The Lemon Index2013 Honda Fit.
The 2013 Honda Fit is worse than average by owner complaints: 115 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 177, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, and it has 10 recalls. The best Honda Fit year is 2017.
Worse than average. 1.8× the average car's complaints.
Best year 2017
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 176 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Fit year. 2013 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 7K to 57K miles on the car (83 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 9K–34K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 5K–75K miles
Recalls 10
- transmission & drivetrain 2020
The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during m.
- airbags 2019
These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high a…
- airbags 2019
The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …
Show all 10 recalls
- airbags 2019
The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- airbags 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2018
The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- airbags 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2016
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- transmission & drivetrain 2014
The passenger side driveshaft may break while driving due to an improper heat treatment application during manufacturing.
- stability control 2013
In April 2013, Honda recalled 43,782 2012-2013 Honda Fit Sport vehicles.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 50 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456…
- There is a poor connection between charge inlet terminal, on vehicle and chargers, that trigger
- Inlet temperature can increase to a point where vehicle stops charging and protects terminal
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedElectrical overstress2019–2024
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Fit 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda Fit EV 5 HB FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $650–2200 a year in electricity (EPA estimate).
In owners' words
Takata recall replacement is still missing, when will it be replaced?
2013 Honda Fit owner · NHTSA complaint 10862382
More owner reports
Battery was replaced. Car struggling to start so said alternator might be bad. Battery light and check engine light keep turning on. Dealership said I would have to leave car for 100 hours to get it checked .
NHTSA complaint 10579536
Honda has not taken corrective action regarding the air bag recall on my vehicle.
NHTSA complaint 10905058
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Honda Fit reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.8× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 177; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Fit year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2013 Honda Fit problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (67%), electrical (10%) and body structure (6%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Fit have?
10 safety recalls (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is the 2013 Honda Fit safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2013 Honda Fit problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 7,500 and 57,900 miles. The middle report was at 28,900 miles, from 83 complaints.
Does the 2013 Honda Fit have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2013 Honda Fit cost in fuel a year?
About $650 to $2200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What Honda Fit year is better than the 2013?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2017, 2011 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works