4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,957 miles

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2016 Honda Fit Owner Comments

problem #10

Feb 212024

Fit

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The big recall with Honda and Acura, it lists the 2018-2019 Honda fit as having issues with the fuel pump modular. I've had the same issues with my 2016 for a few years now. I've stalled while driving and the steering wheel locks up when that happens. When starting from a stop, it is worse. I once was taking a left turn and it happened. Luckily I wasn't going across during a busy time, I might have been hit. I've gotten my car looked at several times and no one could tell me what was wrong. I even put in a new fuel pump because all of the systems seemed to be related to the fuel pump. And that didn't change anything either. It has to be the modular but whatever it is, this is serious and I cannot believe the 2016 has not been included in the recall. I have to mash the gas a lot, it seems to kind of help in preventing stalling sometimes. But if you have someone right in front of you, and you're making a turn, thats very difficult to mash the gas to prevent a stall while turning. I know I am mentioning turning a lot, it doesn't matter if I am turning or going straight, but I feel like it's more dangerous when it happens while turning as the steering wheel locks up when the car stalls. Throwing it in neutral doesn't even unlock the steering wheel. You can't quickly fix the issue, you have to switch the ignition off and restart it to unlock the steering wheel, that's not something that can be done quick enough to avoid an accident that is about to happen right before your eyes. Please look into this. I feel like it is immoral of Honda to not include other Fit models in the recall. They must know it's not only the 2018-2019 models. There is no way that my car is the only 2016 this is happening to. I greatly appreciate any effort you are willing to put into investigating this matter.

- Bell, FL, USA

problem #9

Jul 312023

Fit

  • miles
I was told that my vehicle has a defective VTC Actuator part per Honda notice 16-088 that will cause catastrophic failure of the engine and drivetrain. After diagnosis with the dealership they confirmed the risk stating, "The VTC does control the timing so it could cause it to jump timing. If that happens there is a possibility of catastrophic failure if you don't catch it quick enough." Despite bringing the vehicle in for repair 3 times after the release of the notice there was no attempt to repair the vehicle inside the warranty period. I am the original owner and reported the issue immediately after purchasing it as the characteristic "Rattle/grinding" was quite noticable on startup. We asked about this noise and was told, "Its normal." On my next service visit, after the expiration of the warranty at 60k miles, I was asked to pay $1800 to repair it. I pointed out the prior visits and the previous inquiries to be told (via phone) that because there is no formal recall they will not repair the part. Upon research I recently discovered Honda is subject to a class action lawsuit on this same issue. I fear without a recall my vehicle will suffer a failure which will place us at risk. I cannot afford the $1800 quoted to repair the manufacturers defect.

- Leon Valley , TX, USA

problem #8

Feb 242023

Fit

  • miles
I start the vehicle when it's cold and the VCT actuator rattles terrible for 1-2 seconds. Honda knows about this problem but will not issue a recall.

- Beaver Falls, PA, USA

problem #7

Aug 302022

Fit

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

VTC Actuator is defective

- Takoma Park, MD, USA

problem #6

Mar 162021

Fit

  • 92,000 miles
Fuel injectors prematurely went out leaving me in limp mode with 4 lights flashing on the dash at 10mph on the interstate until I gave up and pulled over and just got a tow home

- Lone Grove, OK, USA

problem #5

Oct 092020

Fit

  • 34,280 miles
Fuel injectors failed (known issue) causing me to be stranded with kids. Car was under warranty. Dealer refused to cover under warranty even though federal emissions warranty required it for the mileage at the time. Next year catalytic converter failed causing me to fail emissions test. Dealer refused to cover under federal emissions warranty, claiming that fuel injectors cause the catalytic converter to fail and it the catalytic converter itself had no defects. Causing pollution, safety, and performance issues. Stranded with infant. Company violating clean air act and profiting on it.

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #4

Jul 222020

Fit

  • 52,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's daughter took the vehicle to an unknown dealer in denver co, where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective catalytic converter. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #3

Sep 292019

Fit

  • 44,000 miles
While in motion, the instrument panel lights came on (check engine, stability assist, electric power steering, etc.). immediately pulled over, called a tow truck, took to dealer, and later found out the fuel injectors were bad. This is the second time! first at 27,000 miles and now again at 44,000 miles. Just grateful I wasn't on the freeway! several tsb's regarding this and customer complaints. Why is there no recall?

- Newburgh Heights, OH, USA

problem #2

May 032018

Fit

  • 23,291 miles
Today May 3rd 2018 vehicle traveling on city street when all icons tire pressure maintenance a malfunction codes all the cute little icons are lit up on the dash the performance of the vehicle was impaired and then the whole system shut down as I'm still traveling in my vehicle moving. I came to pawn someone in my vehicle with a computer laptop hooked up to my controls of my vehicle I ran after him he left so fast he fast transfer data chords. I did get my cell phone out and video record him and I chase him to his vehicle which I got the license plate type of car VIN number and video of him running. Cannot release photo video until fbi confirms

- Hayward, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 042016

Fit

  • 4,000 miles
I noticed some insulation missing from my engine in July 2016. I didn't think it was important until I went to my dealer in April 2017. They said it was mice and removed a nest. I came home which is 3 hrs away and noticed much more damage the next morning. Out of desperation I put 2 snap traps in the engine. I bought this 2016 Honda Fit brand new in Nov 2015. I'm not sure the extent of the damage but I have lots of chewed insulation and some wires chewed on.

- Fort Bragg, CA, USA

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