Honda Fit Complaints

2,202 consumer complaints on file.

#11422005June 23, 2021
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while driving, the axle broke on two occasions without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v770000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where the axle was replaced however the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the same local dealer where diagnosed the transmission was bent and damaged. The manufacturer was notified however no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 108,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11421202June 16, 2021
POWER TRAIN
Driveshaft snapped. Replaced by dealer at considerable expense. Honda opened a case number #11878648, but refuses to pay or return calls.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420942June 14, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I was sent a letter with respect to the recall of certain Honda vehicles and mine was included. I called Galpin Honda in Mission Hills to make an appointment which was scheduled for June 15 (tomorrow) at 2:30 and it was cancelled two days after I made the appointment because I was told the part had not come in. I received a text message AND an email today confirming my appointment and I emailed Galpin back to advise them the appointment had been canceled. I am still waiting for a second letter that Galpin told me I would be receiving and to advise me when the part would arrive so I can take my car in for the repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420386June 10, 2021
POWER TRAIN
On Jan. 28, 2018 the drive shaft on my Honda Fit snapped while up shifting onto the main road. Car was towed and repaired the following day by a local shop. At the time there was no know recall for this part. My information and claim was submitted to Honda on 2/08/2021 with invoice and paid receipt. Honda verified that the part was repaired on my car and paid for. Honda has failed to either pay for the repair or send a letter of denial. Honda has also failed to return phone calls or return email. It should be noted that Honda claim agent harassed me by asking for unreasonable documentation such to prove the car was not in an accident or had to be pushed into the service bay at the repair shop. Claim number available upon request.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420245June 9, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The digital information display on the right side of the speedometer goes blank in cold weather. The display will alternate between blank and gibberish, where you cannot read. Once the interior of the car warms up, the display will return to normal.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419879June 7, 2021
POWER TRAIN
A week before bringing in the vehicle to the dealer for the recall inspection the drive shaft broke while backing out of the garage.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419826June 6, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Shortly after receiving the Safety Recall notice, in February, I contacted Honda and over the next few weeks, and multiple phone calls, provided them with contact info, receipts and bank statements showing that the left front axle had failed previously and been repaired and paid for by me at a local garage. I heard nothing from Honda for a number of weeks. In the last month (May) I have called twice and emailed Honda once asking for an update on my reimbursement claim but have had no response. Can you suggest what I might do now?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419762June 5, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel injector issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419773June 5, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The rear (tailgate) window on our 2020 Honda Fit shattered (busted) on its own for no reason. Nothing hit or even touched the car. No other cars were around. No other damage to the car. The car has been parked on the side of road for about 5-10 min. We were staying about 2-3 feet away when we heard a load explosion. Most of the glass held up due to ceramic tint but some glass shards (especially from the corners) were ejected several feet away. Oddly, the substantial cracks were not in the center, but in the corners. This is very concerning because glass shards could cause serious injury. We are grateful we were not in the car when it happened. We are just shocked and cannot understand what could possible cause this. We did some research and became alarmed how many other Honda car owners experienced the same issue. Our car is less than a year old. Given the way the glass shattered, there is no logical explanation to this other than it appears to be a defect in the glass or during the installation of the rear window. We took the car to dealership (Paragon Honda) and the dealership refused to cover the cost and insisted we repair through the insurance. The dealership refused even to inspect or investigate, claiming that windows do not shatter on their own. After doing some research, this is clearly not true and appears to be common issue with Honda models. Moreover, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty explicitly provides that it covers "broken, chipped, or scratched window glass" if it is due to defect in material or workmanship." We will do whatever it's needed to get the window repair, but I urge Honda to investigate this issue because rear windows exploding on their own pause a serious safety concern. I have no doubt if my window was not tinted, we would be hit with glass pieces as we were just a few feet away when it happened. How can Honda ensure this does not happen again? Please contact me with any follow-ups. I also have photos of the window.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419596June 4, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving car the electrical system failed with all safety lights on dashboard turning on. When system goes off the ABS braking system, traction control, and power steering fails. Also noted engine misfiring. This happened when driving on freeway. I have brought car into Honda 2 times and they have not been able to figure it out. Car is at 42000 miles only. Complaint filed to Honda of America and it has been 2 weeks without response.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419235June 1, 2021
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated while her husband was driving at a slow speed, she heard a loud abnormal sound before the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V770000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419076May 31, 2021
