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20V770000 Dec 10, 2020 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Hon...

19V501000 Jun 27, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2...

19V182000 Mar 6, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX ...

18V268000 Apr 26, 2018 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-201...

17V029000 Jan 10, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 20...

16V344000 May 24, 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, an...

13V260000 Jun 24, 2013 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Honda is re-recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Fit vehicles covered under previous recall 10V-033. The remedy applied in this earlier recall may have been insufficient. In the affected vehicles,...

10V624000 Dec 15, 2010 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

HONDA IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HONDA FIT VEHICLES. DUE TO AN ERROR DURING INSTALLATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE COMBINATION SWITCH THAT CONTROLS LOW HEAD BEAM FUNCTION, THE WIRES FOR THE...

10V033000 Feb 2, 2010 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 FIT VEHICLES. UNDER SEVERE CONDITION, WATER MAY ENTER THE DRIVER'S WINDOW AND REACH THE MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH. IF THE MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH I...

Complaints

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Jul 8, 2025 Air Bags

The problem I have is: There is 3 recalls for my vehicle. One is the urgent as Takata airbags installed. I called local Honda dealer on 6/27/25, they order the part and I received the email stating that part arrived. I called dealer today to schedule a replacement. When I ask how long it will take, ...

Jul 8, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The problem I have is: There is 3 recalls for my vehicle. One is the urgent as Takata airbags installed. I called local Honda dealer on 6/27/25, they order the part and I received the email stating that part arrived. I called dealer today to schedule a replacement. When I ask how long it will take, ...

Jul 8, 2025 Air Bags

The problem I have is: There is 3 recalls for my vehicle. One is the urgent as Takata airbags installed. I called local Honda dealer on 6/27/25, they order the part and I received the email stating that part arrived. I called dealer today to schedule a replacement. When I ask how long it will take, ...

Jul 8, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The problem I have is: There is 3 recalls for my vehicle. One is the urgent as Takata airbags installed. I called local Honda dealer on 6/27/25, they order the part and I received the email stating that part arrived. I called dealer today to schedule a replacement. When I ask how long it will take, ...

Nov 26, 2024 Structure

I heard that some honda models between 2003 and 2007 may qualify for a paint recall. The paint job on the roof is the major issue. It's been peeling and the paint is almost gone on the roof and getting rusty. It's a safety concern because my car now looks pink and that would not be helpful to law en...

Nov 26, 2024 Structure

I heard that some honda models between 2003 and 2007 may qualify for a paint recall. The paint job on the roof is the major issue. It's been peeling and the paint is almost gone on the roof and getting rusty. It's a safety concern because my car now looks pink and that would not be helpful to law en...

Sep 25, 2024 Steering 210,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering became inoperable. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was n...

Sep 25, 2024 Steering 210,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering became inoperable. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was n...

Aug 7, 2024 Seat Belts

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Aug 7, 2024 Seat Belts

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Jul 23, 2024 Structure 62,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the vehicle recently lost power steering functionality while pulling into the driveway. Additionally, the contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the mechanic informed the contact that the subframe was...

Jul 23, 2024 Steering 62,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the vehicle recently lost power steering functionality while pulling into the driveway. Additionally, the contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the mechanic informed the contact that the subframe was...

Jul 23, 2024 Structure 62,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the vehicle recently lost power steering functionality while pulling into the driveway. Additionally, the contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the mechanic informed the contact that the subframe was...

Jul 23, 2024 Steering 62,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the vehicle recently lost power steering functionality while pulling into the driveway. Additionally, the contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the mechanic informed the contact that the subframe was...

Apr 19, 2023 Structure

All honda fits have a massive water penatration issue. Water leaks from even small amounts of water from rear lift hatch from cracks in the weld seems an into car along inside on both sides in to the wheel well with spar tire. This causes high humidity and consequently massive damageing moister an...

Apr 19, 2023 Structure

All honda fits have a massive water penatration issue. Water leaks from even small amounts of water from rear lift hatch from cracks in the weld seems an into car along inside on both sides in to the wheel well with spar tire. This causes high humidity and consequently massive damageing moister an...

Mar 25, 2023 Electrical System

Headlights and taillights have gone out. Replaced bulbs and fuses. Brakelights and highbeams still functional Faulty relay most likely as a similar problem was already found on the 2002 Honda civic.

Mar 25, 2023 Exterior Lighting

Headlights and taillights have gone out. Replaced bulbs and fuses. Brakelights and highbeams still functional Faulty relay most likely as a similar problem was already found on the 2002 Honda civic.

Mar 25, 2023 Visibility/wiper

Headlights and taillights have gone out. Replaced bulbs and fuses. Brakelights and highbeams still functional Faulty relay most likely as a similar problem was already found on the 2002 Honda civic.

Mar 25, 2023 Electrical System

Headlights and taillights have gone out. Replaced bulbs and fuses. Brakelights and highbeams still functional Faulty relay most likely as a similar problem was already found on the 2002 Honda civic.

Mar 25, 2023 Exterior Lighting

Headlights and taillights have gone out. Replaced bulbs and fuses. Brakelights and highbeams still functional Faulty relay most likely as a similar problem was already found on the 2002 Honda civic.

Mar 25, 2023 Visibility/wiper

Headlights and taillights have gone out. Replaced bulbs and fuses. Brakelights and highbeams still functional Faulty relay most likely as a similar problem was already found on the 2002 Honda civic.

Jul 8, 2022 Air Bags 213,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 213,000.

Jul 8, 2022 Air Bags 213,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 213,000.

Mar 24, 2022 Steering

The power steering indicator lights up and there is no power steering when the car is started. Sometimes the light goes out and the power steering is active after driving several miles. But, frequently the steering does not improve after 25-30 miles of driving. This makes it very difficult when t...

Mar 24, 2022 Steering

The power steering indicator lights up and there is no power steering when the car is started. Sometimes the light goes out and the power steering is active after driving several miles. But, frequently the steering does not improve after 25-30 miles of driving. This makes it very difficult when t...

Dec 18, 2021 Steering

The Electronic Power steering stopped working

Dec 18, 2021 Steering

The Electronic Power steering stopped working

Oct 26, 2021 Steering

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle or while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist would fail to operate as needed with the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to steer the vehic...

Oct 26, 2021 Steering

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle or while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist would fail to operate as needed with the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to steer the vehic...

Oct 25, 2021 Exterior Lighting

Both front headlights fail to work. They went out at the same time. Using high beams to drive after dark in the meantime.

Oct 25, 2021 Exterior Lighting

Both front headlights fail to work. They went out at the same time. Using high beams to drive after dark in the meantime.

Aug 26, 2021 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH at night, he was unable to see the road clearly due to the headlights being cloudy. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaire...

Aug 26, 2021 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH at night, he was unable to see the road clearly due to the headlights being cloudy. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaire...

Aug 12, 2021 Air Bags

Motor mounts bust causing shaking alot of reports on YouTube. Airbag passenger turns off at times no apparent reason. Sometimes with bag in seat or nothing at all. Motor mounts are bad in these cars won't last 100 thousand miles bolts break if it doesn't get fixed automatically. Antioch brake syste...

Aug 12, 2021 Engine

Motor mounts bust causing shaking alot of reports on YouTube. Airbag passenger turns off at times no apparent reason. Sometimes with bag in seat or nothing at all. Motor mounts are bad in these cars won't last 100 thousand miles bolts break if it doesn't get fixed automatically. Antioch brake syste...

Aug 12, 2021 Air Bags

Motor mounts bust causing shaking alot of reports on YouTube. Airbag passenger turns off at times no apparent reason. Sometimes with bag in seat or nothing at all. Motor mounts are bad in these cars won't last 100 thousand miles bolts break if it doesn't get fixed automatically. Antioch brake syste...

Aug 12, 2021 Engine

Motor mounts bust causing shaking alot of reports on YouTube. Airbag passenger turns off at times no apparent reason. Sometimes with bag in seat or nothing at all. Motor mounts are bad in these cars won't last 100 thousand miles bolts break if it doesn't get fixed automatically. Antioch brake syste...

Jun 25, 2021 Wheels

Hello, I received a recall notice from Honda company on driveshaft corrosion. I did follow up with it at a Honda certified service , Napleton , Loves Park IL. Their answer was that my car doesn’t need any axles replacement. My problem is that the axels in my car are fully rusted, corrosive and t...

Jun 25, 2021 Wheels

Hello, I received a recall notice from Honda company on driveshaft corrosion. I did follow up with it at a Honda certified service , Napleton , Loves Park IL. Their answer was that my car doesn’t need any axles replacement. My problem is that the axels in my car are fully rusted, corrosive and t...

Jun 1, 2021 Power Train 135,000 mi

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...

Jun 1, 2021 Power Train 135,000 mi

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...

Apr 15, 2021 Electrical System

WHEN I WENT TO TURN MY CAR ON THE KEY/IGNITION DOES NOT TURN,.

Apr 15, 2021 Steering

WHEN I WENT TO TURN MY CAR ON THE KEY/IGNITION DOES NOT TURN,.

Apr 15, 2021 Unknown Or Other

WHEN I WENT TO TURN MY CAR ON THE KEY/IGNITION DOES NOT TURN,.

Apr 15, 2021 Electrical System

WHEN I WENT TO TURN MY CAR ON THE KEY/IGNITION DOES NOT TURN,.

Apr 15, 2021 Steering

WHEN I WENT TO TURN MY CAR ON THE KEY/IGNITION DOES NOT TURN,.

Apr 15, 2021 Unknown Or Other

WHEN I WENT TO TURN MY CAR ON THE KEY/IGNITION DOES NOT TURN,.

Mar 24, 2021 Air Bags Fire 250,000 mi

I WAS TAKING A RIDE THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS AND HAD PARKED AND WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULDN'T TURN LIKE IT WAS LOCKED, I WAS BY MY SELF, AND IT STARTED RAINING AND MY WINDOW WAS DOWN , I COULDN'T GET AHOLD OF ANYONE WHO COULD COME HELP ME SO I HAD TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO STAR...

Mar 24, 2021 Electrical System Fire 250,000 mi

I WAS TAKING A RIDE THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS AND HAD PARKED AND WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULDN'T TURN LIKE IT WAS LOCKED, I WAS BY MY SELF, AND IT STARTED RAINING AND MY WINDOW WAS DOWN , I COULDN'T GET AHOLD OF ANYONE WHO COULD COME HELP ME SO I HAD TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO STAR...

Mar 24, 2021 Unknown Or Other Fire 250,000 mi

I WAS TAKING A RIDE THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS AND HAD PARKED AND WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULDN'T TURN LIKE IT WAS LOCKED, I WAS BY MY SELF, AND IT STARTED RAINING AND MY WINDOW WAS DOWN , I COULDN'T GET AHOLD OF ANYONE WHO COULD COME HELP ME SO I HAD TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO STAR...

Mar 24, 2021 Air Bags Fire 250,000 mi

I WAS TAKING A RIDE THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS AND HAD PARKED AND WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULDN'T TURN LIKE IT WAS LOCKED, I WAS BY MY SELF, AND IT STARTED RAINING AND MY WINDOW WAS DOWN , I COULDN'T GET AHOLD OF ANYONE WHO COULD COME HELP ME SO I HAD TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO STAR...

Mar 24, 2021 Electrical System Fire 250,000 mi

I WAS TAKING A RIDE THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS AND HAD PARKED AND WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULDN'T TURN LIKE IT WAS LOCKED, I WAS BY MY SELF, AND IT STARTED RAINING AND MY WINDOW WAS DOWN , I COULDN'T GET AHOLD OF ANYONE WHO COULD COME HELP ME SO I HAD TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO STAR...

Mar 24, 2021 Unknown Or Other Fire 250,000 mi

I WAS TAKING A RIDE THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS AND HAD PARKED AND WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULDN'T TURN LIKE IT WAS LOCKED, I WAS BY MY SELF, AND IT STARTED RAINING AND MY WINDOW WAS DOWN , I COULDN'T GET AHOLD OF ANYONE WHO COULD COME HELP ME SO I HAD TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO STAR...

Mar 15, 2021 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V770000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE M...

Mar 15, 2021 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V770000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE M...

Mar 5, 2021 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V770000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FREEDOM HONDA (4955 NEW CAR DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80923) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE P...

Mar 5, 2021 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V770000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FREEDOM HONDA (4955 NEW CAR DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80923) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE P...

Feb 10, 2021 Power Train 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE D...

Feb 10, 2021 Power Train 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE D...

Feb 9, 2021 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V770000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED HUNTINGTON HONDA (1055 E JERICHO TURNPIKE, HUNTINGTON, NY 11743, (631) 423-6000) WHERE IT WAS CONFI...

Feb 9, 2021 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V770000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED HUNTINGTON HONDA (1055 E JERICHO TURNPIKE, HUNTINGTON, NY 11743, (631) 423-6000) WHERE IT WAS CONFI...

Jan 23, 2021 Power Train 170,000 mi

IN FEBRUARY 2020, I WAS STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I WENT TO ACCELERATE I HEARD CRACKING/ BREAKING SOUND AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. I NEEDED TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AXLE HAD BROKEN. IN JANUARY 2021, NEARLY THE E...

Jan 23, 2021 Power Train 170,000 mi

IN FEBRUARY 2020, I WAS STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I WENT TO ACCELERATE I HEARD CRACKING/ BREAKING SOUND AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. I NEEDED TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AXLE HAD BROKEN. IN JANUARY 2021, NEARLY THE E...

Jan 13, 2021 Power Train 190,000 mi

THE LEFT CV AXEL SNAPPED AND WAS REPLACED, A WEEK LATER THE SAME ISSUE, AND NOW THE POWER IS NO LONGER DISTRIBUTING CORRECTLY, SEEMS TO BE CAUSED BY THE WAY THE AXELS ARE EXPOSED TO THE ENVIORMENT AND CONTINUOUSLY SNAP, THERE WAS NO EXCESSIVE DRIVING ON THE VEHICLE, IT ONLY TRAVELS A 10 MILE RADIUS ...

Jan 13, 2021 Power Train 190,000 mi

THE LEFT CV AXEL SNAPPED AND WAS REPLACED, A WEEK LATER THE SAME ISSUE, AND NOW THE POWER IS NO LONGER DISTRIBUTING CORRECTLY, SEEMS TO BE CAUSED BY THE WAY THE AXELS ARE EXPOSED TO THE ENVIORMENT AND CONTINUOUSLY SNAP, THERE WAS NO EXCESSIVE DRIVING ON THE VEHICLE, IT ONLY TRAVELS A 10 MILE RADIUS ...

Dec 21, 2020 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS STOPPED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, AND ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE OFF, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD ABNORMAL SOUND. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNI...

Dec 21, 2020 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS STOPPED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, AND ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE OFF, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD ABNORMAL SOUND. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNI...

May 15, 2020 Service Brakes Crash 85,000 mi

WENT TO PARK CAR IN PARKING LOT APPLIED BRAKE, CAR ACCELERATED WENT OVER CURB DOWN HILL AND HIT TELEPHONE POLL. TRIED TO APPLY BRAKE BUT CAR KEPT ACCELERATING WOULD NOT STOP, *TR

May 15, 2020 Engine Crash 85,000 mi

WENT TO PARK CAR IN PARKING LOT APPLIED BRAKE, CAR ACCELERATED WENT OVER CURB DOWN HILL AND HIT TELEPHONE POLL. TRIED TO APPLY BRAKE BUT CAR KEPT ACCELERATING WOULD NOT STOP, *TR

May 15, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 85,000 mi

WENT TO PARK CAR IN PARKING LOT APPLIED BRAKE, CAR ACCELERATED WENT OVER CURB DOWN HILL AND HIT TELEPHONE POLL. TRIED TO APPLY BRAKE BUT CAR KEPT ACCELERATING WOULD NOT STOP, *TR

May 15, 2020 Service Brakes Crash 85,000 mi

WENT TO PARK CAR IN PARKING LOT APPLIED BRAKE, CAR ACCELERATED WENT OVER CURB DOWN HILL AND HIT TELEPHONE POLL. TRIED TO APPLY BRAKE BUT CAR KEPT ACCELERATING WOULD NOT STOP, *TR

May 15, 2020 Engine Crash 85,000 mi

WENT TO PARK CAR IN PARKING LOT APPLIED BRAKE, CAR ACCELERATED WENT OVER CURB DOWN HILL AND HIT TELEPHONE POLL. TRIED TO APPLY BRAKE BUT CAR KEPT ACCELERATING WOULD NOT STOP, *TR

May 15, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 85,000 mi

WENT TO PARK CAR IN PARKING LOT APPLIED BRAKE, CAR ACCELERATED WENT OVER CURB DOWN HILL AND HIT TELEPHONE POLL. TRIED TO APPLY BRAKE BUT CAR KEPT ACCELERATING WOULD NOT STOP, *TR

Mar 4, 2020 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK ON LOW BEAM...HIGH BEAM ONLY. HAD A MECHANIC WORK ON IT, BUT DID NOT FIX IT. THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2007 HONDA FITS BECAUSE OF POOR WIRING RUBBING AGAINST METAL AND LIGHTS DON'T WORK.

Mar 4, 2020 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK ON LOW BEAM...HIGH BEAM ONLY. HAD A MECHANIC WORK ON IT, BUT DID NOT FIX IT. THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2007 HONDA FITS BECAUSE OF POOR WIRING RUBBING AGAINST METAL AND LIGHTS DON'T WORK.

