2019 Honda Fit Problems

Purchased great condition used 2019 Fit EX on XXX from local non-Honda dealership. Nearly 10 months later, on XXX the following errors appeared on the dash: tire pressure monitor system, emissions, hill start assist, lane deviation warning, power steering, and vehicle stability assist errors on the screen, and the check engine, tire pressure monitoring system, vehicle stability assist system, and electric power steering lights were also on. I took it to a local Honda service shop (Performance Kings Honda at [XXX]), and it was diagnosed as needing fuel injectors replaced (running too rich). I approved the repair for a total cost of $1,629.32, including the diagnostic fee, parts, labor, and taxes, on XXX. This was an identical issue to a used 2018 Honda Fit EX that I had purchased on XXX which had the same symptoms and was diagnosed as the same problem (fuel injectors) in XXX, and for which I submitted a separate NHTSA complaint. This is an issue for the NHTSA because it is a known issue on this make and model of car by owners and Honda. See the following: Honda Service Bulletins 21-007, 22-002, 23-042. Additionally, it's an issue I have had to deal with twice, on two separate vehicles, both of the same make and model, meaning it is likely an extremely prevalent issue for owners. Fuel injectors are an expensive repair, and they're known to be faulty on these vehicles by the manufacturer. Without correction, other major systems in the vehicle will fail, with issues such as engine misfire, overheating, catalytic converter failure, and catastrophic damage to the engine. Honda already knows this is an issue on the 2016 and 2017 models. The warranty extension they already issued for these years must be expanded or replicated to cover this issue, which has persisted in the 2018-2020 models. This should be expanded to cover additional years as well. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Multiple warning lights lit up after starting car and driving for a short distance (less than 5 feet). Honda mechanic diagnosed it as a misfire in cylinder likely due to carbon buildup or other unknown reason. Similar incidents have happened with other 2019 Honda Fit and an extension of warranty was issued for some vehicles but not all (SB 23-042). Unfortunately, mine was apparently not covered despite the same exact issue as other reported incidents.

Screen with odometer, gas gauge, mpg, etc has been failing. Makes it difficult to get service and warranty coverage on repairs, tires, etc due to not knowing mileage at time of service. Also makes it difficult to know how much fuel is in the vehicle, with risk of running out of gas causing operation and safety issues. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Has been confirmed by dealer and independent service centers. Has been inspected (at my cost) by dealer to determine the cause of the fault. No warning lamps or messages (issue is that these systems are not reliably working) prior to issue. Has worked intermittently, with issues for over 2 years.

Fuel gauge malfunctions when the vehicle is cold .... Cannot see how much fuel is in the car or any other information on the gauge

Purchased great condition used 2019 Fit EX on XXX from local non-Honda dealership. Nearly 10 months later, on XXX the following errors appeared on the dash: tire pressure monitor system, emissions, hill start assist, lane deviation warning, power steering, and vehicle stability assist errors on the screen, and the check engine, tire pressure monitoring system, vehicle stability assist system, and electric power steering lights were also on. I took it to a local Honda service shop (Performance Kings Honda at [XXX]), and it was diagnosed as needing fuel injectors replaced (running too rich). I approved the repair for a total cost of $1,629.32, including the diagnostic fee, parts, labor, and taxes, on XXX. This was an identical issue to a used 2018 Honda Fit EX that I had purchased on XXX which had the same symptoms and was diagnosed as the same problem (fuel injectors) in XXX, and for which I submitted a separate NHTSA complaint. This is an issue for the NHTSA because it is a known issue on this make and model of car by owners and Honda. See the following: Honda Service Bulletins 21-007, 22-002, 23-042. Additionally, it's an issue I have had to deal with twice, on two separate vehicles, both of the same make and model, meaning it is likely an extremely prevalent issue for owners. Fuel injectors are an expensive repair, and they're known to be faulty on these vehicles by the manufacturer. Without correction, other major systems in the vehicle will fail, with issues such as engine misfire, overheating, catalytic converter failure, and catastrophic damage to the engine. Honda already knows this is an issue on the 2016 and 2017 models. The warranty extension they already issued for these years must be expanded or replicated to cover this issue, which has persisted in the 2018-2020 models. This should be expanded to cover additional years as well. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Multiple warning lights lit up after starting car and driving for a short distance (less than 5 feet). Honda mechanic diagnosed it as a misfire in cylinder likely due to carbon buildup or other unknown reason. Similar incidents have happened with other 2019 Honda Fit and an extension of warranty was issued for some vehicles but not all (SB 23-042). Unfortunately, mine was apparently not covered despite the same exact issue as other reported incidents.

