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P0303 on HONDA FIT

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
5
Most Affected
2015, 2018, 2019

What P0303 Means on Your HONDA FIT

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

"Before I parked, all was fine and the car felt safe, two hours later, I start the car and it has four warning lights on. Now I don't have Hill Start Assist and the car feels like it might 'go out' on me, I think something will keep it from running soon."

— 2015 HONDA FIT owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 06/28/2023

"P0303 misfire cylinder 4; checked live data, all cylinders misfiring. recommended to replace all fuel injectors and fuel pipe due to "known issues with direct fuel injectors" as stated by honda dealership. car idles roughly."

— 2015 HONDA FIT owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 12/18/2019

"After parking and returning to vehicle, on start up, multiple check engine lights went off. code was read as p0303 engine cylinder 3 misfire. car ~8000 miles, on taking to dealership was told extreme carbon buildup had caused misfires. car was returned, functioned for a month."

— 2018 HONDA FIT owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 10/19/2019

"Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda fit. while attempting to drive the vehicle, the anti-lock brake, tire pressure monitoring system, hill access, lane departure, brake assist crash, and power steering warning indicators illuminated."

— 2018 HONDA FIT owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 07/22/2019

"My Fit was purchased in May of 2019. On October 2022, all warning lights (tpms, check engine, lane assist, etc) suddenly turned on when the vehicle was turned on."

— 2019 HONDA FIT owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 10/06/2022

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

Common Causes of P0303 on HONDA FIT

40%
20%
20%
20%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2015
2
2018
2
2019
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  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

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P0303 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