Oct 28, 2019 Electrical System 99,765 mi

2007 HONDA FIT HEADLIGHT RECALL, THEY FIXED THE ISSUE IN 2011 BUT IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN AND ONE HONDA DEALERSHIP SAID THERE'S NOTHING MORE THEY CAN DO???? IS THERE SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO HAVE IT FIXED AGAIN AS PART OF THE RECALL.IT DOESN'T SEEM IT WAS FIXED RIGHT

Oct 28, 2019 Exterior Lighting 99,765 mi

2007 HONDA FIT HEADLIGHT RECALL, THEY FIXED THE ISSUE IN 2011 BUT IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN AND ONE HONDA DEALERSHIP SAID THERE'S NOTHING MORE THEY CAN DO???? IS THERE SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO HAVE IT FIXED AGAIN AS PART OF THE RECALL.IT DOESN'T SEEM IT WAS FIXED RIGHT

Oct 28, 2019 Electrical System 99,765 mi

2007 HONDA FIT HEADLIGHT RECALL, THEY FIXED THE ISSUE IN 2011 BUT IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN AND ONE HONDA DEALERSHIP SAID THERE'S NOTHING MORE THEY CAN DO???? IS THERE SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO HAVE IT FIXED AGAIN AS PART OF THE RECALL.IT DOESN'T SEEM IT WAS FIXED RIGHT

Oct 28, 2019 Exterior Lighting 99,765 mi

2007 HONDA FIT HEADLIGHT RECALL, THEY FIXED THE ISSUE IN 2011 BUT IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN AND ONE HONDA DEALERSHIP SAID THERE'S NOTHING MORE THEY CAN DO???? IS THERE SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO HAVE IT FIXED AGAIN AS PART OF THE RECALL.IT DOESN'T SEEM IT WAS FIXED RIGHT

Oct 1, 2019 Air Bags

NOTHING ACTUALLY "HAPPENED" WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. MY AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, SO I VISITED HENNESSEY HONDA IN WOODSTOCK, GEORGIA, FOR SERVICE. I AM PERPLEXED THAT I NEED TO REPLACE A PASSENGER AIRBAG FOR ALMOST $700. A RECALL WAS ISSUED THREE YEARS AGO, AND I HAD A CANISTE...

Oct 1, 2019 Air Bags

NOTHING ACTUALLY "HAPPENED" WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. MY AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, SO I VISITED HENNESSEY HONDA IN WOODSTOCK, GEORGIA, FOR SERVICE. I AM PERPLEXED THAT I NEED TO REPLACE A PASSENGER AIRBAG FOR ALMOST $700. A RECALL WAS ISSUED THREE YEARS AGO, AND I HAD A CANISTE...

Sep 26, 2019 Exterior Lighting 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AT NIGHT, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS FOR VISIBILITY. THE CONTACT LATER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT DEFECT MAY BE RELATED TO...

Sep 26, 2019 Exterior Lighting 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AT NIGHT, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS FOR VISIBILITY. THE CONTACT LATER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT DEFECT MAY BE RELATED TO...

Sep 9, 2019 Power Train 87,000 mi

OEM CV AXLES HAVE DETERIORATED AND BROKEN WHILE IN MOTION ON A BUSY CITY STREET! CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE ALL (FORWARD & REVERSE) DRIVING CAPABILITIES, WHICH IN TURN CREATED A DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR ALL PARTIES ON THE ROAD. A BROKEN CV AXLE ALSO ADDS AN INCREASED RISK FOR TRANSMISSION DAMAGE.

Sep 9, 2019 Engine 167,000 mi

THE SPARK PLUG CAME OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD WHILE DRIVING ALONG A CITY ROAD AT LOWER MILEAGE (20 - 30 MPH). THE SPARK PLUG RIPPED OUT THE THREADS ON THE CYLINDER HEAD, DAMAGED THE COIL PACKAGE, AND CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ONE. I SMELLED FUMES IN THE PASSENGER CABIN AND BECAME DIZZY W...

Sep 9, 2019 Power Train 87,000 mi

OEM CV AXLES HAVE DETERIORATED AND BROKEN WHILE IN MOTION ON A BUSY CITY STREET! CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE ALL (FORWARD & REVERSE) DRIVING CAPABILITIES, WHICH IN TURN CREATED A DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR ALL PARTIES ON THE ROAD. A BROKEN CV AXLE ALSO ADDS AN INCREASED RISK FOR TRANSMISSION DAMAGE.

Sep 9, 2019 Engine 167,000 mi

THE SPARK PLUG CAME OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD WHILE DRIVING ALONG A CITY ROAD AT LOWER MILEAGE (20 - 30 MPH). THE SPARK PLUG RIPPED OUT THE THREADS ON THE CYLINDER HEAD, DAMAGED THE COIL PACKAGE, AND CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ONE. I SMELLED FUMES IN THE PASSENGER CABIN AND BECAME DIZZY W...

Mar 12, 2019 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE LOW BEAM BULBS AND FUSES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. ESKRIDGE HONDA (1030 SW 74TH, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK) WAS NOTIFIED AND STAT...

Mar 12, 2019 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE LOW BEAM BULBS AND FUSES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. ESKRIDGE HONDA (1030 SW 74TH, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK) WAS NOTIFIED AND STAT...

Mar 10, 2019 Power Train 132,500 mi

I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT ONTO A MAJOR INTERSECTION, AND THE RIGHT DRIVE SHAFT OF MY 2007 HONDA FIT BROKE. I WAS ACCELERATING AT A LOW SPEED TO PULL OUT INTO THE INTERSECTION. I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED OFF TO A REPAIR SHOP, WHICH WAS CLOSED FOR THE DAY SINCE IT WAS AFTER 5PM WHEN THIS HAPP...

Mar 10, 2019 Power Train 132,500 mi

I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT ONTO A MAJOR INTERSECTION, AND THE RIGHT DRIVE SHAFT OF MY 2007 HONDA FIT BROKE. I WAS ACCELERATING AT A LOW SPEED TO PULL OUT INTO THE INTERSECTION. I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED OFF TO A REPAIR SHOP, WHICH WAS CLOSED FOR THE DAY SINCE IT WAS AFTER 5PM WHEN THIS HAPP...

Jan 2, 2019 Electrical System 131,000 mi

BATTERY IN MY 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT CONSTANTLY NEEDS REPLACING I HAVE NEVER BOUGHT ANY OTHER BATTERY BUT A HONDA CERTIFIED BATTERY AND THEY ONLY LAST ABOUT A YEAR TO A YEAR AND A HALF BEFORE BEING COMPLETELY DRAINED IN SOME INSTANCES THE BATTERY ONLY LASTED SIX MONTHS I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW IN 2...

Jan 2, 2019 Electrical System 131,000 mi

BATTERY IN MY 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT CONSTANTLY NEEDS REPLACING I HAVE NEVER BOUGHT ANY OTHER BATTERY BUT A HONDA CERTIFIED BATTERY AND THEY ONLY LAST ABOUT A YEAR TO A YEAR AND A HALF BEFORE BEING COMPLETELY DRAINED IN SOME INSTANCES THE BATTERY ONLY LASTED SIX MONTHS I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW IN 2...

Oct 16, 2018 Electrical System

2007 HONDA FIT SPORT. CONSUMER WRITES WITH REGARD TO RECALL NO. 16V-344 AND 07-011 FOR VEHICLE AND INQUIRES WHEN PARTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRS. *AS *JS *JS

Oct 16, 2018 Electrical System

2007 HONDA FIT SPORT. CONSUMER WRITES WITH REGARD TO RECALL NO. 16V-344 AND 07-011 FOR VEHICLE AND INQUIRES WHEN PARTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRS. *AS *JS *JS

Sep 21, 2018 Electrical System 75,000 mi

HONDA HAS RECOGNIZED A PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHT WIRING HARNESS/SWITCH CORRODING OR MELTING CAUSING THE HEAD LIGHTS TO TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT COME ON AT ALL. THEY HAVE SENT A RECALL FOR CERTAIN VINS FOR THIS MODEL YEAR, BUT NOT FOR ALL 2007-2008 FITS. THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED WITH MY VEHICLE...

Sep 21, 2018 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

HONDA HAS RECOGNIZED A PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHT WIRING HARNESS/SWITCH CORRODING OR MELTING CAUSING THE HEAD LIGHTS TO TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT COME ON AT ALL. THEY HAVE SENT A RECALL FOR CERTAIN VINS FOR THIS MODEL YEAR, BUT NOT FOR ALL 2007-2008 FITS. THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED WITH MY VEHICLE...

Sep 21, 2018 Electrical System 75,000 mi

HONDA HAS RECOGNIZED A PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHT WIRING HARNESS/SWITCH CORRODING OR MELTING CAUSING THE HEAD LIGHTS TO TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT COME ON AT ALL. THEY HAVE SENT A RECALL FOR CERTAIN VINS FOR THIS MODEL YEAR, BUT NOT FOR ALL 2007-2008 FITS. THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED WITH MY VEHICLE...

Sep 21, 2018 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

HONDA HAS RECOGNIZED A PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHT WIRING HARNESS/SWITCH CORRODING OR MELTING CAUSING THE HEAD LIGHTS TO TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT COME ON AT ALL. THEY HAVE SENT A RECALL FOR CERTAIN VINS FOR THIS MODEL YEAR, BUT NOT FOR ALL 2007-2008 FITS. THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED WITH MY VEHICLE...

Aug 2, 2018 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL FROM AMERICAN HONDA. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO STEVENS CREEK HONDA ONE MONTH AGO. THE TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD NEED APPROVAL FROM HONDA TO DO THE RECALL. STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN APPROVAL TO GET THE RECALL DONE. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO HELP ME W...

Aug 2, 2018 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL FROM AMERICAN HONDA. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO STEVENS CREEK HONDA ONE MONTH AGO. THE TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD NEED APPROVAL FROM HONDA TO DO THE RECALL. STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN APPROVAL TO GET THE RECALL DONE. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO HELP ME W...

Jul 17, 2018 Power Train 1,000,049 mi

RIGHT HALF SHAFT FAILED DUE TO SALTY WINTER ROAD WATER ENTERING THE AREA BETWEEN THE SHAFT DAMPER AND THE SHAFT, GRADUALLY CORRODING THE SHAFT UNTIL THERE WAS NO LONGER ENOUGH SOUND METAL LEFT TO TRANSMIT TORQUE TO THE WHEEL. THE SHAFT FAILED WHILE LEAVING A STOPLIGHT; IF IT HAD FAILED AT HIGHWAY SP...

Jul 17, 2018 Power Train 1,000,049 mi

RIGHT HALF SHAFT FAILED DUE TO SALTY WINTER ROAD WATER ENTERING THE AREA BETWEEN THE SHAFT DAMPER AND THE SHAFT, GRADUALLY CORRODING THE SHAFT UNTIL THERE WAS NO LONGER ENOUGH SOUND METAL LEFT TO TRANSMIT TORQUE TO THE WHEEL. THE SHAFT FAILED WHILE LEAVING A STOPLIGHT; IF IT HAD FAILED AT HIGHWAY SP...

Jun 12, 2018 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL HONDA REPLACED THE PASSANGER AIRBAG, BUT NOT THE DRIVER SIDE. THEY SAID IT WASN'T A TAKATA INFLATOR. THIS DID NOT MAKE SENSE TO ME. TODAY (6/12/18 ) ON THE NEWS THEY SAID MILLIONS OF THE AIRBAGS ARE STILL A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED. I JUST WANT THE TRUTH ABOUT...

Jun 12, 2018 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL HONDA REPLACED THE PASSANGER AIRBAG, BUT NOT THE DRIVER SIDE. THEY SAID IT WASN'T A TAKATA INFLATOR. THIS DID NOT MAKE SENSE TO ME. TODAY (6/12/18 ) ON THE NEWS THEY SAID MILLIONS OF THE AIRBAGS ARE STILL A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED. I JUST WANT THE TRUTH ABOUT...

May 17, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT WANTED TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER. A MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE AT THE RECALL CENTER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONTAL DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SCHEDULING DEPARTMENT REFUSED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO H...

May 17, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT WANTED TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER. A MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE AT THE RECALL CENTER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONTAL DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SCHEDULING DEPARTMENT REFUSED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO H...

Mar 28, 2018 Exterior Lighting 198,000 mi

IT SEEMS TO BE THE SAME AS THE RECALL PROBLEM #10V624000, HOWEVER, MY VIN ISN'T LISTED ON RECALL INFO SITE. MY LOW BEAMS ARE NOT WORKING BUT THE HIGH BEAMS STILL FUNCTION. I NOTICFED IT WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THEM ON AT NIGHT. I DON'T KNOW WHAT MIGHT HAVE CAUSED IT OTHER THAN A DEFECT.

Mar 28, 2018 Exterior Lighting 198,000 mi

IT SEEMS TO BE THE SAME AS THE RECALL PROBLEM #10V624000, HOWEVER, MY VIN ISN'T LISTED ON RECALL INFO SITE. MY LOW BEAMS ARE NOT WORKING BUT THE HIGH BEAMS STILL FUNCTION. I NOTICFED IT WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THEM ON AT NIGHT. I DON'T KNOW WHAT MIGHT HAVE CAUSED IT OTHER THAN A DEFECT.

Mar 8, 2018 Steering 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING WHEEL STEERED ON ITS OWN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT TURNED THE IGNITION ON AND OFF AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (RAL...

Mar 8, 2018 Steering 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING WHEEL STEERED ON ITS OWN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT TURNED THE IGNITION ON AND OFF AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (RAL...

Mar 5, 2018 Structure 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER ENTERED INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WATER ACCUMULATED IN THE REAR WHEEL WELL ON THE PASSENGER, AND THE REAR SEAT AND CARPETING WAS SOAKED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILUR...

Mar 5, 2018 Structure 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER ENTERED INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WATER ACCUMULATED IN THE REAR WHEEL WELL ON THE PASSENGER, AND THE REAR SEAT AND CARPETING WAS SOAKED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILUR...

Jan 25, 2018 Structure

I HAD WATER COLLECTING IN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT AND I STARTED TO RESEARCH ON LINE DISCOVERING THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE 2007 FIT (WHAT I DRIVE) A HAIR LINE CRACK/FISSURE IN THE WELD ON THE BACK REAR WELD NEAR THE HATCH HINGE ON BOTH SIDES THAT MOVES UP TOWARDS THE ROOF WEATHER STRIPI...

Jan 25, 2018 Structure

I HAD WATER COLLECTING IN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT AND I STARTED TO RESEARCH ON LINE DISCOVERING THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE 2007 FIT (WHAT I DRIVE) A HAIR LINE CRACK/FISSURE IN THE WELD ON THE BACK REAR WELD NEAR THE HATCH HINGE ON BOTH SIDES THAT MOVES UP TOWARDS THE ROOF WEATHER STRIPI...

Dec 28, 2017 Electrical System 58,516 mi

TURNED ON THE CAR TO SEE "D" BLINKING AND SERVICE LIGHT APPEAR. ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DOWN MY DRIVEWAY AND AROUND NEIGHBORHOOD; THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT SHUTTERING WHEN IN MOTION (SWITCHING DEARS, REVERSING, AND IN DRIVE). HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HONDA DEALERSHIP SINCE IT FELT UNSAFE TO DRIVE...

Dec 28, 2017 Electrical System 58,516 mi

TURNED ON THE CAR TO SEE "D" BLINKING AND SERVICE LIGHT APPEAR. ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DOWN MY DRIVEWAY AND AROUND NEIGHBORHOOD; THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT SHUTTERING WHEN IN MOTION (SWITCHING DEARS, REVERSING, AND IN DRIVE). HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HONDA DEALERSHIP SINCE IT FELT UNSAFE TO DRIVE...

Dec 11, 2017 Air Bags 58,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I'M WONDERING IF OUR 2007 HONDA FIT IS AWAITING ANY MORE RECALLS?

Dec 11, 2017 Air Bags 58,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I'M WONDERING IF OUR 2007 HONDA FIT IS AWAITING ANY MORE RECALLS?

Dec 1, 2017 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO UNLOCK THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE KEY WAS ABLE TO BE USED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IN ORDER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED MULLER HONDA AT 847-831-4200. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Dec 1, 2017 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO UNLOCK THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE KEY WAS ABLE TO BE USED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IN ORDER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED MULLER HONDA AT 847-831-4200. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Nov 18, 2017 Air Bags Crash 99,000 mi

I RECENTLY WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON WRECK, TOTALING MY CAR. THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS A COMPLETE LOSS FROM THE FRONTAL IMPACT. I WAS MOVING FORWARD IN A 45 MPH ZONE, AS SOMEONE RAN A STOP SIGN TO MY RIGHT. I WAS DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT HIGHWAY, ON THE INSIDE LANE.

Nov 18, 2017 Air Bags Crash 99,000 mi

I RECENTLY WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON WRECK, TOTALING MY CAR. THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS A COMPLETE LOSS FROM THE FRONTAL IMPACT. I WAS MOVING FORWARD IN A 45 MPH ZONE, AS SOMEONE RAN A STOP SIGN TO MY RIGHT. I WAS DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT HIGHWAY, ON THE INSIDE LANE.

Nov 14, 2017 Air Bags 112,500 mi

TAKATA RECALL SRS LIGHT CAME ON AT ALMOST 113,000 MILES WITH CODE 11-10 FOR DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR. ALL OPEN RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE HAVE ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED. THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG WAS RECALLED IN FITS FROM 2009-2014. ONLY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS COVERED BY RECALL IN 2007 FITS.

Nov 14, 2017 Air Bags 112,500 mi

TAKATA RECALL SRS LIGHT CAME ON AT ALMOST 113,000 MILES WITH CODE 11-10 FOR DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR. ALL OPEN RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE HAVE ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED. THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG WAS RECALLED IN FITS FROM 2009-2014. ONLY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS COVERED BY RECALL IN 2007 FITS.

Nov 10, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL

Nov 10, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL

Oct 16, 2017 Structure 25,000 mi

MY 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT (AUTOMATIC) HAS HAD A TRUNK LEAK FOR YEARS. I HAD NOTICED WET CARPETING BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BUT ASSUMED IT WAS FROM WET SHOES AFTER RAINFALL. IT TURNS OUT THAT THIS IS IN FACT A FAILURE IN THE WINDOW/DOOR SEAL IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE CAR HAD BEGUN TO D...

Oct 16, 2017 Unknown Or Other 25,000 mi

MY 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT (AUTOMATIC) HAS HAD A TRUNK LEAK FOR YEARS. I HAD NOTICED WET CARPETING BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BUT ASSUMED IT WAS FROM WET SHOES AFTER RAINFALL. IT TURNS OUT THAT THIS IS IN FACT A FAILURE IN THE WINDOW/DOOR SEAL IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE CAR HAD BEGUN TO D...

Oct 16, 2017 Structure 25,000 mi

MY 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT (AUTOMATIC) HAS HAD A TRUNK LEAK FOR YEARS. I HAD NOTICED WET CARPETING BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BUT ASSUMED IT WAS FROM WET SHOES AFTER RAINFALL. IT TURNS OUT THAT THIS IS IN FACT A FAILURE IN THE WINDOW/DOOR SEAL IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE CAR HAD BEGUN TO D...

Oct 16, 2017 Unknown Or Other 25,000 mi

MY 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT (AUTOMATIC) HAS HAD A TRUNK LEAK FOR YEARS. I HAD NOTICED WET CARPETING BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BUT ASSUMED IT WAS FROM WET SHOES AFTER RAINFALL. IT TURNS OUT THAT THIS IS IN FACT A FAILURE IN THE WINDOW/DOOR SEAL IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE CAR HAD BEGUN TO D...

