What Your 2012 Honda Fit Warranty Covers

The 2012 Honda Fit came with factory warranties that covered emissions, the powertrain, and corrosion. The New Vehicle Limited Warranty with bumper-to-bumper coverage lasted for 3 years or 36,000 miles. Most of this coverage has expired. 

Car warranties provide valuable protection for your auto investments, but they’re often a real puzzle. We’ve broken down your 2012 Honda Fit warranty into simple terms so you can understand its inclusions and exclusions.

While much of the original Factory Warranty, also called a Manufacturer’s Warranty, has expired, we’ll let you know all of the parts Honda still covers, including seat belts and accessories. Check the FAQs at the bottom of this article for answers to common questions you may have about your 2012 Honda Fit warranties.

Factory Warranty

All warranty durations are listed in terms of time and mileage, expiring based on whichever limit comes first. Here are the terms for the most common vehicle warranties for the 2012 Honda Fit.

2012 Honda Fit Basic Warranty

The 2012 Honda Fit had a three-year, 36,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty that started on the original delivery or lease date and has now expired. Honda repaired or replaced defective parts for free under this warranty. 

An important note is that parts that needed replacing due to wear or tear, collision damage, or neglect weren’t covered.

2012 Honda Fit Powertrain Warranty

A five-year, 60,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty extended this system’s coverage beyond the 2012 Honda Fit’s Basic Warranty. While it has now expired, it covered replacement and repairs to faults in the engine, transmission, transaxle, and front-wheel-drive system.

Corrosion Perforation Warranty

The 2012 Honda Fit had a five-year, unlimited mileage Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. Now expired, it saw Honda replacing or repairing any original body panels that rusted through unless neglect, a collision, or the elements caused the damage. It did not cover surface rust.

Air Conditioning Warranty

There was no separate air conditioner warranty for the 2012 Honda Fit. However, the Fit’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty covered the air conditioning system for three years or 36,000 miles. It only covered refrigerant for the first year of ownership. This warranty has now expired.

Paint Warranty

There also wasn’t a paint warranty for the 2012 Honda Fit. The New Vehicle Limited Warranty covered any factory paint defects and flaws and damage caused during shipping. You would have needed to bring it to a dealership right away in these cases.

Battery Warranty

The three-year, 36,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty covered the 2012 Honda Fit’s original 12-volt battery. During the warranty period, which has now expired, Honda repaired or replaced any defective batteries for free.

Tire Warranty

Warranties issued by their manufacturer, rather than Honda, covered the 2012 Honda Fit’s tires. A statement left in the glove box detailed the tire warranty. During the warranty period, Honda helped Fit owners diagnose tire defects and connect with the manufacturer.

Emissions Warranty

The 2012 Honda Fit came with a three-year, 36,000-mile Federal Emissions Warranty, though this coverage lasted for 50,000 miles in certain states under the California Emissions Warranty. 

To comply with the Clean Air Act, the fuel injection and exhaust systems had an eight-year, 80,000-mile warranty. Other parts also had longer warranties in some states. All emissions coverage has now expired.

For more information about Auto Warranties, you can check out this directory containing everything you need to know about Auto Warranties arranged by system.

2012 Honda Fit Warranty Extensions Available Upon Car Purchase

In 2012, Honda dealers offered to extend the 2012 Honda Fit’s standard warranty with a Honda Care package. These optional extended warranties had different prices depending on their duration and mileage coverage, with the maximum being eight years or 120,000 miles.

2012 Honda Fit Extended Warranty Available Now

Honda Care plans only lasted a maximum of eight years, so all Honda Care plans for the 2012 Fit have now expired. However, third-party providers still offer extended warranties for this vehicle.

If you’re looking for affordable extended warranty coverage for your 2012 Honda Fit, check out the FIXD Vehicle Protection Plan. We’ve partnered with CARCHEX, the industry leader in extended warranties, to cover everything from the engine and other powertrain parts to air conditioning and electrical systems, all for one low monthly fee. There are five levels of coverage available to suit all needs and budgets. Call now for a no-cost, no-obligation quote.

Recalls

Last updated on 12/16/2022. See NHTSA.gov for up-to-date information on recalls.