2018 Honda FIT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
116 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
28,850 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 31 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 33 of 116 complaints (28.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 19 | 16.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 15 | 12.9% |
| Braking behavior | 11 | 9.5% |
| Engine operation | 8 | 6.9% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 6.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 1.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 33 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 30 |
| Engine | 22 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Structure:Body | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 |
Electrical System: 33; Fuel/Propulsion System: 30; Engine: 22; Unknown Or Other: 17; Structure:Body: 12; Fuel System, Gasoline: 10; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 6; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 13 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 13; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 85 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 10 |
2018: 4; 2019: 5; 2020: 8; 2021: 13; 2022: 8; 2023: 20; 2024: 32; 2025: 16; 2026: 10
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 19 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 15 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11271228 · 2019-10-26 (October 26, 2019)
AFTER PARKING AND RETURNING TO VEHICLE, ON START UP, MULTIPLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS WENT OFF. CODE WAS READ AS P0303 ENGINE CYLINDER 3 MISFIRE. CAR ~8000 MILES, ON TAKING TO DEALERSHIP WAS TOLD EXTREME CARBON BUILDUP HAD CAUSED MISFIRES. CAR WAS RETURNED, FUNCTIONED FOR A MONTH. ISSUE REOCCURRED, FUEL INJECTORS, FUEL JOINT PIPE SET, AND FUEL PUMP WERE REPLACED. CAR IS CURRENTLY FUNCTIONAL BUT IT IS CONCERNING THAT FUEL INJECTORS HAVE FAILED ON A NEW VEHICLE AFTER UNDER 10,000 MILES.
Owner-reported narrative. 8,206 miles reported. Look up ODI 11271228 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11412905 · 2021-04-19 (April 19, 2021)
ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS THAT SIGNAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR CAME ON INCLUDING THE BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHTS (TIRE PRESSURE, EMISSIONS, CHECK ENGINE, ETC,) DEALER SAID IT WAS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL INJECTOR DESPITE THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR WITH NO HISTORY OF ACCIDENTS WHATSOEVER.
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11412905 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11362678 · 2020-10-04 (October 4, 2020)
A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE (NEW) IN FALL OF 2017 I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SEAT WAS UNCOMFORTABLY WARM. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM AND THE SERVICE DEPT. COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE SEAT HEATER. I THEN TOOK THE CAR TO ANOTHER DEALER, THAT SERVICE DEPT. TOOK AN EXTENSIVE CHECK AND AGAIN I WAS TOLD ALL WAS WORKING FINE AND THEY FIXED NOTHING. HOWEVER, AFTER THAT SECOND SERVICE THE SEAT WAS COMFORTABLE AND I HAD NO COMPLAINT UNTIL ABOUT A MONTH AGO WHEN THE SEAT AGAIN BECAME UNCOMFORTABLY WARM (W…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11362678 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11419596 · 2021-06-04 (June 4, 2021)
While driving car the electrical system failed with all safety lights on dashboard turning on. When system goes off the ABS braking system, traction control, and power steering fails. Also noted engine misfiring. This happened when driving on freeway. I have brought car into Honda 2 times and they have not been able to figure it out. Car is at 42000 miles only. Complaint filed to Honda of America and it has been 2 weeks without response.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11419596 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11203060 · 2019-04-23 (April 23, 2019)
COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM FALSE ALARMS. THE CBMS SYSTEM OCCASIONALLY TRIGGERS AND APPLIES THE BRAKES FOR VEHICLES IN THE ONCOMING LANE. THE SYSTEM CANNOT DISTINGUISH ONCOMING TRAFFIC FROM AN OBSTACLE IN MY TRAVEL LANE. THE FAULT IS RANDOM AND DIFFICULT TO REPRODUCE. IT OCCURS MOST OFTEN ON NARROW WINDING SECONDARY ROADS. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN OFTEN ENOUGH FOR THE DEALERSHIP TO REPRODUCE. THE DEALER WILL NOT CHECK THE CAMERA CALIBRATION UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THEY CANNOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM EASILY. THE ISSUE CAN OCCUR 2-3 TIM…
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11203060 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11234856 · 2019-07-25 (July 25, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA FIT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, HILL ACCESS, LANE DEPARTURE, BRAKE ASSIST CRASH, AND POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO BABYLON HONDA (100 EVERGREEN ST, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704, [phone removed]) WHERE THE FOLLOWING ERROR CODES WERE FOUND: TU0416-68 (VSA SYSTEM MALFUNCTION), U0401-68 (PCM MALFUNCTION), AND P0303 (# 3 CYLINDER MISFIRED DETECTIVE). ALL THE CODES WERE CLEARED AND THE VEHICLE WAS…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,060 miles reported. Look up ODI 11234856 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11139218 · 2018-10-09 (October 9, 2018)
LOTS OF GAS IN OIL BOTH TIMES ON OIL CHANGES. MOTOR BOGS DOWN SOMETIMES WHILE IN MOTION.
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11139218 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11592592 · 2024-06-05 (June 5, 2024)
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormal burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. Additionally, there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The c…
Owner-reported narrative. 64,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11592592 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11366294 · 2020-10-25 (October 25, 2020)
I BOUGHT MY 2018 HONDA FIT DURING MARCH 2018 AND ON 21ST OCTOBER 2020 WITH 25K MILES ON IT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STEERING WHEEL, VSA & TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS CAME ON. IWAS DRIVING AT THE TIME. I YOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP THE VERY NEXT DAY AND THEY DIAGNOSED TO CONCLUDE THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THANKFULLY IT WAS STILL UNDER 3 YEAR BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY AND THIS WORK WAS COVERED UNDER THE SAME. HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO GIVE ME A ROOT CAUSE ON WHY THE INJECTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WHAT I NEED TO DO…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,043 miles reported. Look up ODI 11366294 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11151370 · 2018-11-13 (November 13, 2018)
THE CVT TRANSMISSION WILL DISENGAGE IF LEFT IN DRIVE AND VEHICLE IS SHUTOFF. YOU CAN TURN OFF VEHICLE WHILE IT IS IN DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACK AND FORTH, AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. FORGOT TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, PRESSED THE PUSH TO START AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. 3 SHORT BEEPS IS THE ONLY WARNING, EXITED THE VEHICLE AND IT ROLLED BACKWARD OUT THE GARAGE AND INTO YARD ACROSS THE STREET. THIS IS A NEW VEHICLE AND NOT USE TO PUSH TO START FUNCTION.
Owner-reported narrative. 7,128 miles reported. Look up ODI 11151370 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11270658 · 2019-10-24 (October 24, 2019)
REGULARLY WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE FROM PARK OR SHIFTING INTO DRIVE FROM REVERSE, THE CAR WILL FAIL TO ACCELERATE AT ALL FOR SEVERAL SECOND DESPITE GAS PEDAL ACTUATION AT FULL, OR PEDAL ON THE FLOOR. UNPREDICTABLE ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE DISALLOWS DRIVER FROM DRIVING CAUTIOUSLY AS THE UNKNOWN VARIABLE IS DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS IF IN A SITUATION WHERE THE CAR NEEDS TO MOVE ON COMMAND. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11270658 at NHTSA ↗