Sep 27, 2017 Air Bags

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT AND JUST YESTERDAY WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING, I WENT TO START IT TO LEAVE WORK AND THE EPS INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND CAR WOULD NOT START. WAS TOLD A FEW THINGS TO TRY; BYPASSING BATTERY CABLES CLEARING THE CIRCUT, CHECKED THE FUSE ...

Sep 27, 2017 Steering

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT AND JUST YESTERDAY WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING, I WENT TO START IT TO LEAVE WORK AND THE EPS INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND CAR WOULD NOT START. WAS TOLD A FEW THINGS TO TRY; BYPASSING BATTERY CABLES CLEARING THE CIRCUT, CHECKED THE FUSE ...

Sep 27, 2017 Air Bags

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT AND JUST YESTERDAY WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING, I WENT TO START IT TO LEAVE WORK AND THE EPS INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND CAR WOULD NOT START. WAS TOLD A FEW THINGS TO TRY; BYPASSING BATTERY CABLES CLEARING THE CIRCUT, CHECKED THE FUSE ...

Sep 27, 2017 Steering

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT AND JUST YESTERDAY WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING, I WENT TO START IT TO LEAVE WORK AND THE EPS INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND CAR WOULD NOT START. WAS TOLD A FEW THINGS TO TRY; BYPASSING BATTERY CABLES CLEARING THE CIRCUT, CHECKED THE FUSE ...

Sep 26, 2017 Structure

THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAVE DEVELOPED OVERNIGHT. IT HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS NOW. MY HONDA DOES NOT HAVE A KEYLESS ENTRY, THEREFORE, I UNLOCK MY CAR BY JUST INSERTING MY KEY INTO THE DOOR HANDLE. HOWEVER, ABOUT FOUR YEARS AGO, I CAME OUT TO UNLOCK MY CAR AND WAS ONLY ABLE TO STICK MY...

Sep 26, 2017 Structure

THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAVE DEVELOPED OVERNIGHT. IT HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS NOW. MY HONDA DOES NOT HAVE A KEYLESS ENTRY, THEREFORE, I UNLOCK MY CAR BY JUST INSERTING MY KEY INTO THE DOOR HANDLE. HOWEVER, ABOUT FOUR YEARS AGO, I CAME OUT TO UNLOCK MY CAR AND WAS ONLY ABLE TO STICK MY...

Aug 28, 2017 Seats 175,000 mi

MY FRIENDS 2007 HONDA FIT DRIVER SEAT IS BROKEN, IT IS STUCK IN THE POSITION WHERE MY CHEST IS ABOUT 5 INCHES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. LOOKING UNDER MY SEAT I FOUND A 10 INCH CABLE IS FRAYED AND BROKEN, NOT ALLOWING THE SEAT TO SLIDE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. SEARCHING ON GOOGLE, I SEE THIS IS A NOTORI...

Aug 28, 2017 Seats 175,000 mi

MY FRIENDS 2007 HONDA FIT DRIVER SEAT IS BROKEN, IT IS STUCK IN THE POSITION WHERE MY CHEST IS ABOUT 5 INCHES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. LOOKING UNDER MY SEAT I FOUND A 10 INCH CABLE IS FRAYED AND BROKEN, NOT ALLOWING THE SEAT TO SLIDE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. SEARCHING ON GOOGLE, I SEE THIS IS A NOTORI...

Jul 25, 2017 Air Bags Crash 120 mi

WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AFTER RECALL IN WHICH THE FRONT END WAS CRUSHED COMPLETELY AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS OPENED RECENTLY TOOK CAR IN FOR RECALL PRIOR AND COMPLAINED ABOUT OTHER CONCERNS WITH CAR AT DEALERSHIP

Jul 25, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 120 mi

WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AFTER RECALL IN WHICH THE FRONT END WAS CRUSHED COMPLETELY AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS OPENED RECENTLY TOOK CAR IN FOR RECALL PRIOR AND COMPLAINED ABOUT OTHER CONCERNS WITH CAR AT DEALERSHIP

Jul 25, 2017 Steering Crash 120 mi

WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AFTER RECALL IN WHICH THE FRONT END WAS CRUSHED COMPLETELY AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS OPENED RECENTLY TOOK CAR IN FOR RECALL PRIOR AND COMPLAINED ABOUT OTHER CONCERNS WITH CAR AT DEALERSHIP

Jul 25, 2017 Air Bags Crash 120 mi

WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AFTER RECALL IN WHICH THE FRONT END WAS CRUSHED COMPLETELY AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS OPENED RECENTLY TOOK CAR IN FOR RECALL PRIOR AND COMPLAINED ABOUT OTHER CONCERNS WITH CAR AT DEALERSHIP

Jul 25, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 120 mi

WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AFTER RECALL IN WHICH THE FRONT END WAS CRUSHED COMPLETELY AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS OPENED RECENTLY TOOK CAR IN FOR RECALL PRIOR AND COMPLAINED ABOUT OTHER CONCERNS WITH CAR AT DEALERSHIP

Jul 25, 2017 Steering Crash 120 mi

WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AFTER RECALL IN WHICH THE FRONT END WAS CRUSHED COMPLETELY AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS OPENED RECENTLY TOOK CAR IN FOR RECALL PRIOR AND COMPLAINED ABOUT OTHER CONCERNS WITH CAR AT DEALERSHIP

Jun 29, 2017 Structure 143,300 mi

CAR HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS ON THE WELDING AROUND BOTH FRONT STRUTS MOUNTS. THIS ARE CLEAR SIGNS OF METAL FATIGUE ON A CAR THAT IS LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD. CAR HAS ZERO ACCIDENT AND THERE IS NO RUST OR SIGNS OF ANY OTHER FACTOR THAT MAY HAD AFFECTED THE STRUCTURE. THIS CRACKS ARE A THREAT TO THE DRIVER'...

Jun 29, 2017 Suspension 143,300 mi

CAR HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS ON THE WELDING AROUND BOTH FRONT STRUTS MOUNTS. THIS ARE CLEAR SIGNS OF METAL FATIGUE ON A CAR THAT IS LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD. CAR HAS ZERO ACCIDENT AND THERE IS NO RUST OR SIGNS OF ANY OTHER FACTOR THAT MAY HAD AFFECTED THE STRUCTURE. THIS CRACKS ARE A THREAT TO THE DRIVER'...

Jun 29, 2017 Structure 143,300 mi

CAR HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS ON THE WELDING AROUND BOTH FRONT STRUTS MOUNTS. THIS ARE CLEAR SIGNS OF METAL FATIGUE ON A CAR THAT IS LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD. CAR HAS ZERO ACCIDENT AND THERE IS NO RUST OR SIGNS OF ANY OTHER FACTOR THAT MAY HAD AFFECTED THE STRUCTURE. THIS CRACKS ARE A THREAT TO THE DRIVER'...

Jun 29, 2017 Suspension 143,300 mi

CAR HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS ON THE WELDING AROUND BOTH FRONT STRUTS MOUNTS. THIS ARE CLEAR SIGNS OF METAL FATIGUE ON A CAR THAT IS LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD. CAR HAS ZERO ACCIDENT AND THERE IS NO RUST OR SIGNS OF ANY OTHER FACTOR THAT MAY HAD AFFECTED THE STRUCTURE. THIS CRACKS ARE A THREAT TO THE DRIVER'...

Jun 26, 2017 Power Train 133,000 mi

VEHICLE IN MOTION ON STREET. RIGHT FRONT AXLE BROKE. LOST POWER, CLUNKING NOISE. REQUIRED TOW AND REPLACEMENT OF AXLE.

Jun 26, 2017 Power Train

VEHICLE IN MOTION ON STREET. LEFT FRONT AXLE BROKE. LOST POWER, CLUNKING NOISE. REQUIRED TOW AND REPLACEMENT OF AXLE.

Jun 26, 2017 Power Train 133,000 mi

VEHICLE IN MOTION ON STREET. RIGHT FRONT AXLE BROKE. LOST POWER, CLUNKING NOISE. REQUIRED TOW AND REPLACEMENT OF AXLE.

Jun 26, 2017 Power Train

VEHICLE IN MOTION ON STREET. LEFT FRONT AXLE BROKE. LOST POWER, CLUNKING NOISE. REQUIRED TOW AND REPLACEMENT OF AXLE.

Jun 6, 2017 Power Train 114,000 mi

1. ON 8/18/2016, THE LEFT FRONT AXLE METAL SNAPPED IN TWO (NOT AT THE JOINT) WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE 8 IN BELLEVUE KY. THE MECHANIC SAID THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. 2. ON 6/1/2017, THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO (NOT AT THE JOINT) WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY IN THE MIDDL...

Jun 6, 2017 Power Train 114,000 mi

1. ON 8/18/2016, THE LEFT FRONT AXLE METAL SNAPPED IN TWO (NOT AT THE JOINT) WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE 8 IN BELLEVUE KY. THE MECHANIC SAID THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. 2. ON 6/1/2017, THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO (NOT AT THE JOINT) WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY IN THE MIDDL...

Mar 28, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WO...

Mar 28, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WO...

Feb 3, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET MY PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG FIXED, BUT SINCE I LIVE AN HOUR AWAY FROM THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS GOING TO HAVE TO DROP THE CAR OFF THE NIGHT BEFORE. WHEN I ASKED GUNN HONDA FOR A LOANER CAR, THEY REFUSED. THEY SAID THEY DON'T GIVE LOANERS FOR RECALL REPAIRS, ESPEC...

Feb 3, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET MY PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG FIXED, BUT SINCE I LIVE AN HOUR AWAY FROM THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS GOING TO HAVE TO DROP THE CAR OFF THE NIGHT BEFORE. WHEN I ASKED GUNN HONDA FOR A LOANER CAR, THEY REFUSED. THEY SAID THEY DON'T GIVE LOANERS FOR RECALL REPAIRS, ESPEC...

Jan 19, 2017 Exterior Lighting 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Jan 19, 2017 Exterior Lighting 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Jan 11, 2017 Air Bags

I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE (SEE ATTACHMENT) FROM HONDA IN JULY 2016. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT FAIRFAX HONDA FOR REPAIR. WHEN I STOPPED BY TO DROP IT OFF THE PERSON AT THE SERVICE TOLD ME THEY NEED TO PLACE AN ORDER FOR THE PART. HE SAID I SHOULD BE GETTING A CALL OR AN EMAIL WHEN IT'S DELIVERED. I...

Jan 11, 2017 Air Bags

I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE (SEE ATTACHMENT) FROM HONDA IN JULY 2016. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT FAIRFAX HONDA FOR REPAIR. WHEN I STOPPED BY TO DROP IT OFF THE PERSON AT THE SERVICE TOLD ME THEY NEED TO PLACE AN ORDER FOR THE PART. HE SAID I SHOULD BE GETTING A CALL OR AN EMAIL WHEN IT'S DELIVERED. I...

Jan 2, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL--DESPITE MY NUMEROUS CALLS, OUR HONDA DEALER IN FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS HAS NEVER ARRANGED TO HAVE THE ISSUE RESOLVED.

Jan 2, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL--DESPITE MY NUMEROUS CALLS, OUR HONDA DEALER IN FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS HAS NEVER ARRANGED TO HAVE THE ISSUE RESOLVED.

Dec 27, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WO...

Dec 27, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WO...

Dec 7, 2016 Visibility

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 13V260000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR...

Dec 7, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 13V260000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR...

Dec 7, 2016 Visibility

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 13V260000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR...

Dec 7, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 13V260000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR...

Nov 5, 2016 Power Train 83,000 mi

RIGHT DRIVE AXLE SHAFT BROKE, RUSTED THROUGH INSIDE VIBRATION DAMPER, LEFT DRIVE AXLE NEAR FAILURE; RIGHT FRONT ABS SENSOR DAMAGED. HAD PULLED OVER TO CURB IN GEAR, BREAK OCCURRED WHEN STARTING TO PULL OUT, WAS STUCK IN ACTIVE TRAFFIC. LUCKILLY THIS FAILURE DID NOT OCCURE WHEN TRAVELING AT ROAD SP...

Nov 5, 2016 Steering 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING ON THE CAR BECOMES HEAVIER THAN NORMAL UNEXPECTEDLY. THE STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF. TURNING THE CAR OFF AND AND ON ALLOWS THE CAR TO BE OPERATED NORMALLY, BUT THE CONDITION CAN RETURN.

Nov 5, 2016 Power Train 83,000 mi

RIGHT DRIVE AXLE SHAFT BROKE, RUSTED THROUGH INSIDE VIBRATION DAMPER, LEFT DRIVE AXLE NEAR FAILURE; RIGHT FRONT ABS SENSOR DAMAGED. HAD PULLED OVER TO CURB IN GEAR, BREAK OCCURRED WHEN STARTING TO PULL OUT, WAS STUCK IN ACTIVE TRAFFIC. LUCKILLY THIS FAILURE DID NOT OCCURE WHEN TRAVELING AT ROAD SP...

Nov 5, 2016 Steering 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING ON THE CAR BECOMES HEAVIER THAN NORMAL UNEXPECTEDLY. THE STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF. TURNING THE CAR OFF AND AND ON ALLOWS THE CAR TO BE OPERATED NORMALLY, BUT THE CONDITION CAN RETURN.

Nov 3, 2016 Air Bags

HONDA FIT 2007 RECALL. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN JULY OF THIS YEAR ABOUT A RECALL REPAIR NEEDED FOR THE VEHICLE I RECENTLY PURCHASED. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG TO BE REPLACED BY THEN END OF THE SUMMER AND START OF FALL. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AFTER I RECEIVED THE NOTICE AN...

Nov 3, 2016 Air Bags

HONDA FIT 2007 RECALL. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN JULY OF THIS YEAR ABOUT A RECALL REPAIR NEEDED FOR THE VEHICLE I RECENTLY PURCHASED. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG TO BE REPLACED BY THEN END OF THE SUMMER AND START OF FALL. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AFTER I RECEIVED THE NOTICE AN...

Oct 27, 2016 Air Bags

2007 HONDA FIT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR PASSENGER SIDE INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

Oct 27, 2016 Air Bags

2007 HONDA FIT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR PASSENGER SIDE INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

Oct 26, 2016 Power Train 154,000 mi

HAD TO HAVE THE PASSENGER SIDE AXLE REPLACED. I WAS HAVING THE OIL CHANGE AND IT WAS POINTED OUT TO ME THE AXLE UNDER THE VIBRATION DAMPER WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. RUST WAS SO BAD AS TO HAVE CAUSED THE VIBRATION DAMPER TO SPLIT IN SEVERAL PLACES. YOU COULD "DIG" A SCREW DRIVER INTO THE RUST. PERSON RECO...

Oct 26, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL THE LETTER WE RECEIVED FROM HONDA IN MARCH 2016 STATED, "THE REMEDY PARTS NEEDED TO CONDUCT DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALLS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE IN THE SUMMER OF 1016. HONDA WILL SEND YOU ANOTHER LETTER WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO REPAIR YOUR VEHICLE." WE NEVER RECEIVED ANOTHE...

Oct 26, 2016 Power Train 154,000 mi

HAD TO HAVE THE PASSENGER SIDE AXLE REPLACED. I WAS HAVING THE OIL CHANGE AND IT WAS POINTED OUT TO ME THE AXLE UNDER THE VIBRATION DAMPER WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. RUST WAS SO BAD AS TO HAVE CAUSED THE VIBRATION DAMPER TO SPLIT IN SEVERAL PLACES. YOU COULD "DIG" A SCREW DRIVER INTO THE RUST. PERSON RECO...

Oct 26, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL THE LETTER WE RECEIVED FROM HONDA IN MARCH 2016 STATED, "THE REMEDY PARTS NEEDED TO CONDUCT DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALLS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE IN THE SUMMER OF 1016. HONDA WILL SEND YOU ANOTHER LETTER WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO REPAIR YOUR VEHICLE." WE NEVER RECEIVED ANOTHE...

Oct 24, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (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 MANUFAC...

Oct 24, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (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 MANUFAC...

Oct 17, 2016 Air Bags 87,000 mi

I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM HONDA IN MID JULY SAYING THAT I NEEDED TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE MY AIR BAG SERVICED. I CALLED 7/17/16 TO MAKE THE APPOINTMENT. IT ALSO STATED TO NOT ALLOW ANY PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT SEAT UNTIL THE REPAIR WAS MADE. I AM STILL WAITING FOR MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER TO GET THE...

Oct 17, 2016 Air Bags 87,000 mi

I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM HONDA IN MID JULY SAYING THAT I NEEDED TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE MY AIR BAG SERVICED. I CALLED 7/17/16 TO MAKE THE APPOINTMENT. IT ALSO STATED TO NOT ALLOW ANY PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT SEAT UNTIL THE REPAIR WAS MADE. I AM STILL WAITING FOR MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER TO GET THE...

Oct 13, 2016 Structure 65,000 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK WILL NOT OPEN/CLOSE/LOCK WITH KEY. LOCK WILL OPEN/CLOSE WITH INSIDE ELECTRICAL SWITCH. PASSENGER AND BACK DOOR WORKS FINE. MILEAGE IS 65,000. NOT EVERY INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT/ FLOOD ETC.

Oct 13, 2016 Structure 65,000 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK WILL NOT OPEN/CLOSE/LOCK WITH KEY. LOCK WILL OPEN/CLOSE WITH INSIDE ELECTRICAL SWITCH. PASSENGER AND BACK DOOR WORKS FINE. MILEAGE IS 65,000. NOT EVERY INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT/ FLOOD ETC.

Oct 10, 2016 Air Bags 70,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. FIRST CONTACT WITH DEALER (HONDA AND SUBARU OF SANTA FE, NM) 7/30/16. INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. SECOND CONTACT 8/30/16 WITH SAME RESULT. NOW 70+ DAYS SINCE INITIAL CONTACT WITH DEALER. NO REPLY FROM DEALER AS OF 10/10/16. INCONVENIENCE OF LIMITATION OF USE AND POSS...

Oct 10, 2016 Air Bags 70,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. FIRST CONTACT WITH DEALER (HONDA AND SUBARU OF SANTA FE, NM) 7/30/16. INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. SECOND CONTACT 8/30/16 WITH SAME RESULT. NOW 70+ DAYS SINCE INITIAL CONTACT WITH DEALER. NO REPLY FROM DEALER AS OF 10/10/16. INCONVENIENCE OF LIMITATION OF USE AND POSS...

