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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JHMGE8H57DC040996 · Checked Aug 17, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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JHMGE8H57DC•••••• 2013 Honda FIT

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157on the model
42builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Air Bags 2 Exterior Lighting 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

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Fuel/propulsion System Sep 2019
Vehicle had 70,000 miles on it, started smelling fuel in the cabin which gave me a headache while at a stop/idle/low speed with recirculated hvac off. Reading similar complaints about this odor it seems common for honda fit spark plugs to loosen and back out. Mechanic was…
Air Bags Jul 2016
The contact owns a 2013 honda fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Electrical System Jan 2014
In daytime driving, on a bright day the instruments can not be read. There is no control to increase brightness of the instrument cluster in daytime driving. Only by turning on headlights can a brightness control for the dashboard be activated but the brightest setting is still…
Air Bags Mar 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 honda fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V061000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
Electrical System Jul 2013
Dash board not visible when driving in bright light. No daylight lighting control for dashboard. Unable to read gauges or warnings

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JHMGE8H57DC040996 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.