Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2018 Honda FIT. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not engage (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Transmission Not Engage problems |
Two separate issues: the variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator is defective. There is a Honda service bulletin on this issue that has impacted many years of Honda Fits and has proven to be a defective unit. Service bulletin 16-088. Read details...
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. Read details...