Oct 3, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA AIRBAG - THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN FLORIDA IN 2007 AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN IN A HOT HUMID CLIMATE EVER SINCE. WE WERE NOTIFIED IN JUNE OF THE RECALL AND SINCE THEN, HONDA HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PART OR FIX THE PROBLEM. IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED NOW.

Oct 3, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA AIRBAG - THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN FLORIDA IN 2007 AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN IN A HOT HUMID CLIMATE EVER SINCE. WE WERE NOTIFIED IN JUNE OF THE RECALL AND SINCE THEN, HONDA HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PART OR FIX THE PROBLEM. IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED NOW.

Sep 30, 2016 Power Train 150,000 mi

PULLING OUT OF A BUSINESS'S DRIVEWAY ONTO A HIGHWAY, HALF WAY ACROSS THE HIGHWAY THE CAR STARTS TO LOOSE FORWARD MOTION AND ENGINE REV'S INCREASES DRAMATICALLY. STEP ON GAS AND CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. CHECK TO SEE THE CAR IS IN DRIVE. ROLL ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND COAST INTO A PARKING LOT. LOOK UND...

Sep 30, 2016 Power Train 150,000 mi

PULLING OUT OF A BUSINESS'S DRIVEWAY ONTO A HIGHWAY, HALF WAY ACROSS THE HIGHWAY THE CAR STARTS TO LOOSE FORWARD MOTION AND ENGINE REV'S INCREASES DRAMATICALLY. STEP ON GAS AND CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. CHECK TO SEE THE CAR IS IN DRIVE. ROLL ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND COAST INTO A PARKING LOT. LOOK UND...

Sep 15, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JULY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE...

Sep 15, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JULY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE...

Sep 6, 2016 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN JUNE 2016, I CALLED MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WOULD BE ORDERED AND BE IN 4-5 DAYS. NEVER RECEIVED A CALL BACK. I CALLED THEM SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL BE IN. I CALLED HONDA CUSTOM...

Sep 6, 2016 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN JUNE 2016, I CALLED MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WOULD BE ORDERED AND BE IN 4-5 DAYS. NEVER RECEIVED A CALL BACK. I CALLED THEM SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL BE IN. I CALLED HONDA CUSTOM...

Sep 5, 2016 Air Bags 92,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND ORDERED PASSENGER AIRBAG PARTS ON JULY 7TH, AND AGAIN ON JULY 20TH WHEN THEY SAID MY FIRST CALL WAS NOT IN THE SYSTEM. I CALLED AGAIN ON AUGUST 20TH AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO TIME IN THE FUTURE WHEN THIS WOULD BE FULFILLED. THIS IS OUR ONLY VEHICLE, AND WE DO NO...

Sep 5, 2016 Air Bags 92,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND ORDERED PASSENGER AIRBAG PARTS ON JULY 7TH, AND AGAIN ON JULY 20TH WHEN THEY SAID MY FIRST CALL WAS NOT IN THE SYSTEM. I CALLED AGAIN ON AUGUST 20TH AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO TIME IN THE FUTURE WHEN THIS WOULD BE FULFILLED. THIS IS OUR ONLY VEHICLE, AND WE DO NO...

Aug 31, 2016 Air Bags 129,176 mi

TAKATA RECALL - PARTS NOT BEING PROVIDED TO FIX PROBLEM. HONDA NOT HELPING US WITH ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION, WONT EVEN CALL US BACK. USE CAR SEVERAL TIMES WEEKLY WITH FULL PASSENGERS. ONLY ONE CAR. DON'T FEEL SAFE. HAVE KNOWN ABOUT RECALL SINCE 7/6/16 AND ON THEIR LIST. STILL NO FIX AND NO H...

Aug 31, 2016 Air Bags 129,176 mi

TAKATA RECALL - PARTS NOT BEING PROVIDED TO FIX PROBLEM. HONDA NOT HELPING US WITH ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION, WONT EVEN CALL US BACK. USE CAR SEVERAL TIMES WEEKLY WITH FULL PASSENGERS. ONLY ONE CAR. DON'T FEEL SAFE. HAVE KNOWN ABOUT RECALL SINCE 7/6/16 AND ON THEIR LIST. STILL NO FIX AND NO H...

Aug 30, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (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 MANUFACT...

Aug 30, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (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 MANUFACT...

Aug 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (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 MANUFACTURER WAS MADE ...

Aug 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (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 MANUFACTURER WAS MADE ...

Aug 26, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I CONTACTED THE DEALER ON 6/27/2016 TO SCHEDULE RECALL REPAIR. I CALLED AGAIN ON 8/25 AND THEY STATED PART WAS ORDERED ON 7/19 (MORE THAN 2 WEEKS AFTER MY INITIAL REQUEST) AND IS STILL NOT IN. THIS DELAY IS CAUSING SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS AS I CANNOT TRANSPORT ANYONE IN THE FRONT PASSENG...

Aug 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF ...

Aug 26, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I CONTACTED THE DEALER ON 6/27/2016 TO SCHEDULE RECALL REPAIR. I CALLED AGAIN ON 8/25 AND THEY STATED PART WAS ORDERED ON 7/19 (MORE THAN 2 WEEKS AFTER MY INITIAL REQUEST) AND IS STILL NOT IN. THIS DELAY IS CAUSING SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS AS I CANNOT TRANSPORT ANYONE IN THE FRONT PASSENG...

Aug 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF ...

Aug 19, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL HONDA IS NOT RESOLVING MY ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS WHILE THEY DEAL WITH THEIR RECALL ISSUES. THEY GAVE ME A ROUGH ESTIMATE OF 2019 FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS TO FIX MY EXPLOSIVE AIRBAG. I HAVE WAITED A WEEK NOW WITHOUT A PHONE CALL FROM THE DEPARTMENT I WAS INSTRUCTED TO CALL AND I...

Aug 19, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL HONDA IS NOT RESOLVING MY ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS WHILE THEY DEAL WITH THEIR RECALL ISSUES. THEY GAVE ME A ROUGH ESTIMATE OF 2019 FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS TO FIX MY EXPLOSIVE AIRBAG. I HAVE WAITED A WEEK NOW WITHOUT A PHONE CALL FROM THE DEPARTMENT I WAS INSTRUCTED TO CALL AND I...

Aug 17, 2016 Air Bags

NHTSA RECALL 16V-344 REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE AIRBAG ON MY VEHICLE WAS ISSUED ON MAY 23, 2016. I WAS TOLD BY MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP (HONDA CARS OF ROCK HILL (SC)) THAT THE BAGS WERE NOT AVAILABLE BUT ON ORDER. IN JULY, 2016, I RECEIVED FROM AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY A NOTICE OF THE RECALL INCL...

Aug 17, 2016 Air Bags

NHTSA RECALL 16V-344 REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE AIRBAG ON MY VEHICLE WAS ISSUED ON MAY 23, 2016. I WAS TOLD BY MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP (HONDA CARS OF ROCK HILL (SC)) THAT THE BAGS WERE NOT AVAILABLE BUT ON ORDER. IN JULY, 2016, I RECEIVED FROM AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY A NOTICE OF THE RECALL INCL...

Aug 16, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAG), BUT THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE IS...

Aug 16, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAG), BUT THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE IS...

Aug 9, 2016 Exterior Lighting

WHEN I AM DRIVING WITH MY HIGH BEAMS ON AND TURN THEM TO LOW BEAM THEY GO OUT AND IT TAKES DIFFERENT LENGTHS OF TIMES FOR THEM TO COME BACK ON. I HAD THE SAME ISSUE 2 YEARS AGO AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY FIXED IT. IT WORKED FINE UNTIL THE OTHER NIGHT DRIVING HOME ON A COUNTRY ROAD WHICH WAS EXTREM...

Aug 9, 2016 Exterior Lighting

LOW AND HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD TURN OFF BUT THE BLUE HIGH BEAM SYMBOL ON THE DASHBOARD WOULD LIGHT UP AT THE TIME OF FAILURE, EVEN THOUGH WE HAD NOT SWITCHED TO THE HIGH BEAMS. AT ONE POINT THE HIGH BEAM SYMBOL ...

Aug 9, 2016 Exterior Lighting

WHEN I AM DRIVING WITH MY HIGH BEAMS ON AND TURN THEM TO LOW BEAM THEY GO OUT AND IT TAKES DIFFERENT LENGTHS OF TIMES FOR THEM TO COME BACK ON. I HAD THE SAME ISSUE 2 YEARS AGO AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY FIXED IT. IT WORKED FINE UNTIL THE OTHER NIGHT DRIVING HOME ON A COUNTRY ROAD WHICH WAS EXTREM...

Aug 9, 2016 Exterior Lighting

LOW AND HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD TURN OFF BUT THE BLUE HIGH BEAM SYMBOL ON THE DASHBOARD WOULD LIGHT UP AT THE TIME OF FAILURE, EVEN THOUGH WE HAD NOT SWITCHED TO THE HIGH BEAMS. AT ONE POINT THE HIGH BEAM SYMBOL ...

Aug 6, 2016 Electrical System 160,000 mi

MY CAR IS SUFFERING FROM EXACTLY THE SAME HEADLIGHT SWITCH PROBLEM DESCRIBED UNDER RECALL #10V624000, BUT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE LIST.

Aug 6, 2016 Exterior Lighting 160,000 mi

MY CAR IS SUFFERING FROM EXACTLY THE SAME HEADLIGHT SWITCH PROBLEM DESCRIBED UNDER RECALL #10V624000, BUT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE LIST.

Aug 6, 2016 Electrical System 160,000 mi

MY CAR IS SUFFERING FROM EXACTLY THE SAME HEADLIGHT SWITCH PROBLEM DESCRIBED UNDER RECALL #10V624000, BUT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE LIST.

Aug 6, 2016 Exterior Lighting 160,000 mi

MY CAR IS SUFFERING FROM EXACTLY THE SAME HEADLIGHT SWITCH PROBLEM DESCRIBED UNDER RECALL #10V624000, BUT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE LIST.

Aug 5, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Aug 5, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Aug 4, 2016 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE INJURIES SUSTAINED TO THE BACK AND ENTIRE BODY OF THE CONTACT, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE V...

Aug 4, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL MY DAUGHTER DRIVES MY 3 GRANDCHILDREN IN THE HONDA FIT 2007. NOT ONLY HAS THE RECALL NOT BEEN ADDRESSED BUT THE INDICATOR THAT TURNS THE AIRBAG ON AND OFF OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS BROKEN AND IN THE ON POSITION WHICH ENDANGERS EVERYONE IN THE AUTOMOBILE NOT JUST THE FRONT SEAT PA...

Aug 4, 2016 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE INJURIES SUSTAINED TO THE BACK AND ENTIRE BODY OF THE CONTACT, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE V...

Aug 4, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL MY DAUGHTER DRIVES MY 3 GRANDCHILDREN IN THE HONDA FIT 2007. NOT ONLY HAS THE RECALL NOT BEEN ADDRESSED BUT THE INDICATOR THAT TURNS THE AIRBAG ON AND OFF OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS BROKEN AND IN THE ON POSITION WHICH ENDANGERS EVERYONE IN THE AUTOMOBILE NOT JUST THE FRONT SEAT PA...

Aug 3, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 13V260000 (VISIBILITY) ;HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR...

Aug 3, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 13V260000 (VISIBILITY) ;HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR...

Aug 3, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 13V260000 (VISIBILITY) ;HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR...

Aug 3, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 13V260000 (VISIBILITY) ;HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR...

Aug 2, 2016 Air Bags 33,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL-HAVE VACATION BOOKED USING AUTO TRAIN TO FLA. BOOKED ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO. SCHEDULED TO LEAVE 8/17. RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 7/18-TOLD NOT TO USE CAR IF PASSENGER IN SEAT. AIRBAG WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL LATE SUMMER OR FALL. CALLED HONDA (1-888-234-2138) AND EXPLAINED SITUATION. I WAS T...

Aug 2, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (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 THE RECALL REPAIR...

Aug 2, 2016 Air Bags 33,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL-HAVE VACATION BOOKED USING AUTO TRAIN TO FLA. BOOKED ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO. SCHEDULED TO LEAVE 8/17. RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 7/18-TOLD NOT TO USE CAR IF PASSENGER IN SEAT. AIRBAG WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL LATE SUMMER OR FALL. CALLED HONDA (1-888-234-2138) AND EXPLAINED SITUATION. I WAS T...

Aug 2, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (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 THE RECALL REPAIR...

Jul 26, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 85,500 mi

I WAS POSITIONING MY CAR OUTSIDE MY OFFICE FOR LOADING. I BACKED IN, THEN PUT THE CAR IN 'D(RIVE)' TO INCH FORWARD A BIT. BEFORE I COULD STEP ON THE GAS, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WITH ENGINE RACING HEADED TOWARD A HIGH CURB BEYOND WHICH STOOD A LARGE, MATURE TREE. I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES BUT TO NO ...

Jul 26, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 85,500 mi

I WAS POSITIONING MY CAR OUTSIDE MY OFFICE FOR LOADING. I BACKED IN, THEN PUT THE CAR IN 'D(RIVE)' TO INCH FORWARD A BIT. BEFORE I COULD STEP ON THE GAS, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WITH ENGINE RACING HEADED TOWARD A HIGH CURB BEYOND WHICH STOOD A LARGE, MATURE TREE. I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES BUT TO NO ...

Jul 24, 2016 Engine 75,000 mi

REPEATED ENGINE MISFIRES CAUSING VEHICLE TO DIE UNEXPECTEDLY. SINCE LATE 2013 (APPROX. 75,000 MILES), THE ENGINE FUNCTIONS ERRATICALLY AND ALL CYLINDERS HAVE ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS REGISTERED ENGINE MISFIRES, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE DYING UNEXPECTEDLY - ONCE NEARLY LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT DIED...

Jul 24, 2016 Engine 75,000 mi

REPEATED ENGINE MISFIRES CAUSING VEHICLE TO DIE UNEXPECTEDLY. SINCE LATE 2013 (APPROX. 75,000 MILES), THE ENGINE FUNCTIONS ERRATICALLY AND ALL CYLINDERS HAVE ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS REGISTERED ENGINE MISFIRES, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE DYING UNEXPECTEDLY - ONCE NEARLY LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT DIED...

Jul 21, 2016 Electrical System

RECALL 13-090 WAS NOT FIXED PROPERLY ON 1/18/2014. THE PLASTIC COVER THAT COVERS THE MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH STILL IS LOOSE AND CAN ALLOW WATER TO GET TO AND SHORT CIRCUT THE MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH. NEVER FIXED PROPERLY OR REPLACED BUT DEALERSHIP CLOSED IT OUT WHILE DOING AN OIL CHANGE. TOOK ...

Jul 21, 2016 Electrical System

RECALL 13-090 WAS NOT FIXED PROPERLY ON 1/18/2014. THE PLASTIC COVER THAT COVERS THE MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH STILL IS LOOSE AND CAN ALLOW WATER TO GET TO AND SHORT CIRCUT THE MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH. NEVER FIXED PROPERLY OR REPLACED BUT DEALERSHIP CLOSED IT OUT WHILE DOING AN OIL CHANGE. TOOK ...

Jul 18, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Jul 18, 2016 Electrical System 116,000 mi

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THIS SUNDAY MORNING WHEN I DRIVING OVER 60 MPH WITH A/C AND RADIO ON MY CAR JERKS, I HAVE ALREADY HAD A MAJOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR THAT COST OVER $500 AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO MISFIRE I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS FINE BY THE DEALER RUSTY WALLIS. I HAVE A SERVICE HISTORY BOOK ...

Jul 18, 2016 Engine 116,000 mi

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THIS SUNDAY MORNING WHEN I DRIVING OVER 60 MPH WITH A/C AND RADIO ON MY CAR JERKS, I HAVE ALREADY HAD A MAJOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR THAT COST OVER $500 AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO MISFIRE I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS FINE BY THE DEALER RUSTY WALLIS. I HAVE A SERVICE HISTORY BOOK ...

Jul 18, 2016 Power Train 116,000 mi

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THIS SUNDAY MORNING WHEN I DRIVING OVER 60 MPH WITH A/C AND RADIO ON MY CAR JERKS, I HAVE ALREADY HAD A MAJOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR THAT COST OVER $500 AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO MISFIRE I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS FINE BY THE DEALER RUSTY WALLIS. I HAVE A SERVICE HISTORY BOOK ...

Jul 18, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Jul 18, 2016 Electrical System 116,000 mi

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THIS SUNDAY MORNING WHEN I DRIVING OVER 60 MPH WITH A/C AND RADIO ON MY CAR JERKS, I HAVE ALREADY HAD A MAJOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR THAT COST OVER $500 AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO MISFIRE I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS FINE BY THE DEALER RUSTY WALLIS. I HAVE A SERVICE HISTORY BOOK ...

Jul 18, 2016 Engine 116,000 mi

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THIS SUNDAY MORNING WHEN I DRIVING OVER 60 MPH WITH A/C AND RADIO ON MY CAR JERKS, I HAVE ALREADY HAD A MAJOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR THAT COST OVER $500 AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO MISFIRE I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS FINE BY THE DEALER RUSTY WALLIS. I HAVE A SERVICE HISTORY BOOK ...

Jul 18, 2016 Power Train 116,000 mi

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THIS SUNDAY MORNING WHEN I DRIVING OVER 60 MPH WITH A/C AND RADIO ON MY CAR JERKS, I HAVE ALREADY HAD A MAJOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR THAT COST OVER $500 AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO MISFIRE I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS FINE BY THE DEALER RUSTY WALLIS. I HAVE A SERVICE HISTORY BOOK ...

May 16, 2016 Steering 245,000 mi

EPS FAILURE: LAST MONTH, AFTER A GAS STATION STOP; I STARTED THE CAR, TO SEE THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) INDICATOR LIT. FINDING THE POWER STEERING NOT WORKING, I CHECKED THE MANUAL. TURNING THE CAR OFF & ON AS RECOMMENDED RESET THE INDICATOR AND UNLOCKED THE POWER STEERING. THE PROBLEM HAS OCC...

May 16, 2016 Steering 245,000 mi

EPS FAILURE: LAST MONTH, AFTER A GAS STATION STOP; I STARTED THE CAR, TO SEE THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) INDICATOR LIT. FINDING THE POWER STEERING NOT WORKING, I CHECKED THE MANUAL. TURNING THE CAR OFF & ON AS RECOMMENDED RESET THE INDICATOR AND UNLOCKED THE POWER STEERING. THE PROBLEM HAS OCC...

