Honda Fit Second Generation (GE6/7/8/9) - Facelift (2012 - 2013)

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Second Generation (GE6/7/8/9) - Facelift of Honda Fit has been in production since 2012 by 2013.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. The weight of the car has increased by 7 lbs.
Honda Fit Second Generation (GE6/7/8/9) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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Second Generation (GE6/7/8/9) - Facelift | |
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Body style | Hatchback |
Engine options | L15A7, 1.5L I-4, 118 HP, 107 lb/ft |
Length | 161.60 in |
Width | 66.70 in |
Height | 60.00 in |
Wheelbase | 98.40 in |
Curb weight | 2496 - 2540 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 51.50 in |
Rear hip room | 51.30 in |
Front Headroom | 40.40 in |
Rear Headroom | 39.00 in |
Front shoulder room | 52.70 in |
Rear shoulder room | 51.30 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 10.60 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 27/33 |
Towing capacity | 900 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 8.50 sec |
¼ mile time | 16.60 sec |
Honda Fit Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Honda Fit Second Generation (GE6/7/8/9) - Facelift production period from 2012 to 2013 drivers have reported 238 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING.
Model Year | Complaints |
2013 Fit |
145
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2012 Fit |
93
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
AIR BAGS tl- the contact owns a 2013 honda fit. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was... |
130
~ 5483 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda fit. the contact stated that the doors failed to open. after 30 seconds... |
21
~ 27093 miles |
STEERING steering locks up while driving and attempting to turn the wheel. steering locks up also while standing still. electrical power... |
17
~ 41702 miles |
ENGINE battery was replaced. car struggling to start so said alternator might be bad. battery light and check engine light keep |
16
~ 33296 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was entering a parking place at approximately 3 mph trying to adjust the angle of entry. when i stepped... |
13
~ 14999 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the battery on this car dies constantly with no provocation but when a garage checks it out it always reports... |
11
~ 36695 miles |
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda fit. while driving approximately 5 mph the vehicle made a loud noise and... |
10
~ 78952 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda fit. the contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system and the traction... |
10
~ 57350 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE i was entering a parking place at approximately 3 mph trying to adjust the angle of entry. when i stepped... |
7
~ 16552 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES i was doing a parallel parking on a quiet city street. i was doing 3 or less miles per hour... |
6
~ 38683 miles |
SEATS 2013 honda fit. consumer writes in regards to air conditioner and front seat issues. *smd the consumer stated the ac... |
4
~ 24000 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING we do not drive at night much but when we did recently the headlights dio not project far enough into... |
4
~ 25250 miles |
SEAT BELTS i bumped into a raised median and the airbag came out and the wheels got stuck in the median. on... |
3
~ 47146 miles |
SUSPENSION at 29 000 had to replace tires sidewall cracking and one tire had a bubble. asked honda about promised warranty... |
3
~ 59683 miles |
WHEELS at 29 000 had to replace tires sidewall cracking and one tire had a bubble. asked honda about promised warranty... |
3
~ 34255 miles |
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda fit. the contact stated that the warning indicators illuminated for the electronic stability... |
2
~ 31650 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i am writing this complaint on behalf of my 78 year old mother. approx. the beginning of june she smelled... |
2
~ 41111 miles |
STRUCTURE 2013 honda fit. consumer writes in regards to air conditioner and front seat issues. *smd the consumer stated the ac... |
2
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VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda fit. the contact stated that while traveling approximately 25 mph the front windshield... |
2
~ 6050 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM in daytime driving on a bright day the instruments can not be read. there is no control to increase brightness... |
2
~ 2500 miles |
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda fit. the contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system and the traction... |
2
~ 400 miles |
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda fit. the contact stated that the air conditioner failed. the vehicle was taken... |
2
~ 800 miles |
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda fit. the contact stated that the warning indicators illuminated for the electronic stability... |
1
~ 32300 miles |
REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda fit. when the vehicle was taken to a repair shop to have the... |
1
~ 41100 miles |
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda fit. the contact stated that the ignition switch malfunctioned and the key became... |
1
~ 84000 miles |
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda fit. the contact stated that the driver side window became inoperable intermittently. the |
1
~ 17000 miles |
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY the express feature on the drivers window will not stop in the full up position. it will express back down |
1
~ 1500 miles |
TIRES at 29 000 had to replace tires sidewall cracking and one tire had a bubble. asked honda about promised warranty... |
1
~ 29936 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY there are "vents" below the license plate holder near the road wide enough to significantly expose the engine to damage... |
1
~ 9000 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING on hot days above 88deg the ac shuts down stops working also it fails to keep car cool above 90... |
1
~ 22000 miles |
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM battery was replaced. car struggling to start so said alternator might be bad. battery light and check engine light keep |
1
~ 5000 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE computer keeps saying to "check fuel cap." even after several complete shut offs and tightening of the fuel cap the... |
1
~ 6200 miles |
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER the fuel gauge is non-linear ie when it says you have a half of a tank you really only have... |
1
~ 3000 miles |
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS right rear seat belt was fastened around a child. it locked and became tighter and tighter until child had trouble |
1
~ 1850 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my car engine does not respond to the accelerator when starting from a standstill with the steering wheel turned to... |
1
~ 100 miles |
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL my car engine does not respond to the accelerator when starting from a standstill with the steering wheel turned to... |
1
~ 100 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Honda Fit and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Honda Fit to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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FEIPARTS 4PCS Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoi...
- [FEATURE] - FEIPARTS Front Bumper Lip fits Universal
- [Improvement of performance] - Improve the visual effect , the sporty front spoiler is the perfect choice , give your car an aggressive racing look creating without...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Xotic Tech Carbon Fiber Style Car Wheel ...
- 4 pieces of Carbon Fiber Texture Car Wheel Eyebrow Protector Arch Trim.
- Made of premium soft rubber with black carbon fiber pattern paint, flexible, waterproof and durable.
- These car wheel lip arch strips will protect...
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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TOUREN TR60 3260 Wheel 17X7.5 5X100/5X11...
- Touren Employs The Most Advanced Engineering In All Of Our Wheels
- Our Meticulous Standards Deliver The Highest Quality And Performance For Your Vehicle
- Vivid Finishes Create Tasteful Looks With Stylish Appeal; Our Lifetime Warranty Is...
Coilovers
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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R9-HS2-016 compatible with Honda Fit (GE...
- Compatible With Honda Fit (GE) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 5 kg/mm (280 lbs/inch)/3 kg/mm (196 lbs/inch); Damping Levels: 32 Ways
- Specially Designed Coil Springs Over Shock Kit To Lower...
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Rev9 R9-HS2-057 Hyper-Street II Coilover...
- Compatible With Honda Fit (GK) 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
- Spring Rate: Front - 4 kg/mm (224 lbs/inch) | Rear - 3 kg/mm (168 lbs/inch) // Top Mount: No, Reuse Factory Top Mount |...
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Godspeed MSS0330 MonoSS Coilover Lowerin...
- Compatible With Honda Fit (GE) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 5 kg/mm/3 kg/mm; Damping Levels: 16 Rebound Force Levels
- 52mm Mono-Tube Stainless Steel Shock With 16 Levels of Damping Adjustment...
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...
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SINGARO 4PCS Aluminum Valve Stem Cap, Gr...
- High quality: High quality aluminum alloy is used to replace the original bad valve cap of the tire, which can keep the wheel working well.
- Convenience: The valve cover is easy to install and disassemble....
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...

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