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front camera located on the windshield became inoperable. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated with a beeping sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the front camera failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the camera unit and the aiming driving support had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,419.

Multiple engine lights turned on at the same time: brake system warning, ACC problem, Auto High beam problem, Road mitigation system problem, LKAS problem. Lights turned on this past week. UNKNOWN cause. Went to official Honda dealership, oil was changed and given a multi-point inspection. Everything showed as Satisfactory, except for front brakes that showed as May require future attention. Battery test was fine and the sensors were cleaned. However, the engine lights still show. I do not feel safe driving my car, given the red solid warning of the brake system and multiple other problems. I am unable to drive car late a night due to the high beam problem, this all poses a safety concern to me and the other drivers on the road.

The fuel gauge, Odometer went blank. Im afraid of be stranded o have in accident . Was taken to Burne Honda Scranton. The problem wasn’t resolved

White paint is peeling badly and causing body of vehicle to corrode and rust. It is primary occurring on the roof of the vehicle, where the white paint is peeling off in sheets. I have reported this to Honda corporate through their customer service phone number. I have also made Pohanka Honda of Fredericksburg aware of the problem. There was a previous recall for identical peeling white paint issues that was extended to cover 2018 white Honda Fit vehicles, but the 2019 white paint clearly has the same issue. The paint is defective and leads to significant premature body damage.

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the "Lane Departure" warning light illuminated, and the vehicle independently steered to the left. The contact used force to jerk the steering wheel to the right. The contact stated that the Lane Departure warning light turned off once the vehicle was in a lane. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently. The contact stated that she had been left several times stranded on the road and required Roadside Assistance. The contact stated that Roadside Assistance was able to jumpstart the vehicle. The contact stated that she had the battery replaced three times. The contact stated that the failure was ongoing. Additionally, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated erroneously. The contact stated that the brake warning would illuminate, and the vehicle would slow down independently with no vehicle or object in front of the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where the dealer reset the warning lights on the instrument cluster. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow as needed. The check engine and power steering assist warning lights were illuminated. On other occasions, while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle veered into another lane. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated that on several occasions when attempting to use the horn the system did not operate and was not audible. Also, the vehicle would intermittently experience hard starting, the theft alarm would erroneously activate and the center of the steering wheel where the airbag was located would become warm to the touch. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but the failures could not be duplicated and no trouble was found. The manufacturer was not yet contacted regarding the failures. The failure mileage was 30,000

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while pulling into an intersection at approximately 10-15 MPH, a vehicle from the passenger’s side crashed into his vehicle while in the intersection. The contact stated that his vehicle was pushed into another lane causing him to crash into another vehicle with the front of his vehicle. The contact stated that the airbags did not deploy. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was severe damage to the passenger’s side and front of the vehicle. The contact stated that medical attention was not needed for anyone in either of the three 3 vehicles involved in the crash. A police report was filed. The contact stated that he attempted to drive the vehicle back to his residence 2 blocks away, but the vehicle shut-off and failed to restart. The contact stated that he then placed the vehicle in neutral and pushed the vehicle to his residence where it remained. The contact stated that he had not contacted the dealer or an independent mechanic; however, the insurance company’s accident adjuster provided an appraisal on the vehicle. The contact stated that he was advised by the insurance company that the vehicle was not totaled and would be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated he did contact the manufacturer and was informed he would receive a call back. The approximate failure mileage was 9,800.