Apr 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other

AFTER RAINFALL, WATER IS COLLECTING (AND NOT DRAINING) IN THE BACKSEAT FLOOR AREA (UNDER THE CARPET) AND ALSO IN THE REAR HATCH, WHERE THE SPARE TIRE IS LOCATED. THE RUBBER SEALS ON THE BACK DOORS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION - AND THERE ARE NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF WATER SPOTTING ON THE INSIDE OF THE BACK DOOR...

Apr 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other

AFTER RAINFALL, WATER IS COLLECTING (AND NOT DRAINING) IN THE BACKSEAT FLOOR AREA (UNDER THE CARPET) AND ALSO IN THE REAR HATCH, WHERE THE SPARE TIRE IS LOCATED. THE RUBBER SEALS ON THE BACK DOORS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION - AND THERE ARE NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF WATER SPOTTING ON THE INSIDE OF THE BACK DOOR...

Mar 6, 2016 Steering 101,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A CITY ROAD GOING 45 MPH DRIVING STRAIGHT AND MY STEERING WHEEL JERKED OUT FROM BOTH HANDS AND SWERVED ME, MY WIFE, AND OUR INFANT DAUGHTER INTO THE ONCOMING LANE. THE POWER STEERING THEN WENT OUT AND I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ...

Mar 6, 2016 Steering 101,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A CITY ROAD GOING 45 MPH DRIVING STRAIGHT AND MY STEERING WHEEL JERKED OUT FROM BOTH HANDS AND SWERVED ME, MY WIFE, AND OUR INFANT DAUGHTER INTO THE ONCOMING LANE. THE POWER STEERING THEN WENT OUT AND I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ...

Mar 1, 2016 Electrical System

2007 HONDA FIT SPORT, 33,000 MILES HORN BLOWS ON ITS OWN. IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES COMMENCING FEB 1, 2016. SOMETIMES IT IS BRIEF AND OTHER TIMES IT LAST A FEW SECONDS.

Mar 1, 2016 Electrical System

2007 HONDA FIT SPORT, 33,000 MILES HORN BLOWS ON ITS OWN. IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES COMMENCING FEB 1, 2016. SOMETIMES IT IS BRIEF AND OTHER TIMES IT LAST A FEW SECONDS.

Feb 13, 2016 Structure 80,000 mi

MY CAR HAS LEAKED FOR 4 YEARS NOW (THREE YEARS AFTER I BOUGHT IT, USED, I NOTICED THE LEAK). IT'S THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT AND BACK DOORS THAT LEAK. I'M PRETTY SURE THE RUBBER SEALS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO KEEP THE DOORS SHUT ARE LEAKING, BUT I CAN'T FIND IT. I JUST FEEL MISTING MOISTURE COMING FROM SOM...

Feb 13, 2016 Structure 80,000 mi

MY CAR HAS LEAKED FOR 4 YEARS NOW (THREE YEARS AFTER I BOUGHT IT, USED, I NOTICED THE LEAK). IT'S THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT AND BACK DOORS THAT LEAK. I'M PRETTY SURE THE RUBBER SEALS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO KEEP THE DOORS SHUT ARE LEAKING, BUT I CAN'T FIND IT. I JUST FEEL MISTING MOISTURE COMING FROM SOM...

Feb 4, 2016 Engine 1 mi

THIS CAR STALLS IF DRIVEN IN COLD WEATHER WHEN ENGINE IS STILL COLD. WHEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL (MANUAL TRANSMISSION), SAY, APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, GENERALLY WHEN CAR IS STILL IN MOTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT SPEEDS RANGING NEAR STOPPED TO 45 MPH. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A...

Feb 4, 2016 Engine 1 mi

THIS CAR STALLS IF DRIVEN IN COLD WEATHER WHEN ENGINE IS STILL COLD. WHEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL (MANUAL TRANSMISSION), SAY, APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, GENERALLY WHEN CAR IS STILL IN MOTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT SPEEDS RANGING NEAR STOPPED TO 45 MPH. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A...

Jan 29, 2016 Exterior Lighting 123,125 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,12...

Jan 29, 2016 Exterior Lighting 123,125 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,12...

Oct 30, 2015 Engine 107,500 mi

THIS CAR STALLS IF DRIVEN IN COLD WEATHER WHEN ENGINE IS STILL COLD. WHEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL (MANUAL TRANSMISSION), SAY, APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, GENERALLY WHEN CAR IS STILL IN MOTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT SPEEDS RANGING NEAR STOPPED TO 45 MPH. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A...

Oct 30, 2015 Unknown Or Other 107,500 mi

THIS CAR STALLS IF DRIVEN IN COLD WEATHER WHEN ENGINE IS STILL COLD. WHEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL (MANUAL TRANSMISSION), SAY, APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, GENERALLY WHEN CAR IS STILL IN MOTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT SPEEDS RANGING NEAR STOPPED TO 45 MPH. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A...

Oct 30, 2015 Engine 33,000 mi

OCTOBER 30, 2015 10:30AM. I WAS IN THE PARKING LOT AND NEED TO BACK MY UP ABOUT 100 FEET. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, STARTED THE VEHICLE, I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE, DID NOT PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE IN REVERSE, I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE W...

Oct 30, 2015 Engine 107,500 mi

THIS CAR STALLS IF DRIVEN IN COLD WEATHER WHEN ENGINE IS STILL COLD. WHEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL (MANUAL TRANSMISSION), SAY, APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, GENERALLY WHEN CAR IS STILL IN MOTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT SPEEDS RANGING NEAR STOPPED TO 45 MPH. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A...

Oct 30, 2015 Unknown Or Other 107,500 mi

THIS CAR STALLS IF DRIVEN IN COLD WEATHER WHEN ENGINE IS STILL COLD. WHEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL (MANUAL TRANSMISSION), SAY, APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, GENERALLY WHEN CAR IS STILL IN MOTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT SPEEDS RANGING NEAR STOPPED TO 45 MPH. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A...

Oct 30, 2015 Engine 33,000 mi

OCTOBER 30, 2015 10:30AM. I WAS IN THE PARKING LOT AND NEED TO BACK MY UP ABOUT 100 FEET. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, STARTED THE VEHICLE, I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE, DID NOT PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE IN REVERSE, I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE W...

Oct 28, 2015 Exterior Lighting 142,657 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,657.

Oct 28, 2015 Exterior Lighting 142,657 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,657.

Oct 27, 2015 Exterior Lighting

2007 HONDA FIT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECENTLY LEARNED THE RECALL WAS NOT PERFORMED PROPERLY. THE PROVIDED PHOTOS THAT SHOWED A DAMAGED WIRE AND A BURNT RECEIVER THAT THE WIRE WAS PLUGGED INTO AND IT WAS ALSO MISSING A PART T...

Oct 27, 2015 Exterior Lighting

2007 HONDA FIT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECENTLY LEARNED THE RECALL WAS NOT PERFORMED PROPERLY. THE PROVIDED PHOTOS THAT SHOWED A DAMAGED WIRE AND A BURNT RECEIVER THAT THE WIRE WAS PLUGGED INTO AND IT WAS ALSO MISSING A PART T...

Sep 30, 2015 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE HIGH BEAM HEAD LAMPS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000...

Sep 30, 2015 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE HIGH BEAM HEAD LAMPS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000...

Sep 21, 2015 Air Bags 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH...

Sep 21, 2015 Air Bags 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH...

Jul 7, 2015 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

THE LOW-BEAM LIGHTS ON MY HONDA FIT 2007 ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. AT TIMES THEY WILL WORK BUT MORE OFTEN THEN NOT, THE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK. THE HIGH-BEAM LIGHTS ALWAYS WORK BUT THE LOW-BEAMS DO NOT. I LOOKED ONLINE FOR A RECALL USING MY VIN BUT THERE WAS NOTHING FOR THIS PROBLEM. AFTER DOING RESEA...

Jul 7, 2015 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

THE LOW-BEAM LIGHTS ON MY HONDA FIT 2007 ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. AT TIMES THEY WILL WORK BUT MORE OFTEN THEN NOT, THE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK. THE HIGH-BEAM LIGHTS ALWAYS WORK BUT THE LOW-BEAMS DO NOT. I LOOKED ONLINE FOR A RECALL USING MY VIN BUT THERE WAS NOTHING FOR THIS PROBLEM. AFTER DOING RESEA...

Jul 5, 2015 Structure 20,000 mi

WATER LEAKING INTO REAR SEAT WELLS AND SPARE WELL. FIXED 3 TIMES BY TAPING FAILED DOOR PLASTIC SHEETING. MOLD GROWING ON CARPET. FRAME TESTED UNDER CARPET. WATER NOW LEAKING INTO SPARE WELL AS WELL. MOLD REMOVAL NEEDED TO MAKE CAR DRIVEABLE. CAR IS A HEALTH HAZARD WITH 3 SPECIES OF TOXIC MOLD PRES...

Jul 5, 2015 Structure 20,000 mi

WATER LEAKING INTO REAR SEAT WELLS AND SPARE WELL. FIXED 3 TIMES BY TAPING FAILED DOOR PLASTIC SHEETING. MOLD GROWING ON CARPET. FRAME TESTED UNDER CARPET. WATER NOW LEAKING INTO SPARE WELL AS WELL. MOLD REMOVAL NEEDED TO MAKE CAR DRIVEABLE. CAR IS A HEALTH HAZARD WITH 3 SPECIES OF TOXIC MOLD PRES...

Jun 29, 2015 Air Bags 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED BY A PASSENGER WHO WEIGHED APPROXIMATELY 130 LBS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMI...

Jun 29, 2015 Exterior Lighting 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED BY A PASSENGER WHO WEIGHED APPROXIMATELY 130 LBS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMI...

Jun 29, 2015 Air Bags 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED BY A PASSENGER WHO WEIGHED APPROXIMATELY 130 LBS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMI...

Jun 29, 2015 Exterior Lighting 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED BY A PASSENGER WHO WEIGHED APPROXIMATELY 130 LBS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMI...

Jun 19, 2015 Structure 85,000 mi

CAN NOT OPEN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WITH THE KEY. PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND IGNITION OK BUT CONCERNED THAT THE KEY WILL NOT WORK WITH THE OTHER DOOR/TRUNK OR IGNITION IN THE FUTURE. THE FAILURE OF THE KEY OPENING THE DRIVERS DOOR PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD IN THECASE OF AN EMERGENCY.

Jun 19, 2015 Structure 85,000 mi

CAN NOT OPEN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WITH THE KEY. PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND IGNITION OK BUT CONCERNED THAT THE KEY WILL NOT WORK WITH THE OTHER DOOR/TRUNK OR IGNITION IN THE FUTURE. THE FAILURE OF THE KEY OPENING THE DRIVERS DOOR PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD IN THECASE OF AN EMERGENCY.

Jun 4, 2015 Structure 123,000 mi

THE VEHICLE LEAKS. WATER ACCUMULATES IN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT EVERY TIME IT RAINS.

Jun 4, 2015 Structure 123,000 mi

THE VEHICLE LEAKS. WATER ACCUMULATES IN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT EVERY TIME IT RAINS.

Jun 3, 2015 Engine Fire 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUG WAS LOOSE. THE MECHANIC TIGHTENED THE SPARK PLUG, BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN SIX MONTHS LATER. THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEH...

Jun 3, 2015 Engine Fire 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUG WAS LOOSE. THE MECHANIC TIGHTENED THE SPARK PLUG, BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN SIX MONTHS LATER. THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEH...

May 19, 2015 Visibility/wiper 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V260000 (VISIBILITY). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIND...

May 19, 2015 Electrical System 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V260000 (VISIBILITY). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIND...

May 19, 2015 Visibility/wiper 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V260000 (VISIBILITY). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIND...

May 19, 2015 Electrical System 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V260000 (VISIBILITY). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIND...

May 15, 2015 Seats 119,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING, SEAT FORWARD/BACK MECHANISM FAILED. LOCKING DRIVER'S SEAT IN POSITION CLOSEST TO STEERING WHEEL. EXAMINED MECHANISM UNDER SEAT AND DISCOVERED CABLE CONNECTED TO SEAT LEVER HAD FRAYED TO SINGLE WIRE. SEAT COULD NOT BE MOVED FROM POSITION. HONDA SERVICE TECHNICIAN STATED HE HAD NEV...

May 15, 2015 Seats 119,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING, SEAT FORWARD/BACK MECHANISM FAILED. LOCKING DRIVER'S SEAT IN POSITION CLOSEST TO STEERING WHEEL. EXAMINED MECHANISM UNDER SEAT AND DISCOVERED CABLE CONNECTED TO SEAT LEVER HAD FRAYED TO SINGLE WIRE. SEAT COULD NOT BE MOVED FROM POSITION. HONDA SERVICE TECHNICIAN STATED HE HAD NEV...

Apr 21, 2015 Structure 72,014 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE NO LONGER MANUFACTURING THE PART. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,014. UPDATED 6...

Apr 21, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages 72,014 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE NO LONGER MANUFACTURING THE PART. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,014. UPDATED 6...

Apr 21, 2015 Structure 72,014 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE NO LONGER MANUFACTURING THE PART. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,014. UPDATED 6...

Apr 21, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages 72,014 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE NO LONGER MANUFACTURING THE PART. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,014. UPDATED 6...

Apr 7, 2015 Structure 60,000 mi

VEHICLE LEAKS WATER THAT ACCUMULATES IN THE SPARE TIRE WELL. DEALER SAID THE FIXED IT BUT STILL LEAKS. HONDA CLAIMS UNAWARE OF ANY ISSUES ALTHOUGH MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS FOUND ON-LINE. *TR

Apr 7, 2015 Structure 60,000 mi

VEHICLE LEAKS WATER THAT ACCUMULATES IN THE SPARE TIRE WELL. DEALER SAID THE FIXED IT BUT STILL LEAKS. HONDA CLAIMS UNAWARE OF ANY ISSUES ALTHOUGH MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS FOUND ON-LINE. *TR

Mar 8, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

HONDA FIT SPORT :ENGINE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON FOR WEEKS THEN TURNS OFF UNEXPECTEDLY THEN BACK ON AGAIN SINCE ABOUT AUGUST 2014. I COMPLETED THE 120,000 MILE RECOMMENDED SERVICE AT THE HONDA DEALERSHIP NEAR WHERE I WAS AT THE TIME BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON THEN OFF AGAIN INTERMITTENTLY REGA...

Mar 8, 2015 Engine 140,000 mi

HONDA FIT SPORT :ENGINE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON FOR WEEKS THEN TURNS OFF UNEXPECTEDLY THEN BACK ON AGAIN SINCE ABOUT AUGUST 2014. I COMPLETED THE 120,000 MILE RECOMMENDED SERVICE AT THE HONDA DEALERSHIP NEAR WHERE I WAS AT THE TIME BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON THEN OFF AGAIN INTERMITTENTLY REGA...

Mar 8, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

HONDA FIT SPORT :ENGINE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON FOR WEEKS THEN TURNS OFF UNEXPECTEDLY THEN BACK ON AGAIN SINCE ABOUT AUGUST 2014. I COMPLETED THE 120,000 MILE RECOMMENDED SERVICE AT THE HONDA DEALERSHIP NEAR WHERE I WAS AT THE TIME BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON THEN OFF AGAIN INTERMITTENTLY REGA...

Mar 8, 2015 Engine 140,000 mi

HONDA FIT SPORT :ENGINE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON FOR WEEKS THEN TURNS OFF UNEXPECTEDLY THEN BACK ON AGAIN SINCE ABOUT AUGUST 2014. I COMPLETED THE 120,000 MILE RECOMMENDED SERVICE AT THE HONDA DEALERSHIP NEAR WHERE I WAS AT THE TIME BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON THEN OFF AGAIN INTERMITTENTLY REGA...

Feb 24, 2015 Tires 129,775 mi

WITH NO PRECIPITATING EVENT THAT WE ARE AWARE OF, THE INNER SIDEWALL OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE WE WERE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ON US HWY 93 IN WESTERN MONTANA ON A DRY ROAD. ALL FOUR TIRES, PURCHASED AS A SET, HAD JUST UNDER 6,000 MILES ON THEM AND HAD BEEN ROTATED BY THE TIRE STORE FROM WHICH...

Feb 24, 2015 Tires 129,775 mi

WITH NO PRECIPITATING EVENT THAT WE ARE AWARE OF, THE INNER SIDEWALL OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE WE WERE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ON US HWY 93 IN WESTERN MONTANA ON A DRY ROAD. ALL FOUR TIRES, PURCHASED AS A SET, HAD JUST UNDER 6,000 MILES ON THEM AND HAD BEEN ROTATED BY THE TIRE STORE FROM WHICH...

Feb 22, 2015 Air Bags Crash 78,000 mi

I DROVE INTO MY DRIVEWAY TO PARK IN OUR CAR PORT. AS I APPROACHED THE CAR PORT THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT IT DID NOT EVEN SLOW DOWN. THE CAR WENT OVER A 8 INCH BY 4 INCH BARRIER AT THE FRONT OF THE CAR PORT, CONTINUED TO GAIN SPEED AS IT WENT THROUGH A SMALL GARDEN, THEN...

Feb 22, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 78,000 mi

I DROVE INTO MY DRIVEWAY TO PARK IN OUR CAR PORT. AS I APPROACHED THE CAR PORT THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT IT DID NOT EVEN SLOW DOWN. THE CAR WENT OVER A 8 INCH BY 4 INCH BARRIER AT THE FRONT OF THE CAR PORT, CONTINUED TO GAIN SPEED AS IT WENT THROUGH A SMALL GARDEN, THEN...

Feb 22, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 78,000 mi

I DROVE INTO MY DRIVEWAY TO PARK IN OUR CAR PORT. AS I APPROACHED THE CAR PORT THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT IT DID NOT EVEN SLOW DOWN. THE CAR WENT OVER A 8 INCH BY 4 INCH BARRIER AT THE FRONT OF THE CAR PORT, CONTINUED TO GAIN SPEED AS IT WENT THROUGH A SMALL GARDEN, THEN...

Feb 22, 2015 Air Bags Crash 78,000 mi

I DROVE INTO MY DRIVEWAY TO PARK IN OUR CAR PORT. AS I APPROACHED THE CAR PORT THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT IT DID NOT EVEN SLOW DOWN. THE CAR WENT OVER A 8 INCH BY 4 INCH BARRIER AT THE FRONT OF THE CAR PORT, CONTINUED TO GAIN SPEED AS IT WENT THROUGH A SMALL GARDEN, THEN...

