2012 Honda Fit Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 19 engine complaints for the 2012 Honda Fit, 17% of its 113 total complaints for the year. The median failure mileage is 44,000, and there is no related recall on file for this component.
- Engine complaints
- 19
- 17% of 113
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 44,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration or lunging forward at various speeds, sometimes while parking or backing out of a garage.
- Spark plugs, particularly the number 2 and number 3 cylinder plugs, have blown out of the engine head, stripping threads and damaging valves.
- Some drivers report the engine revving on its own while stopped with the brake pedal depressed, requiring the vehicle to be shifted to neutral or shut off.
- Accelerator pedal sticking has been reported when pulling away from a stop, requiring multiple pedal pushes before the engine responds.
- A few owners mention hesitation or no response from the accelerator when starting from a standstill with the wheel turned, along with reduced traction control performance on inclines.
When 2012 Honda Fit engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 11, 2012, latest Jun 27, 2023.
Engine recalls for the 2012 Honda Fit
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Fit model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Honda Fit?
- NHTSA has logged 19 engine complaints for the 2012 Honda Fit, which is 17% of the 113 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Honda Fit engine?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the engine complaints for the 2012 Honda Fit.
- At what mileage do 2012 Honda Fit engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2012 Honda Fit is 44,000 miles.
- What are the most common engine complaints on the 2012 Honda Fit?
- Owners most frequently describe sudden unintended acceleration, engines revving while stopped, sticking accelerator pedals, and spark plugs blowing out of the engine head.
- Did the engine complaints cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to the 19 engine complaints for the 2012 Honda Fit, with 0 injuries reported.