I PURCHASED MY NEW VEHICLE FEBRUARY 2020. THESE ARE MY ELECTRONIC VEHICLE ISSUES: 1) MY BATTERY DIES WHEN LEFT FOR SEVERAL HOURS WITH NO ELECTRONICS LEFT ON AND NO AFTER MARKET ADD ON EQUIPMENT. 2) ELECTRONIC DISPLAY LOOSES TOUCH FUNCTIONALITY. BATTERY DISCONNECT RESTORES. 3) RADIO PRESETS CHANGE TO CHANNELS I WOULD NOT SELECT. I THINK A HACKER HAS COMPROMISED THE GPS OR CELLULAR PHONE FACTORY POWER/CONNECT ATTACHMENT. THESE ISSUE STOP WHEN THE VEHICLE LOOSES VIEW OF THE SKY. IE., METAL ROOF GARAGE. ATTACHED VOLT METER AND VEHICLE HAS SEVERE ELECTRICAL DRAIN FOR NORMAL 14.4 TO 12.2 VOLTS. THIS IS VARIABLE AND UNRELATED TO HEAVY POWER DRAINING EQUIPMENT LIKE "REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER." ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NORMALLY DROPS MOMENTARILY DURING FACTORY EQUIPMENT INITIAL TURN ON BUT QUICKLY RETURNS TO 14.4 VOLTS.AT VARIOUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING, SYSTEM VOLTAGE WILL REMAIN AT 12.2 VOLTS WITH NO USER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CHANGE. POSSIBLE SUSPECT WITHIN LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS. LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS: RUSSELL CTY AL 19SL06902, 18SL12031, 19SL06910 LEE CTY AL 1906-2823, 1810-2196

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2019 HONDA FIT. CONTACT STATED PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE, SLOWING TO A STOP, WHEN SHE WAS ALMOST AT A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY LURCHED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A CEMENT POLE IN A PARKING GARAGE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AS A RESULT OF THE COLLISION. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO THE DAMAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED DUE TO THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT SHE SUSTAINED SORENESS TO THE CHEST THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE DAMAGES WERE ASSET, HOWEVER THE FAILURE CAUSE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE CAUSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RESEARCHED RECALLS AND FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V314000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,882.*DT CONSUMER STATED FOOT WAS FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE AND CAR NEARLY STOPPED WHEN CRASH HAPPENED.*JB

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The first time, the contact stated that while driving at a low rate of speed, the vehicle independently lurched forward without warning before the vehicle corrected itself and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated and no fault was found with the vehicle. A year later while the contact's husband had come to a complete stop at a stop sign; the vehicle's engine began to rev while making a right turn. The vehicle then independently accelerated as the contact's husband attempted to avoid hitting a barrier in the middle of a traffic circle. The contact's husband steered the vehicle off the road and drove the vehicle into some rocks and shrubbery which flattened the front passenger tire and damaged the front end of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy during the incident and no injuries were reported. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10, 800.

THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED BY COLLISION WITH A ROAD LADDEN FEMALE OF STANDARD NORTH AMERICAN SIDE WITH RELEVANT EXISTENT DAMAGE AS SUPERFICIAL TO.DRIVER SIDE HOOD PANEL; THE RESULTING DAMAGE FROM OBLONG FRONT PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT CRIMPED AND INDENTED THE HOOD SUCH THAT OBLIQUE DRIVERS SIDE IMPACT WOULD HAVE PUNCTURED ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN MECHANISMS. ON INFORMATION AND BELIEF, THE AUTOMOBILE IS PRESERVED AS DAMAGED AFTER MECHANICAL ESTIMATE TO REPAIR. SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO REQUISITE FOR INSPECTION AS TO MARKETABILITY OF LIKE MODEL, PLEASE CONTACT [XXX] REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, the passenger side-view mirror exploded. The contact pulled over and noticed it was the mirror that exploded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that she must have struck a rock for the mirror to explode. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they stated that the warranty on the vehicle had expired. The failure mileage was 7,500.

PASSANGER SEAT AREA DEFLATED THE CUSHION SEAT EAS DEFLATED ALSO FUEL INJECTION PROBLEM MAKING A LEFT TURN CAR STALLED WAS ALMOST KILLED HEAD ON AND ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND.

The cluster doesn’t light up and the speedometer and tachometer don’t work as well. Check engine Code U0155 which one of these parts that could potentially fall under this code had been replaced under warranty.