Feb 22, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 78,000 mi

I DROVE INTO MY DRIVEWAY TO PARK IN OUR CAR PORT. AS I APPROACHED THE CAR PORT THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT IT DID NOT EVEN SLOW DOWN. THE CAR WENT OVER A 8 INCH BY 4 INCH BARRIER AT THE FRONT OF THE CAR PORT, CONTINUED TO GAIN SPEED AS IT WENT THROUGH A SMALL GARDEN, THEN...

Feb 22, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 78,000 mi

I DROVE INTO MY DRIVEWAY TO PARK IN OUR CAR PORT. AS I APPROACHED THE CAR PORT THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT IT DID NOT EVEN SLOW DOWN. THE CAR WENT OVER A 8 INCH BY 4 INCH BARRIER AT THE FRONT OF THE CAR PORT, CONTINUED TO GAIN SPEED AS IT WENT THROUGH A SMALL GARDEN, THEN...

Feb 18, 2015 Structure 100,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LEAKS WATER EVERY TIME IT RAINS. SAFETY CONCERNS ARE MOLD GROWTH ON CARPETING, BODY RUST FROM EXPOSURE TO WATER, SEATS HAVE ALSO GOTTEN WET WHEN FOLDED DOWN INTO FOOT AREA (MORE MOLD), WINDOWS FOG UP BECAUSE OF EXTRA HUMIDITY IN THE VEHICLE (IMPAIRING VISIBILITY), AND COULD ...

Feb 18, 2015 Visibility/wiper 100,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LEAKS WATER EVERY TIME IT RAINS. SAFETY CONCERNS ARE MOLD GROWTH ON CARPETING, BODY RUST FROM EXPOSURE TO WATER, SEATS HAVE ALSO GOTTEN WET WHEN FOLDED DOWN INTO FOOT AREA (MORE MOLD), WINDOWS FOG UP BECAUSE OF EXTRA HUMIDITY IN THE VEHICLE (IMPAIRING VISIBILITY), AND COULD ...

Feb 18, 2015 Structure 100,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LEAKS WATER EVERY TIME IT RAINS. SAFETY CONCERNS ARE MOLD GROWTH ON CARPETING, BODY RUST FROM EXPOSURE TO WATER, SEATS HAVE ALSO GOTTEN WET WHEN FOLDED DOWN INTO FOOT AREA (MORE MOLD), WINDOWS FOG UP BECAUSE OF EXTRA HUMIDITY IN THE VEHICLE (IMPAIRING VISIBILITY), AND COULD ...

Feb 18, 2015 Visibility/wiper 100,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LEAKS WATER EVERY TIME IT RAINS. SAFETY CONCERNS ARE MOLD GROWTH ON CARPETING, BODY RUST FROM EXPOSURE TO WATER, SEATS HAVE ALSO GOTTEN WET WHEN FOLDED DOWN INTO FOOT AREA (MORE MOLD), WINDOWS FOG UP BECAUSE OF EXTRA HUMIDITY IN THE VEHICLE (IMPAIRING VISIBILITY), AND COULD ...

Jan 25, 2015 Structure 175,000 mi

STANDING WATER ACCUMULATES IN THE SPARE TIRE WELL AFTER HEAVY RAIN. *TR

Jan 25, 2015 Structure 175,000 mi

STANDING WATER ACCUMULATES IN THE SPARE TIRE WELL AFTER HEAVY RAIN. *TR

Jan 10, 2015 Seats

I JUST WANTED TO REPORT THAT THE FRONT SEATS IN MY CAR WERE DESIGNED SO POORLY THAT AFTER DRIVING OVER 3 HOURS ON A TRIP THIS WEEK IN IT MY LOWER BACK BECAME SORE. AND EVEN AFTER 3 DAYS LATER IT IS STILL SORE. I'VE OWNED PLENTY OF CARS IN MY LIFETIME AND NEVER HAVE I RUN ACROSS SEATING THAT HAS EV...

Jan 10, 2015 Seats

I JUST WANTED TO REPORT THAT THE FRONT SEATS IN MY CAR WERE DESIGNED SO POORLY THAT AFTER DRIVING OVER 3 HOURS ON A TRIP THIS WEEK IN IT MY LOWER BACK BECAME SORE. AND EVEN AFTER 3 DAYS LATER IT IS STILL SORE. I'VE OWNED PLENTY OF CARS IN MY LIFETIME AND NEVER HAVE I RUN ACROSS SEATING THAT HAS EV...

Dec 22, 2014 Structure

AFTER A HEAVY RAIN, THE FLOOR MATS IN THE BACK SEATS BECOME SOAKED TO THE POINT WHERE THEY DEVELOP MOLD EVEN AFTER THE WATER IS CLEANED-UP. CHILDREN SIT IN THE BACK SEAT AND ARE EXPOSED TO UNHEALTHY CONDITIONS. THE WATER SEAMS TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT DOOR/WINDOW AREA AND IS SEEPING INTO THE IN...

Dec 22, 2014 Structure

AFTER A HEAVY RAIN, THE FLOOR MATS IN THE BACK SEATS BECOME SOAKED TO THE POINT WHERE THEY DEVELOP MOLD EVEN AFTER THE WATER IS CLEANED-UP. CHILDREN SIT IN THE BACK SEAT AND ARE EXPOSED TO UNHEALTHY CONDITIONS. THE WATER SEAMS TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT DOOR/WINDOW AREA AND IS SEEPING INTO THE IN...

Oct 17, 2014 Suspension 56,221 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND GOING OVER A BUMP, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AS IT STARTED TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPLIANCE BUSHINGS, SHOCKS AND FR...

Oct 17, 2014 Suspension 56,221 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND GOING OVER A BUMP, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AS IT STARTED TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPLIANCE BUSHINGS, SHOCKS AND FR...

Sep 20, 2014 Engine 72,000 mi

MY ENGINE COILS WERE MISFIRING AND THE CAR SHUDDERED. I HAD THE COIL THAT WAS MISFIRING REPLACED, HOWEVER NOW A SECOND COIL IS MISFIRING. *TR

Sep 20, 2014 Engine 72,000 mi

MY ENGINE COILS WERE MISFIRING AND THE CAR SHUDDERED. I HAD THE COIL THAT WAS MISFIRING REPLACED, HOWEVER NOW A SECOND COIL IS MISFIRING. *TR

Sep 18, 2014 Structure 71,000 mi

AFTER A VERY HEAVY RAINSTORM, WE FOUND STANDING WATER IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR; THE REAR DRIVER SIDE FLOOR WAS ALSO VERY WET. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE PAST 10 MONTHS. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE PLASTIC SHEETING INSIDE THE DOOR SEVERAL TIMES AND US...

Sep 18, 2014 Structure 71,000 mi

AFTER A VERY HEAVY RAINSTORM, WE FOUND STANDING WATER IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR; THE REAR DRIVER SIDE FLOOR WAS ALSO VERY WET. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE PAST 10 MONTHS. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE PLASTIC SHEETING INSIDE THE DOOR SEVERAL TIMES AND US...

Sep 5, 2014 Steering 105,466 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING UP A HILL, ON A CURVE, AT ABOUT 40MPH, THE POWER STEERING LOCKED. I WAS SO CLOSE TO GETTING IN A MULTI-VEHICLE CAR ACCIDENT. USUALLY THIS EPS PROBLEM HAPPENS FIRST THING, RIGHT WHEN I START THE CAR IN THE MORNING EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE AND ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL, WHEN THIS P...

Sep 5, 2014 Steering 105,466 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING UP A HILL, ON A CURVE, AT ABOUT 40MPH, THE POWER STEERING LOCKED. I WAS SO CLOSE TO GETTING IN A MULTI-VEHICLE CAR ACCIDENT. USUALLY THIS EPS PROBLEM HAPPENS FIRST THING, RIGHT WHEN I START THE CAR IN THE MORNING EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE AND ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL, WHEN THIS P...

Aug 30, 2014 Steering 75,300 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT. CAR WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT AND THE STEERING WORK. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL. *TR

Aug 30, 2014 Steering 75,300 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT. CAR WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT AND THE STEERING WORK. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL. *TR

Aug 29, 2014 Power Train 76,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF MODEL YEAR 2007 HONDA FIT. THIS YEAR, WHEN THE CAR REACHED AROUND 76,000 MILES THE CLUTCH BEGAN TO FAIL TO FULLY DISENGAGE WITH THE PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED. EVENTUALLY THE PROBLEM WAS ISOLATED TO THE MECHANICAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (AS OPPOSED TO THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM). AFTER DISASSEMBLY...

Aug 29, 2014 Power Train 76,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF MODEL YEAR 2007 HONDA FIT. THIS YEAR, WHEN THE CAR REACHED AROUND 76,000 MILES THE CLUTCH BEGAN TO FAIL TO FULLY DISENGAGE WITH THE PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED. EVENTUALLY THE PROBLEM WAS ISOLATED TO THE MECHANICAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (AS OPPOSED TO THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM). AFTER DISASSEMBLY...

Aug 18, 2014 Visibility/wiper

DRIVING TO WORK EARLY MORNING I HAD THE HEADLIGHTS ON AND ALL THE SUDDEN IT WAS DARK, PEOPLE WERE FLASHING THEIR LIGHTS AT ME. I HAD TO PULL OVER. THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD COME ON BUT THE LOW BEAM AND FOG LIGHTS WOULDN'T. THEY FINALLY TURNED ON AFTER A WHILE. THEY HAVE TURNED OFF BY THEIR SELF A FEW TI...

Aug 18, 2014 Exterior Lighting

DRIVING TO WORK EARLY MORNING I HAD THE HEADLIGHTS ON AND ALL THE SUDDEN IT WAS DARK, PEOPLE WERE FLASHING THEIR LIGHTS AT ME. I HAD TO PULL OVER. THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD COME ON BUT THE LOW BEAM AND FOG LIGHTS WOULDN'T. THEY FINALLY TURNED ON AFTER A WHILE. THEY HAVE TURNED OFF BY THEIR SELF A FEW TI...

Aug 18, 2014 Visibility/wiper

DRIVING TO WORK EARLY MORNING I HAD THE HEADLIGHTS ON AND ALL THE SUDDEN IT WAS DARK, PEOPLE WERE FLASHING THEIR LIGHTS AT ME. I HAD TO PULL OVER. THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD COME ON BUT THE LOW BEAM AND FOG LIGHTS WOULDN'T. THEY FINALLY TURNED ON AFTER A WHILE. THEY HAVE TURNED OFF BY THEIR SELF A FEW TI...

Aug 18, 2014 Exterior Lighting

DRIVING TO WORK EARLY MORNING I HAD THE HEADLIGHTS ON AND ALL THE SUDDEN IT WAS DARK, PEOPLE WERE FLASHING THEIR LIGHTS AT ME. I HAD TO PULL OVER. THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD COME ON BUT THE LOW BEAM AND FOG LIGHTS WOULDN'T. THEY FINALLY TURNED ON AFTER A WHILE. THEY HAVE TURNED OFF BY THEIR SELF A FEW TI...

Aug 5, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 17,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPRO...

Aug 5, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 17,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPRO...

Jul 14, 2014 Structure 10,800 mi

WATER LEAKED INTO THE SPARE TIRE AREA CAUSING THE ENTIRE BACKSEAT FLOOR AREA TO BE SATURATED WITH WATER CAUSING MOLD AND RUST. THE DEALER HAD TO SEAM SEAL THE UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF ROOF. REAR TAIL LIGHT GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE WATER WAS ALSO COMING IN THROUGH THE AREA. *TR

Jul 14, 2014 Structure 10,800 mi

WATER LEAKED INTO THE SPARE TIRE AREA CAUSING THE ENTIRE BACKSEAT FLOOR AREA TO BE SATURATED WITH WATER CAUSING MOLD AND RUST. THE DEALER HAD TO SEAM SEAL THE UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF ROOF. REAR TAIL LIGHT GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE WATER WAS ALSO COMING IN THROUGH THE AREA. *TR

Jul 9, 2014 Structure

WATER IS LEAKING AND CAUSING RUST IN THE CAVITY WHERE THE SPARE TIRE SITS. ACCORDING TO ONLINE RESEARCH, THIS IS COMMON IN THE 2007-2008 HONDA FIT. THE WATER RUNS DOWN ALONG THE INSIDE PANELS AND POOLS IN THE SPARE TIRE CAVITY. THIS HAS CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE AND JACK TO BECOME COMPLETELY CORRODED AN...

Jul 9, 2014 Seats

WATER IS LEAKING AND CAUSING RUST IN THE CAVITY WHERE THE SPARE TIRE SITS. ACCORDING TO ONLINE RESEARCH, THIS IS COMMON IN THE 2007-2008 HONDA FIT. THE WATER RUNS DOWN ALONG THE INSIDE PANELS AND POOLS IN THE SPARE TIRE CAVITY. THIS HAS CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE AND JACK TO BECOME COMPLETELY CORRODED AN...

Jul 9, 2014 Electrical System

WATER IS LEAKING AND CAUSING RUST IN THE CAVITY WHERE THE SPARE TIRE SITS. ACCORDING TO ONLINE RESEARCH, THIS IS COMMON IN THE 2007-2008 HONDA FIT. THE WATER RUNS DOWN ALONG THE INSIDE PANELS AND POOLS IN THE SPARE TIRE CAVITY. THIS HAS CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE AND JACK TO BECOME COMPLETELY CORRODED AN...

Jul 9, 2014 Structure

WATER IS LEAKING AND CAUSING RUST IN THE CAVITY WHERE THE SPARE TIRE SITS. ACCORDING TO ONLINE RESEARCH, THIS IS COMMON IN THE 2007-2008 HONDA FIT. THE WATER RUNS DOWN ALONG THE INSIDE PANELS AND POOLS IN THE SPARE TIRE CAVITY. THIS HAS CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE AND JACK TO BECOME COMPLETELY CORRODED AN...

Jul 9, 2014 Seats

WATER IS LEAKING AND CAUSING RUST IN THE CAVITY WHERE THE SPARE TIRE SITS. ACCORDING TO ONLINE RESEARCH, THIS IS COMMON IN THE 2007-2008 HONDA FIT. THE WATER RUNS DOWN ALONG THE INSIDE PANELS AND POOLS IN THE SPARE TIRE CAVITY. THIS HAS CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE AND JACK TO BECOME COMPLETELY CORRODED AN...

Jul 9, 2014 Electrical System

WATER IS LEAKING AND CAUSING RUST IN THE CAVITY WHERE THE SPARE TIRE SITS. ACCORDING TO ONLINE RESEARCH, THIS IS COMMON IN THE 2007-2008 HONDA FIT. THE WATER RUNS DOWN ALONG THE INSIDE PANELS AND POOLS IN THE SPARE TIRE CAVITY. THIS HAS CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE AND JACK TO BECOME COMPLETELY CORRODED AN...

Jul 4, 2014 Power Train 63,092 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED AS LEAVING WORK. STARTING CAR HAS BEEN A RECENT ISSUE SINCE THE STARTER IS HAVING PROBLEMS BUT THE POWER STEERING FAILING THE ONLY SOLUTION HAS TO BEEN TO RESTART THE CAR. IN THIS CASE NOT POSSIBLE SINCE I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO RESTART. *TR

Jul 4, 2014 Steering 63,092 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED AS LEAVING WORK. STARTING CAR HAS BEEN A RECENT ISSUE SINCE THE STARTER IS HAVING PROBLEMS BUT THE POWER STEERING FAILING THE ONLY SOLUTION HAS TO BEEN TO RESTART THE CAR. IN THIS CASE NOT POSSIBLE SINCE I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO RESTART. *TR

Jul 4, 2014 Electrical System 63,092 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED AS LEAVING WORK. STARTING CAR HAS BEEN A RECENT ISSUE SINCE THE STARTER IS HAVING PROBLEMS BUT THE POWER STEERING FAILING THE ONLY SOLUTION HAS TO BEEN TO RESTART THE CAR. IN THIS CASE NOT POSSIBLE SINCE I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO RESTART. *TR

Jul 4, 2014 Power Train 63,092 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED AS LEAVING WORK. STARTING CAR HAS BEEN A RECENT ISSUE SINCE THE STARTER IS HAVING PROBLEMS BUT THE POWER STEERING FAILING THE ONLY SOLUTION HAS TO BEEN TO RESTART THE CAR. IN THIS CASE NOT POSSIBLE SINCE I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO RESTART. *TR

Jul 4, 2014 Steering 63,092 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED AS LEAVING WORK. STARTING CAR HAS BEEN A RECENT ISSUE SINCE THE STARTER IS HAVING PROBLEMS BUT THE POWER STEERING FAILING THE ONLY SOLUTION HAS TO BEEN TO RESTART THE CAR. IN THIS CASE NOT POSSIBLE SINCE I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO RESTART. *TR

Jul 4, 2014 Electrical System 63,092 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED AS LEAVING WORK. STARTING CAR HAS BEEN A RECENT ISSUE SINCE THE STARTER IS HAVING PROBLEMS BUT THE POWER STEERING FAILING THE ONLY SOLUTION HAS TO BEEN TO RESTART THE CAR. IN THIS CASE NOT POSSIBLE SINCE I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO RESTART. *TR

Jun 11, 2014 Steering 60,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING. IT WAS PARKED THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, IN 2011. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AGAIN FOR A COUPLE YEARS. NOW IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST 24 HOURS, ON 06/10/2014. MOSTLY WHILE PARKED/IDLE. ONCE WHILE IN TRAFFIC. I LIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS ON A WINDY ROAD. THIS IS VERY DANGEROU...

Jun 11, 2014 Steering 60,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING. IT WAS PARKED THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, IN 2011. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AGAIN FOR A COUPLE YEARS. NOW IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST 24 HOURS, ON 06/10/2014. MOSTLY WHILE PARKED/IDLE. ONCE WHILE IN TRAFFIC. I LIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS ON A WINDY ROAD. THIS IS VERY DANGEROU...

