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P0301 on HONDA FIT

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2018, 2015

What P0301 Means on Your HONDA FIT

Real HONDA FIT Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"I had all emergency lights come on while driving my properly maintained 2015 honda fit which currently had 26,000 miles. i immediately took the car to the nearest honda dealership and was told there was a code p0301 misfire on cylinder 1."

— 2015 HONDA FIT owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 10/03/2019

"Before getting the recall completed on this 2018 Honda Fit I was experiencing the engine misfiring and engine stalling while driving as well as many warning light illuminating on the dashboard."

— 2018 HONDA FIT owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 07/10/2025

"Car is not running properly. Idling very poorly. Check engine light is on. Check engine light code is P0300, P0301, P0304. Honda has issued extended warranty for the same make/model(2018 Honda fit). My car's VIN is not included. Spoke with Honda corporate. No explanation for this."

— 2018 HONDA FIT owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 05/14/2024

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0301 on HONDA FIT

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2015
1
2018
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0301 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026