POWER TRAIN
This is related to the Honda Fit 2000 manual transmission driver shaft recall (Service Bulletin 21-009). Part of the background of this recall reads: “Due to improper manufacturing, the paint on the driveshaft near the dynamic damper may peel and chip over time, exposing the bare metal and potentially causing it to corrode under the dynamic damper. A corroded driveshaft may break during high torque conditions, rendering the vehicle without propulsion, or allowing the vehicle to roll while in Park, which can increase the potential of a crash or injury.” I was surprised to see that only the driver shaft where the dynamic damper is located would be replaced. After I brought in my car (a manual transmission) in for the recall I noticed that the other driver shaft (does not have a damper) is corroded as well. If the drive shaft can break due to corrosion on one side why would it not break on the other side? I would assume it’s made of the same material with only differences that one has a damper and the other does not. Is the damper what would cause the breakage of the driver shaft or the corrosion? The manufacturer failed to apply proper coding on both sides of the driver shaft not just on the side of the damper. I want to bring this to your attention and want to understand the reasoning behind the decision. I am concerned that this still poses a danger for breakage of the drive shaft that wasn’t replaced and where proper coding was not used. Attached are pictures of the driver shaft that was not replaced as well as the bulletin. Thank you
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419031May 30, 2021
STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When driving my 09 fit my radio went in and out then my steering wheel indicator light popped up next thing I knew my steering wheel locked and felt stiff when trying to turn, kept happening as I drove, it’s happened at least 20 times maybe more in ONE day!!! I almost crashed because my power steering goes in and out in this car and it feels like I loose complete control of the car!!! It almost verging off on its own it feels like for about 2-3 seconds sometimes it feels like longer that this happens, once the steering wheel light goes away I can regain control. However this is very very dangerous and I do not feel safe driving the car with this is happening randomly when I’m driving !!!! It’s happening to me at LOW and HIGH speeds and it’s very scary!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418650May 26, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LCD gauge cluster including odometer, fuel level, and hazard warnings will go haywire displaying strange characters. The lcd display then flashes on and off and goes out completely displaying no vehicle information.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418187May 22, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On May 22, 2021 I received a letter from Honda to advise me of a recall regarding my 2019 Honda Fit's fuel pump. I am leasing said automobile which lease expires in October, 2022. I tried making an appointment for June 15, 2021 at 2:30PM to have the fuel pump repaired only to receive a voicemail about an hour later from someone at Galpin Honda in Mission Hills (where I am leasing my car from) who said something to the effect that Honda was unable to repair my car because they don't have the parts to replace the fuel pump. I was told I would be receiving a second letter (I was not told when nor what the second letter would consist of).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418066May 21, 2021
STEERING
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Fit. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at unknown speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn with the power steering assist warning light and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The driver continued driving to her destination. The contact also stated that she was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was jump started. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was diagnosed at CMA'S Valley Honda as the Eps Unit.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417554May 18, 2021
EQUIPMENT
2011 Honda Fit. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicle repairs made related to NHTSA Safety Recall 20V-770.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11416754May 15, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MILEAGE/GAS DISPLAY GOES BLANK, THEN FLASHES SOME GIBBERISH INTERMITTENTLY. THIS ISSUE STARTED AFTER I HAD A NEW HONDA BATTERY INSTALLED A FEW MONTHS AGO. HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING, BUT CONTINUED WHILE PARKED. COMPUTER SEEEMS TO KEEP ACCURATE RECORDS ONCE DISPLAY RETURNS. STAYED ON AFTER CAR WAS WARM. NOT SURE IF ITS RELATED, BUT THE USB AND BLUETOOTH HAVE ALSO BEEN INTERMITTENT FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11416054May 11, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARRANTY EXTENSION 2015-17 FIT KEYLESS START SYSTEM ERROR WITH DTC B12C5 WARRANTY EXTENSION REIMBURSEMENT IS NOT BEING HONORED BY THE HONDA AUTOMOBILE DIVISION 1919 TORRANCE BLVD. PO BOX 2215 TORRANCE, CA 90509-9870 CUSTOMER SUPPORT & CAMPAIGN CENTER TELE: 1-888-234-2138 INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN FORTHCOMING ABOUT THE REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11416067May 11, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2020 HONDA FIT OBTAINED 12-1-20 HAS BEEN TO BRANDON HONDA SERVICE DEPT. 3 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEMS: 1) WON'T START 2)STARTS BUT WITH CRANKING. SERVICE DEPT TOLD ME TO DRIVE IT "EVERY THREE DAYS FOR 30 MINUTES AT NORMAL DRIVING SPEED, GET BATTERY TENDER".I DID BOTH. CAR IS BACK AT SERVICE DEPT. FOR SAME PROBLEM.WHEN I WENT TO BRANDON HONDA TO PICK UP CAR SERVICE VISIT #3, THE VALET WHO BROUGHT THE CAR TO PARKING LOT SAID HE HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING CAR. I REFUSED TO TAKE CAR OFF HONDA LOT. I NOW USE A HONDA LOANER VEHICLE. CURRENTLY, THE HONDA FIT IS STILL AT BRANDON HONDA SERVICE DEPT.I HAVE CREATED EXTENSIVE BINDER OF DOCS/NOTES, ETC. IF/WHEN I GET CAR RETURNED, I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN MY SAFETY WHILE USING THIS CAR. I HAVE REPORTED THIS SITUATION TO AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.INC. MY CASE # 12036048
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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