Jun 6, 2014 Steering 130,000 mi

UPON RESTARTING THE CAR AFTER A REST STOP THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOTED TO BE UPSIDE DOWN. IT COULD BE TURNED 360 OR MORE DEGREES WHEN THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING. THE STEERING WORKED WHEN THE CAR WAS MOVING, BUT AT A STOP IT MAY BE TURNED FREELY AGAIN. *TR

Jun 6, 2014 Steering 130,000 mi

UPON RESTARTING THE CAR AFTER A REST STOP THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOTED TO BE UPSIDE DOWN. IT COULD BE TURNED 360 OR MORE DEGREES WHEN THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING. THE STEERING WORKED WHEN THE CAR WAS MOVING, BUT AT A STOP IT MAY BE TURNED FREELY AGAIN. *TR

May 24, 2014 Steering 155,000 mi

ONCE IN AUGUST 2013 I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THEN AGAIN THIS TIME IN APRIL 2014 POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN WHILE DRIVING, THIS TIME I WAS GOING AROUND 45 MPH. BOTH TIMES, WHEN YOU TURN CAR OFF AND START AGAIN POWER STEERING WORKS FINE. *TR

May 24, 2014 Steering 155,000 mi

ONCE IN AUGUST 2013 I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THEN AGAIN THIS TIME IN APRIL 2014 POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN WHILE DRIVING, THIS TIME I WAS GOING AROUND 45 MPH. BOTH TIMES, WHEN YOU TURN CAR OFF AND START AGAIN POWER STEERING WORKS FINE. *TR

May 7, 2014 Structure 70,000 mi

THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED A PROBLEM WAS IN FEB. 2014 WHEN I ENTERED MY VEHICLE THERE WAS FROST ON THE INSIDE OF MY WINDSHIELD. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN HAVING FROST OR MOISTURE ON THE INSIDE OF MY WINDOWS WHEN I ENTER MY VEHICLE IN THE MORNING. I HAVE HAD TO VACUUM THE BACK FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES AFTER EV...

May 7, 2014 Seats 70,000 mi

THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED A PROBLEM WAS IN FEB. 2014 WHEN I ENTERED MY VEHICLE THERE WAS FROST ON THE INSIDE OF MY WINDSHIELD. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN HAVING FROST OR MOISTURE ON THE INSIDE OF MY WINDOWS WHEN I ENTER MY VEHICLE IN THE MORNING. I HAVE HAD TO VACUUM THE BACK FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES AFTER EV...

May 7, 2014 Structure 70,000 mi

THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED A PROBLEM WAS IN FEB. 2014 WHEN I ENTERED MY VEHICLE THERE WAS FROST ON THE INSIDE OF MY WINDSHIELD. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN HAVING FROST OR MOISTURE ON THE INSIDE OF MY WINDOWS WHEN I ENTER MY VEHICLE IN THE MORNING. I HAVE HAD TO VACUUM THE BACK FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES AFTER EV...

May 7, 2014 Seats 70,000 mi

THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED A PROBLEM WAS IN FEB. 2014 WHEN I ENTERED MY VEHICLE THERE WAS FROST ON THE INSIDE OF MY WINDSHIELD. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN HAVING FROST OR MOISTURE ON THE INSIDE OF MY WINDOWS WHEN I ENTER MY VEHICLE IN THE MORNING. I HAVE HAD TO VACUUM THE BACK FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES AFTER EV...

Apr 21, 2014 Structure 70,000 mi

WATER IS LEAKING INTO TRUNK SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR SEATS, ESPECIALLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR REPAIR IN THE MORNING, LEFT FOR ENTIRE DAY AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAK. DEALER TOLD ME I WOULD NEED TO ...

Apr 21, 2014 Structure 70,000 mi

WATER IS LEAKING INTO TRUNK SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR SEATS, ESPECIALLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR REPAIR IN THE MORNING, LEFT FOR ENTIRE DAY AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAK. DEALER TOLD ME I WOULD NEED TO ...

Apr 15, 2014 Structure 151,000 mi

AFTER HEAVY RAIN, WATER POOLS IN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT OF THE TRUNK, THE SEEPS INTO THE CARPET OF THE TRUNK AND BACK SEAT, CAUSING MOLD TO GROW. THERE APPEARS TO BE A BAD SEAL SOMEWHERE (HATCHBACK, TAIL LIGHT, ETC). THIS CAUSES A SERIOUS HEALTH CONCERN IN ADDITION TO BEING A MAJOR NUISANCE. ...

Apr 15, 2014 Structure 151,000 mi

AFTER HEAVY RAIN, WATER POOLS IN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT OF THE TRUNK, THE SEEPS INTO THE CARPET OF THE TRUNK AND BACK SEAT, CAUSING MOLD TO GROW. THERE APPEARS TO BE A BAD SEAL SOMEWHERE (HATCHBACK, TAIL LIGHT, ETC). THIS CAUSES A SERIOUS HEALTH CONCERN IN ADDITION TO BEING A MAJOR NUISANCE. ...

Mar 31, 2014 Engine 100,000 mi

SINCE AROUND 100 K MILES, MY CAR'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN FLICKERING OR STAYING ON AND THEN GOING OFF ON ITS OWN AFTER A COLD START. SOMETIMES THE LIGHT FLICKERS UPON DRIVING BEFORE WARM, ONCE THE GAS IS LET UP, THE LIGHT EITHER STOPS FLICKERING, OR CONTINUES TO FLICKER AND THEN REMAINS ON FOR ...

Mar 31, 2014 Engine 100,000 mi

SINCE AROUND 100 K MILES, MY CAR'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN FLICKERING OR STAYING ON AND THEN GOING OFF ON ITS OWN AFTER A COLD START. SOMETIMES THE LIGHT FLICKERS UPON DRIVING BEFORE WARM, ONCE THE GAS IS LET UP, THE LIGHT EITHER STOPS FLICKERING, OR CONTINUES TO FLICKER AND THEN REMAINS ON FOR ...

Mar 22, 2014 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING MY 2007 HONDA FIT THE HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW. I'VE CHECKED THE FUSE BOX AND THE FUSES ARE GOOD. *TR

Mar 22, 2014 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING MY 2007 HONDA FIT THE HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW. I'VE CHECKED THE FUSE BOX AND THE FUSES ARE GOOD. *TR

Mar 22, 2014 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING MY 2007 HONDA FIT THE HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW. I'VE CHECKED THE FUSE BOX AND THE FUSES ARE GOOD. *TR

Mar 22, 2014 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING MY 2007 HONDA FIT THE HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW. I'VE CHECKED THE FUSE BOX AND THE FUSES ARE GOOD. *TR

Mar 12, 2014 Visibility

2007 HONDA FIT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH RECALL NOTICE AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD

Mar 12, 2014 Visibility

2007 HONDA FIT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH RECALL NOTICE AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD

Mar 6, 2014 Steering 100,000 mi

I'VE HAD THIS ISSUE NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW APPROXIMATELY 45 DEGREES F, THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MODULE RELAY MAKES A STRANGE CLICKING BUZZING SOUND IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ENGINE STARTS. THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT STAYS ILLU...

Mar 6, 2014 Steering 100,000 mi

I'VE HAD THIS ISSUE NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW APPROXIMATELY 45 DEGREES F, THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MODULE RELAY MAKES A STRANGE CLICKING BUZZING SOUND IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ENGINE STARTS. THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT STAYS ILLU...

Mar 1, 2014 Structure 60,000 mi

2007 HONDA FIT MAJOR ISSUES: DOOR SEALS DO NOT KEEP OUT WATER WHICH RESULTS IN EXTREMELY SATURATED WET FLOOR IN THE DRIVER, REAR, TRUNK AND REAR PASSENGER AREA. THE PROBLEM WILL EVENTUALLY RUST OUT THE VEHICLE PREMATURELY AND IS A LIABILITY AND UNSAFE VEHICLE FOR LONG TERM USE. WITH THE WET INTERIOR...

Mar 1, 2014 Structure 60,000 mi

2007 HONDA FIT MAJOR ISSUES: DOOR SEALS DO NOT KEEP OUT WATER WHICH RESULTS IN EXTREMELY SATURATED WET FLOOR IN THE DRIVER, REAR, TRUNK AND REAR PASSENGER AREA. THE PROBLEM WILL EVENTUALLY RUST OUT THE VEHICLE PREMATURELY AND IS A LIABILITY AND UNSAFE VEHICLE FOR LONG TERM USE. WITH THE WET INTERIOR...

Feb 19, 2014 Steering 98,100 mi

I STARTED THE CAR AND NOTICED THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WAS ON. I TRIED TO TURN THE WHEEL AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. I TURNED OFF THE CAR, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND THEN READ ONLINE THAT I SHOULD TRY RESTARTING THE CAR. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WAS STILL ON. I TURNED O...

Feb 19, 2014 Steering 98,100 mi

I STARTED THE CAR AND NOTICED THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WAS ON. I TRIED TO TURN THE WHEEL AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. I TURNED OFF THE CAR, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND THEN READ ONLINE THAT I SHOULD TRY RESTARTING THE CAR. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WAS STILL ON. I TURNED O...

Feb 10, 2014 Exterior Lighting 105,060 mi

BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS QUIT AT THE SAME TIME. FOG LIGHTS AND HIGH BEAMS STILL WORKED. CAR HAS BEEN TO DEALER SINCE THE HEADLIGHT RECALL FOR OTHER ISSUES (DOOR SWITCH RECALL), BUT NOT SURE IF THE DEALER PERFORMED THE HEADLIGHT RECALL. *TR

Feb 10, 2014 Exterior Lighting 105,060 mi

BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS QUIT AT THE SAME TIME. FOG LIGHTS AND HIGH BEAMS STILL WORKED. CAR HAS BEEN TO DEALER SINCE THE HEADLIGHT RECALL FOR OTHER ISSUES (DOOR SWITCH RECALL), BUT NOT SURE IF THE DEALER PERFORMED THE HEADLIGHT RECALL. *TR

Jan 10, 2014 Power Train 113,000 mi

CAR SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON AN ENTRANCE RAMP TO A MAJOR HIGHWAY. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES. CLUTCH FAILED REQUIRING COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. *TR

Jan 10, 2014 Power Train 113,000 mi

CAR SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON AN ENTRANCE RAMP TO A MAJOR HIGHWAY. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES. CLUTCH FAILED REQUIRING COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. *TR

Jan 3, 2014 Steering 90,150 mi

WAS IN THE LEFT TURN LANE TO ENTER FREEWAY ON-RAMP. ONCE SIGNAL TURNED GREEN, IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. WAS SOMEHOW ABLE TO MAKE IT BACK HOME. TURNED OFF THE IGNITION PER CAR MANUAL, RESTART CAR AND TROUBLE C...

Jan 3, 2014 Steering 90,150 mi

WAS IN THE LEFT TURN LANE TO ENTER FREEWAY ON-RAMP. ONCE SIGNAL TURNED GREEN, IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. WAS SOMEHOW ABLE TO MAKE IT BACK HOME. TURNED OFF THE IGNITION PER CAR MANUAL, RESTART CAR AND TROUBLE C...

Jan 1, 2014 Structure 50,000 mi

2007 HONDA FIT MAJOR ISSUES: DOOR SEALS DO NOT KEEP OUT WATER WHICH RESULTS IN WET FLOOR IN THE TRUNK AND REAR PASSENGER AREA. THE PROBLEM WILL EVENTUALLY RUST OUT THE VEHICLE PREMATURELY AND IS A LIABILITY AND UNSAFE VEHICLE FOR LONG TERM USE. WITH THE WET INTERIOR COMES MOLD AND MILDEW THAT IS ...

Jan 1, 2014 Structure 50,000 mi

2007 HONDA FIT MAJOR ISSUES: DOOR SEALS DO NOT KEEP OUT WATER WHICH RESULTS IN WET FLOOR IN THE TRUNK AND REAR PASSENGER AREA. THE PROBLEM WILL EVENTUALLY RUST OUT THE VEHICLE PREMATURELY AND IS A LIABILITY AND UNSAFE VEHICLE FOR LONG TERM USE. WITH THE WET INTERIOR COMES MOLD AND MILDEW THAT IS ...

Dec 19, 2013 Steering 110,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN STARTING FROM A COLD START AND ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE OUT OF A PARKING LOT. INDICATOR PANEL LIGHT CAME ON. TURNED CAR OFF, THEN STARTED AGAIN AND POWER STEERING ENGAGED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THIS SAME SCENARIO OCCURRED A FEW MORE TIMES OVER THE FOLLOWING MONTHS, HOWEVER...

Dec 19, 2013 Steering 110,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN STARTING FROM A COLD START AND ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE OUT OF A PARKING LOT. INDICATOR PANEL LIGHT CAME ON. TURNED CAR OFF, THEN STARTED AGAIN AND POWER STEERING ENGAGED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THIS SAME SCENARIO OCCURRED A FEW MORE TIMES OVER THE FOLLOWING MONTHS, HOWEVER...

Dec 10, 2013 Service Brakes 44,150 mi

AFTER COLD START THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WERE LIT ON DASHBOARD. THEY WENT AWAY AFTER PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TWICE. THE LIGHTS WERE OFF DURING THE DRIVING AND BRAKES WORKED NORMALLY. SUBSEQUENT STARTING WAS UNREMARKABLE. THERE WERE NO LEAKS OR POOR QUALITY FLUID IN THE SYSTEM. CAN BE A F...

Dec 10, 2013 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILED. STEERING WAS HEAVY WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Dec 10, 2013 Service Brakes 44,150 mi

AFTER COLD START THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WERE LIT ON DASHBOARD. THEY WENT AWAY AFTER PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TWICE. THE LIGHTS WERE OFF DURING THE DRIVING AND BRAKES WORKED NORMALLY. SUBSEQUENT STARTING WAS UNREMARKABLE. THERE WERE NO LEAKS OR POOR QUALITY FLUID IN THE SYSTEM. CAN BE A F...

Dec 10, 2013 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILED. STEERING WAS HEAVY WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Dec 9, 2013 Steering 75,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. WAS FINE AFTER RESTART, BUT THIS IS DANGEROUS. DEALER ONLY RESET COMPUTER. THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER THE NHTSA SITE, AND THE CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED! *TR

Dec 9, 2013 Steering 75,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. WAS FINE AFTER RESTART, BUT THIS IS DANGEROUS. DEALER ONLY RESET COMPUTER. THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER THE NHTSA SITE, AND THE CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED! *TR

Nov 27, 2013 Steering 65,000 mi

STOPPED AT RED LIGHT POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON STEERING WENT STIFF. 2ND INCIDENT. *TR

Nov 27, 2013 Steering 65,000 mi

STOPPED AT RED LIGHT POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON STEERING WENT STIFF. 2ND INCIDENT. *TR

Nov 12, 2013 Engine 92,000 mi

RECURRING ENGINE MISFIRE CAUSING, RATTLING, SLOWING DOWN, PANEL LIGHT OUT, ENGINE SHUT OFF. *TR

Nov 12, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 92,000 mi

RECURRING ENGINE MISFIRE CAUSING, RATTLING, SLOWING DOWN, PANEL LIGHT OUT, ENGINE SHUT OFF. *TR

Nov 12, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 92,000 mi

RECURRING ENGINE MISFIRE CAUSING, RATTLING, SLOWING DOWN, PANEL LIGHT OUT, ENGINE SHUT OFF. *TR

Nov 12, 2013 Engine 92,000 mi

RECURRING ENGINE MISFIRE CAUSING, RATTLING, SLOWING DOWN, PANEL LIGHT OUT, ENGINE SHUT OFF. *TR

Nov 12, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 92,000 mi

RECURRING ENGINE MISFIRE CAUSING, RATTLING, SLOWING DOWN, PANEL LIGHT OUT, ENGINE SHUT OFF. *TR

Nov 12, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 92,000 mi

RECURRING ENGINE MISFIRE CAUSING, RATTLING, SLOWING DOWN, PANEL LIGHT OUT, ENGINE SHUT OFF. *TR

Nov 4, 2013 Steering 41,125 mi

POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FROZE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF A LEFT TURN. STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON , BUT I WAS NEARLY HIT BY A CAR THAT ASSUMED I WOULD BE ABLE TO TURN FASTER. STEERING SEEMED TO RESET AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF THEN ON AGAIN, BUT DID NOTICE SOME SLUGGISHNESS WITH ACCELERATION AFTER RE...

Nov 4, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 41,125 mi

POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FROZE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF A LEFT TURN. STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON , BUT I WAS NEARLY HIT BY A CAR THAT ASSUMED I WOULD BE ABLE TO TURN FASTER. STEERING SEEMED TO RESET AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF THEN ON AGAIN, BUT DID NOTICE SOME SLUGGISHNESS WITH ACCELERATION AFTER RE...

Nov 4, 2013 Steering 41,125 mi

POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FROZE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF A LEFT TURN. STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON , BUT I WAS NEARLY HIT BY A CAR THAT ASSUMED I WOULD BE ABLE TO TURN FASTER. STEERING SEEMED TO RESET AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF THEN ON AGAIN, BUT DID NOTICE SOME SLUGGISHNESS WITH ACCELERATION AFTER RE...

Nov 4, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 41,125 mi

POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FROZE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF A LEFT TURN. STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON , BUT I WAS NEARLY HIT BY A CAR THAT ASSUMED I WOULD BE ABLE TO TURN FASTER. STEERING SEEMED TO RESET AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF THEN ON AGAIN, BUT DID NOTICE SOME SLUGGISHNESS WITH ACCELERATION AFTER RE...

