2013 Honda Fit Powertrain (other) Problems

I was driving and came to a four-way stop. When I accelerated from the stop, I heard a loud snapping noise and immediately lost the ability to drive the vehicle, although the engine continued to run normally. After inspecting the vehicle, it appears that the CV axle failed due to extensive rust and deterioration. While researching repair options, I discovered that a recall was issued for certain vehicles in specific states related to CV axle/driveshaft corrosion; however, Idaho was not included in the recall coverage. I am unsure why Idaho was excluded, as the apparent cause of this failure seems consistent with the recall description, which states that the driveshaft's protective coating may not have been properly applied during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to corrosion from road salt and other contaminants, potentially leading to axle failure. Idaho experiences significant winter weather, and road salt and other de-icing chemicals are commonly used on roadways throughout the state. Given these conditions and the apparent corrosion-related failure of my CV axle, I believe this issue is consistent with the corrosion concerns identified in the recall and warrants further review.

NHTSA ID

11754744

Incident

Aug 4, 2026

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ID

11615624

Incident

Aug 12, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled with a grinding sound coming from the vehicle. Upon restarting the vehicle, the failure persisted with the ABS warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle started rolling forward while in park(P) and the parking brake was activated to stop the vehicle from rolling. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic arrived at the residence and replaced the driver’s side CV axle. Upon taking the vehicle to a dealer for an oil change; the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V770000 (Power Train); however, the recall was closed three years prior. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

NHTSA ID

11521347

Incident

Mar 30, 2023

Mileage

120,000 mi

RECEIVED RECALL WARNING

NHTSA ID

11383670

Incident

Dec 16, 2020

Mileage

36,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE CV SHAFT SHEARED UNDERNEATH VIBRATION DAMPENER. I WAS TRYING TO TAKE OFF FROM A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION AND THE SHAFT BROKE. I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO A RURAL STATE ROUTE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN QUITE BAD IF ANYONE WAS COMING. AFTER PUSHING THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IT WOULDN'T STAY PUT IN PARK ALMOST LEADING TO IT ROLLING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE I WAS HALFWAY OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE BREAK ALSO HAPPENED INSIDE THE VIBRATION DAMPENER SO IF THERE WERE ANY CLUES OF THIS PART STARTING TO FAIL THEY WERE HIDDEN AND WOULD HAVE BEEN ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE FOR A MECHANIC TO SPOT.

NHTSA ID

11376468

Incident

Nov 5, 2020

Mileage

107,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER AXLE BROKE WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS WHEN STOPLIGHT TURNED GREEN. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. I FOUND THERE WAS RECALL ON THIS FRONT AXLE FOR 2013 FIT MADE BETWEEN 5/24-7/5/13 FOR THIS FAILURE, BUT HONDA SAYS MY CAR HAD NO RECALL ON FILE SO IT WOULDN'T BE PART OF THIS RECALL. CAR ONLY HAS 59500 MILES. CUSTOMER SERVICE UNABLE TO TELL ME ACTUAL DATE MY CAR MFG AND THAT THEY ARE METICULOUS ON RECALLS. IF THEY'RE SO METICULOUS, WHY DID THEY PUT IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AXLES IN 3108 CARS? I SUSPECT MINE GOT MISSED IN THE RECALL. I HAVE THE BROKEN AXLE, WHICH I CAN TAKE TO A METALLURGIST IF NECESSARY.

NHTSA ID

11362025

Incident

Sep 21, 2020

Mileage

59,500 mi

PASSENGER SIDE DRIVE SHAFT BROKE IN TWO PIECES WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP GOING STRAIGHT ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. *TR

NHTSA ID

11327767

Incident

Jun 5, 2020

Mileage

75,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A WIDE TURN GOING FORWARD ON A HIGHWAY. I COULDNT COMPLETE THE TURN SUCCESSFULLY BECAUSE THE ROAD WASNT WIDE ENOUGH, SO I STOPPED AND CHANGED GEARS TO REVERSE TO BACK UP. THAT IS WHEN THE AXLE BROKE. IT PROBABLY HAD THE MOST TORQUE ON IT AND PERHAPS I DIDNT GIVE IT ENOUGH TIME TO SHIFT FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE.

NHTSA ID

11317201

Incident

Mar 9, 2020

Mileage

94,000 mi

FRONT AXEL FRACTURED AND BROKE. FRACTURE WAS INSIDE BOOT AND THEREFORE COULDNT BE DETECTED IN ADVANCE WITHOUT REMOVING THE BOOT. THE VEHICLE PARKED OK. AND THEN WE RE-STARTED IT BUT IT COULDNT DELIVER ANY MOVEMENT TO THE WHEELS WHEN PLACED IN GEAR.

NHTSA ID

11220221

Incident

Jun 7, 2019

Mileage

88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA FIT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MERGE, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED PERMANENT NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, UNDERCARRIAGE, AND HATCHBACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. TWO MONTHS LATER, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO A TRAFFIC CIRCLE, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HATCHBACK AND BUMPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT AFTER THE FIRST CRASH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TECHNICIAN REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.

NHTSA ID

10683265

Incident

Mar 6, 2014

Mileage

18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE VERY SLOWLY BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.

NHTSA ID

10615582

Incident

Jul 22, 2014

Mileage

7,000 mi