WHAT FAILED: In May of 2020, I purchased a Towed Battery Charger Plus from RVIbrake.com; https://rvibrake.com/products/towed-battery-charger-plus?msclkid=8c6b9f0613801d9a3d3fffed4b442411&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**LP%20Branded&utm_term=rvi%20towed%20battery%20charger&utm_content=RVi%20-%20Towed%20Battery%20Charger The reasoning behind this purchase was to keep the battery of my 2019 Honda Fit (manual Transmission) charged while being towed behind my 2017 Thor Gemini Class C RV. SAFETY ISSUE: Today while towing the Honda Fit behind our Thor Gemini on Interstate 84 in Pennsylvania, I smelled a strong order of burned plastic. When I pulled over to the nearest rest area to investigate, I noticed the smell was emanating from the hood of my Honda Fit. I have pictures that show what I found when I opened the hood (Towed battery charger unit melted). Sadly, the fuse that is on this this device did not blow. Even worse, is my Honda Fit is now dead. I have no power to the car at all. The ignition, lights, horn, door alarms no longer work. If I hadn’t pulled over when I did, I fear that the Towed Battery Charger Plus would have set my Honda Fit and Thor RV on fire. Sent email to dealer/manufacture; RVIBrake. Also called their phone number and left a message. At this time dealer has not responded. Part is available for inspection. Part has not yet been inspected by manufacturer, police or insurance company. There was no warning lamp, message or other symptom of the problem. Problem was only noticed because I smelled burning plastic and stopped vehicle to investigate.

The rear left seatbelt is frayed where it meets the interior wall of the car behind the rear passenger door. This seat has never been used by any passengers that I can recall and only happened to notice it while cleaning. It was inspected by a Honda dealer and was advised it was not covered under warranty as it was usual wear and tear despite it never being used. After looking online, others have experienced the same issue on the same side of the rear passenger seat with third generation (2015+) Honda Fit vehicles. Since it is not being used, it is available to be inspected prior to replacing the defective seat belt.

I TOOK CAR IN FOR SNOW TIRE CHANGE OVER AND THE TIRE SHOP SAID CAR NEED ALIGNMENT DONE, BECAUSE THE TIRE WEAR WAS CONSISTENT OUT ALIGNMENT, THE NEXT DAY I TOOK ALIGNMENT SHOP, AFTER THEY ALIGN THE CAR, THEY ASK ME IF THE CAR WAS EVER IN CRASH, WHICH I STATE NO BECAUSE IT WAS NOT. CAR NOT BUT IT OVERDUE ALIGNMENT BECAUSE HAD ABOUT 17,000 MILES ON IT, THE REAR AXLE WAS OUT ALIGNMENT AND THEY SAID CANNOT BE ALIGN. SO, I CALL HONDA OF AMERICA AND THEY HAD ME TAKE TO DEALER TO VERIFY, WHICH AFTER VERIFYING IN ALIGNMENT. I DROVE BACK THE TIRE SHOP THEY REAR MEASURE AGAIN AND THE REAR STILL OUT ALIGNMENT. HOWEVER, THE TOE ONE THE RIGHT REAR HAD CHANGE FROM 3 DAYS OF NORMAL FORM -0.02 DEGREES TO +0.09 DEGREE DIFFERENT OF .11 DEGREE AND LEFT REAR MOVE IN TOE ABOUT .04 DEGREE. THE TIRE REPAIR SHOP DID QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH SAY THESE CARS HAVE HABIT FLEX AND TWISTING THE REAR AXLE. I HAVE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN JULY 2020, ASK DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND WHAT BECAUSE THEY SAID IT FROM DRIVING IN CONNECTICUT AND NEW ENGLAND AKA POTHOLE AND BUMPS IN THE ROAD FROM NORMAL DRIVING. PLEASE NOTE THE DEALERSHIP USED ALIGNMENT MEASURE DEVICE YOU DRIVE THRU WHILE THE TIRE SHOP USED A LIFT AND MIRROR AND LASERS TO MEASURE. I BELIEVE INCREASE TIRE WEAR IN BACK WILL BE PROBLEM AND LOWER OVER THE CONTROLS OF THE VEHICLE AS WHEEL NOT TRACKING RIGHT DOWN THE ROAD. I BELIEVE THE REAR AXLE IN UNDERSIZE FOR THE CAR OR HAS FLAW IN THE METAL THAT USED THE BUILD THE CARS. I WOULD UP THE REPORT, BUT THEY CONTAIN VIN NUMBER.