Oct 5, 2013 Suspension 61,000 mi

WENT TO DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, WAS TOLD COMPLIANCE BUSHING WAS CRACKED AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE UNEVENNESS AND PULLING IN SUSPENSION AND TIRES TO CUP AND BECOME DANGEROUS. ONLINE RESOURCES SEEM TO SHOW THIS AS A COMMON PROBLEM IN HONDAS, BUT NOT IN OTHER MAKES. *TR

Oct 5, 2013 Suspension 61,000 mi

WENT TO DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, WAS TOLD COMPLIANCE BUSHING WAS CRACKED AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE UNEVENNESS AND PULLING IN SUSPENSION AND TIRES TO CUP AND BECOME DANGEROUS. ONLINE RESOURCES SEEM TO SHOW THIS AS A COMMON PROBLEM IN HONDAS, BUT NOT IN OTHER MAKES. *TR

Sep 14, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 89,563 mi

THE CAR LAST COMMUNICATION WITH THE THROTTLE, THIS IS COUSE BY A COMPUTER CHIP ON A 2007 HONDA FIT, MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS HAPPENED WHEN YOU CHANGE THE GASOLINE PUMP, THIS IS A VERY DENGERES PROBLEM ON 2007 HONDA FIT. *TR

Sep 14, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 89,563 mi

THE CAR LAST COMMUNICATION WITH THE THROTTLE, THIS IS COUSE BY A COMPUTER CHIP ON A 2007 HONDA FIT, MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS HAPPENED WHEN YOU CHANGE THE GASOLINE PUMP, THIS IS A VERY DENGERES PROBLEM ON 2007 HONDA FIT. *TR

Aug 7, 2013 Structure

AFTER IT RAINS, WATER POOLS IN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT IN THE HATCHBACK. DOES NOT SEEM TO BE BREACHING THE SEAL AROUND THE HATCHBACK. SUSPECT WATER IS ENTERING THROUGH TAIL LIGHT. THIS OCCURS WITH A MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN, OR WHILE WASHING THE CAR. *TR

Aug 7, 2013 Structure

AFTER IT RAINS, WATER POOLS IN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT IN THE HATCHBACK. DOES NOT SEEM TO BE BREACHING THE SEAL AROUND THE HATCHBACK. SUSPECT WATER IS ENTERING THROUGH TAIL LIGHT. THIS OCCURS WITH A MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN, OR WHILE WASHING THE CAR. *TR

Aug 4, 2013 Steering 100,000 mi

WHILE GOING 65MPH ON THE FREEWAY THE POWER STEERING GAVE OUT AND THE LITTLE LIGHT ICON ON THE DASH TURNED ON. LUCKILY, BECAUSE I WAS GOING SO FAST I DIDN'T NEED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL MUCH IN ORDER TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE OFF TO AN EXIT. WHEN THE POWER STEERING GIVES OUT THE WHEEL IS ALMOST IMPOS...

Aug 4, 2013 Electrical System 100,000 mi

WHILE GOING 65MPH ON THE FREEWAY THE POWER STEERING GAVE OUT AND THE LITTLE LIGHT ICON ON THE DASH TURNED ON. LUCKILY, BECAUSE I WAS GOING SO FAST I DIDN'T NEED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL MUCH IN ORDER TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE OFF TO AN EXIT. WHEN THE POWER STEERING GIVES OUT THE WHEEL IS ALMOST IMPOS...

Aug 4, 2013 Steering 100,000 mi

WHILE GOING 65MPH ON THE FREEWAY THE POWER STEERING GAVE OUT AND THE LITTLE LIGHT ICON ON THE DASH TURNED ON. LUCKILY, BECAUSE I WAS GOING SO FAST I DIDN'T NEED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL MUCH IN ORDER TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE OFF TO AN EXIT. WHEN THE POWER STEERING GIVES OUT THE WHEEL IS ALMOST IMPOS...

Aug 4, 2013 Electrical System 100,000 mi

WHILE GOING 65MPH ON THE FREEWAY THE POWER STEERING GAVE OUT AND THE LITTLE LIGHT ICON ON THE DASH TURNED ON. LUCKILY, BECAUSE I WAS GOING SO FAST I DIDN'T NEED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL MUCH IN ORDER TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE OFF TO AN EXIT. WHEN THE POWER STEERING GIVES OUT THE WHEEL IS ALMOST IMPOS...

Jun 2, 2013 Engine 84,000 mi

ON COLD MORNINGS (<~50 F) THE VEHICLE STARTS FINE BUT HAS A ROUGH IDLE. WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN ~1/4 MILE FROM MY HOME THE CAR WILL LOSE ENGINE POWER AND SOMETIMES STALL (ONCE IN THE MIDDLE OF A ONCOMING TRAFFIC). ONCE THE COLD ENGINE LIGHT GOES AWAY (AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING) THE STALLIN...

Jun 2, 2013 Engine 84,000 mi

ON COLD MORNINGS (<~50 F) THE VEHICLE STARTS FINE BUT HAS A ROUGH IDLE. WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN ~1/4 MILE FROM MY HOME THE CAR WILL LOSE ENGINE POWER AND SOMETIMES STALL (ONCE IN THE MIDDLE OF A ONCOMING TRAFFIC). ONCE THE COLD ENGINE LIGHT GOES AWAY (AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING) THE STALLIN...

May 29, 2013 Steering 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER HAD TO USE MORE EFFORT IN ORDER TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING...

May 29, 2013 Steering 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER HAD TO USE MORE EFFORT IN ORDER TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING...

May 10, 2013 Engine 86,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHEN COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP - THIS HAS HAPPENED AT NUMEROUS OCCASION. A LOT OF OTHER SAME VEHICLE OWNERS HAVE CONFIRMED THIS AS WELL (THIS STARTED AT AROUND 45K MILES). ALSO, THE ENGINE WOULD GIVE A VIBRATING NOISE NOW WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED. ALL OIL CHANGES AND MAINTEN...

May 10, 2013 Engine 86,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHEN COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP - THIS HAS HAPPENED AT NUMEROUS OCCASION. A LOT OF OTHER SAME VEHICLE OWNERS HAVE CONFIRMED THIS AS WELL (THIS STARTED AT AROUND 45K MILES). ALSO, THE ENGINE WOULD GIVE A VIBRATING NOISE NOW WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED. ALL OIL CHANGES AND MAINTEN...

May 9, 2013 Structure 94,000 mi

WATER LEAKS INTO REAR HATCH AND POOLS INTO THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT. *TR

May 9, 2013 Structure 94,000 mi

WATER LEAKS INTO REAR HATCH AND POOLS INTO THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT. *TR

May 6, 2013 Structure 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED INTO THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. *TR

May 6, 2013 Engine 36,000 mi

2007 HONDA FIT BASE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN FLORIDA,THE PROBLEM FIRST APPEARED AFTER THE THE VEHICLE REACHED THE 30,000-35,000 MILE MARK AND CONTINUES TO THIS DAY. WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS LESS THAN 75 DEGREES F AND THE ENGINE HAS NOT REACHED NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE THE ENGINE WILL S...

May 6, 2013 Structure 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED INTO THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. *TR

May 6, 2013 Engine 36,000 mi

2007 HONDA FIT BASE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN FLORIDA,THE PROBLEM FIRST APPEARED AFTER THE THE VEHICLE REACHED THE 30,000-35,000 MILE MARK AND CONTINUES TO THIS DAY. WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS LESS THAN 75 DEGREES F AND THE ENGINE HAS NOT REACHED NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE THE ENGINE WILL S...

Apr 14, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 36,000 mi

MY CAR WOULD HESITATE OR HICCUP WHILE DRIVING 50MPH OR MORE. THE CAR WOULD ALSO SEEM TO THREATEN TO STALL AT RED LIGHTS. *TR

Apr 14, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 36,000 mi

MY CAR WOULD HESITATE OR HICCUP WHILE DRIVING 50MPH OR MORE. THE CAR WOULD ALSO SEEM TO THREATEN TO STALL AT RED LIGHTS. *TR

Apr 5, 2013 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

THERE ARE THREE SEPARATE BUT RECURRING INCIDENTS. FIRST THE TAIL LIGHTS AND PART OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS BLEW OUT. THE DEALER SAID I WAS PROBABLY HIT BY LIGHTENING AND REPLACED THE TAIL LIGHT BULBS AND A FUSE. NEXT THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND I WAS PLUNGED INTO TOTAL DARKNESS. ...

Apr 5, 2013 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

THERE ARE THREE SEPARATE BUT RECURRING INCIDENTS. FIRST THE TAIL LIGHTS AND PART OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS BLEW OUT. THE DEALER SAID I WAS PROBABLY HIT BY LIGHTENING AND REPLACED THE TAIL LIGHT BULBS AND A FUSE. NEXT THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND I WAS PLUNGED INTO TOTAL DARKNESS. ...

Mar 12, 2013 Exterior Lighting 76,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONE ON RTE. 528 APPROX 11:30PM, AND HAD BEEN DRIVING AT 70MPH FOR 30 MINUTES, WHEN A TOW TRUCK APPEARED ON THE SIDE OF AN UNLIT HWY. I TURNED ON MY LEFT TURN SIGNAL TO CHANGE LANES AND STAY AWAY FROM THE TOW TRUCK WHICH WAS LOCATED ON THE SHOULDER. AS I CHANGED LANES, I NOTICED THA...

Mar 12, 2013 Exterior Lighting 76,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONE ON RTE. 528 APPROX 11:30PM, AND HAD BEEN DRIVING AT 70MPH FOR 30 MINUTES, WHEN A TOW TRUCK APPEARED ON THE SIDE OF AN UNLIT HWY. I TURNED ON MY LEFT TURN SIGNAL TO CHANGE LANES AND STAY AWAY FROM THE TOW TRUCK WHICH WAS LOCATED ON THE SHOULDER. AS I CHANGED LANES, I NOTICED THA...

Mar 3, 2013 Steering 53,180 mi

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING. COULD BARELY MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. I FOUND OUT THAT HONDA HAS A TSB OUT ON THIS KNOWN PROBLEM (TSB # 09-043). IT INVOLVES AN EXPENSIVE REPLACEMENT OF THE EPS MODULE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, YOU'RE OUT OF LUCK. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE...

Mar 3, 2013 Steering 53,180 mi

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING. COULD BARELY MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. I FOUND OUT THAT HONDA HAS A TSB OUT ON THIS KNOWN PROBLEM (TSB # 09-043). IT INVOLVES AN EXPENSIVE REPLACEMENT OF THE EPS MODULE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, YOU'RE OUT OF LUCK. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE...

Jan 24, 2013 Steering 81,050 mi

POWER-ASSISTED STEERING FAILED APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES INTO DRIVING. WARNING LIGHT FOR STEERING DID ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH CONSOLE. AFTER TURNING OFF VEHICLE AND RESTARTING, THE POWER-ASSISTED STEERING RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. *TR

Jan 24, 2013 Steering 81,050 mi

POWER-ASSISTED STEERING FAILED APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES INTO DRIVING. WARNING LIGHT FOR STEERING DID ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH CONSOLE. AFTER TURNING OFF VEHICLE AND RESTARTING, THE POWER-ASSISTED STEERING RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. *TR

Dec 27, 2012 Steering 35,000 mi

ACCELERATED OUT OF AN INTERSECTION, FROM A STOP AT A STOP SIGN, CAR LOST POWER, STEERING...COASTED ACROSS INTERSECTION TO A STOP. CALLED FOR A TOW. WHILE WAITING, ATTEMPTED TO START CAR-IT STARTED. DROVE HOME AND HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER, EXAMINED FOR SEVERAL DAYS, COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM TO FIX. SA...

Dec 27, 2012 Engine 35,000 mi

ACCELERATED OUT OF AN INTERSECTION, FROM A STOP AT A STOP SIGN, CAR LOST POWER, STEERING...COASTED ACROSS INTERSECTION TO A STOP. CALLED FOR A TOW. WHILE WAITING, ATTEMPTED TO START CAR-IT STARTED. DROVE HOME AND HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER, EXAMINED FOR SEVERAL DAYS, COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM TO FIX. SA...

Dec 27, 2012 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

ACCELERATED OUT OF AN INTERSECTION, FROM A STOP AT A STOP SIGN, CAR LOST POWER, STEERING...COASTED ACROSS INTERSECTION TO A STOP. CALLED FOR A TOW. WHILE WAITING, ATTEMPTED TO START CAR-IT STARTED. DROVE HOME AND HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER, EXAMINED FOR SEVERAL DAYS, COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM TO FIX. SA...

Dec 27, 2012 Steering 35,000 mi

ACCELERATED OUT OF AN INTERSECTION, FROM A STOP AT A STOP SIGN, CAR LOST POWER, STEERING...COASTED ACROSS INTERSECTION TO A STOP. CALLED FOR A TOW. WHILE WAITING, ATTEMPTED TO START CAR-IT STARTED. DROVE HOME AND HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER, EXAMINED FOR SEVERAL DAYS, COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM TO FIX. SA...

Dec 27, 2012 Engine 35,000 mi

ACCELERATED OUT OF AN INTERSECTION, FROM A STOP AT A STOP SIGN, CAR LOST POWER, STEERING...COASTED ACROSS INTERSECTION TO A STOP. CALLED FOR A TOW. WHILE WAITING, ATTEMPTED TO START CAR-IT STARTED. DROVE HOME AND HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER, EXAMINED FOR SEVERAL DAYS, COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM TO FIX. SA...

Dec 27, 2012 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

ACCELERATED OUT OF AN INTERSECTION, FROM A STOP AT A STOP SIGN, CAR LOST POWER, STEERING...COASTED ACROSS INTERSECTION TO A STOP. CALLED FOR A TOW. WHILE WAITING, ATTEMPTED TO START CAR-IT STARTED. DROVE HOME AND HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER, EXAMINED FOR SEVERAL DAYS, COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM TO FIX. SA...

Oct 4, 2012 Steering

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR ACROSS A BUSY INTERSECTION, I WAS WANTING TO TURN LEFT AND IN DOING SO, THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT OF THE CAR AND I HEADED RIGHT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS UNABLE TO RE-ATTAIN POWER STEERING AND HAD TO GET MY CAR PUSHED INTO A PARKING LOT. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE LOST P...

Oct 4, 2012 Steering

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR ACROSS A BUSY INTERSECTION, I WAS WANTING TO TURN LEFT AND IN DOING SO, THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT OF THE CAR AND I HEADED RIGHT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS UNABLE TO RE-ATTAIN POWER STEERING AND HAD TO GET MY CAR PUSHED INTO A PARKING LOT. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE LOST P...

Oct 1, 2012 Air Bags

2007 HONDA FIT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL AIRBAG REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE FOR THREE SAFETY RECALLS. THE RECALL WAS INTENDED TO ADDRESS THE FRONT AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS. THE DEALER PERFORMED A $98 DIAGNOSTIC AND SPENT OVER TWO HOURS TRYI...

Oct 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

2007 HONDA FIT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL AIRBAG REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE FOR THREE SAFETY RECALLS. THE RECALL WAS INTENDED TO ADDRESS THE FRONT AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS. THE DEALER PERFORMED A $98 DIAGNOSTIC AND SPENT OVER TWO HOURS TRYI...

Oct 1, 2012 Air Bags

2007 HONDA FIT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL AIRBAG REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE FOR THREE SAFETY RECALLS. THE RECALL WAS INTENDED TO ADDRESS THE FRONT AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS. THE DEALER PERFORMED A $98 DIAGNOSTIC AND SPENT OVER TWO HOURS TRYI...

Oct 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

2007 HONDA FIT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL AIRBAG REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE FOR THREE SAFETY RECALLS. THE RECALL WAS INTENDED TO ADDRESS THE FRONT AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS. THE DEALER PERFORMED A $98 DIAGNOSTIC AND SPENT OVER TWO HOURS TRYI...

Aug 29, 2012 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING A RIGHT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HIS VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE ...

Aug 29, 2012 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING A RIGHT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HIS VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE ...

Aug 28, 2012 Structure 68,000 mi

AFTER AN OVERNIGHT TORRENTIAL RAIN I REALIZED THAT THE BACK SEAT FLOOR OF MY HONDA FIT 2007 (BEHIND THE DRIVER SEAT) HAD A PUDDLE OF WATER. I MEAN, A BIG PUDDLE. NO WINDOWS WAS LEFT OPEN AND THE CAR WAS NEVER DAMAGED. I USED TO PARK IN A GARAGE OVER NIGHT. SO OF COURSE I NEVER HAD THE CHANCE TO EXPE...

Aug 28, 2012 Structure 68,000 mi

AFTER AN OVERNIGHT TORRENTIAL RAIN I REALIZED THAT THE BACK SEAT FLOOR OF MY HONDA FIT 2007 (BEHIND THE DRIVER SEAT) HAD A PUDDLE OF WATER. I MEAN, A BIG PUDDLE. NO WINDOWS WAS LEFT OPEN AND THE CAR WAS NEVER DAMAGED. I USED TO PARK IN A GARAGE OVER NIGHT. SO OF COURSE I NEVER HAD THE CHANCE TO EXPE...

Aug 13, 2012 Steering 63,009 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN STREET AT 35 MPH. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. AN INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH BOARD AFTER THE STEERING QUIT. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR HOME WITH OUT THE POWER STEERING. WE FOUND A FORUM ON LINE WHERE WE FOUND THE PROBLEM ADDRESSED. ONCE WE RE-STARTED THE CAR THE...

Aug 13, 2012 Steering 63,009 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN STREET AT 35 MPH. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. AN INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH BOARD AFTER THE STEERING QUIT. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR HOME WITH OUT THE POWER STEERING. WE FOUND A FORUM ON LINE WHERE WE FOUND THE PROBLEM ADDRESSED. ONCE WE RE-STARTED THE CAR THE...

Aug 3, 2012 Steering 120,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM ACTS UP AND CAUSES YOU TO LOOSE POWER STEERING WHILE YOU'RE DRIVING MAKING THE STEERING OF THE CAR SUPER STIFF AT A MOMENTS NOTICE. ACCORDING TO FORUMS ONLINE THIS, PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON AMONGST HONDA FIT OWNERS AND MOST PEOPLES' ISSUE IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY ELECTRONIC POWE...

Aug 3, 2012 Steering 120,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM ACTS UP AND CAUSES YOU TO LOOSE POWER STEERING WHILE YOU'RE DRIVING MAKING THE STEERING OF THE CAR SUPER STIFF AT A MOMENTS NOTICE. ACCORDING TO FORUMS ONLINE THIS, PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON AMONGST HONDA FIT OWNERS AND MOST PEOPLES' ISSUE IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY ELECTRONIC POWE...

Jul 30, 2012 Power Train 70,035 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING IN LIGHT TRAFFIC ON A 2-LANE ROAD, CLUTCH FAILED AND I COULD NOT ENGAGE GEARS TO DRIVE. HAD TOWED TO MECHANIC, WHO RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND LEARNED THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON FAILURE IN HONDA FITS. THE TABS OR TEETH ON THE PRESSURE PLATE OF THE CLUTCH WERE WARPED OR BENT CAUSING...

Jul 30, 2012 Power Train 70,035 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING IN LIGHT TRAFFIC ON A 2-LANE ROAD, CLUTCH FAILED AND I COULD NOT ENGAGE GEARS TO DRIVE. HAD TOWED TO MECHANIC, WHO RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND LEARNED THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON FAILURE IN HONDA FITS. THE TABS OR TEETH ON THE PRESSURE PLATE OF THE CLUTCH WERE WARPED OR BENT CAUSING...

Jul 21, 2012 Exterior Lighting 32,000 mi

DEFINITELY THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE LOW BEAM AND FOG LIGHTS IN THIS CAR. JUST ENTERED TO INTERNET TO FIND IF SOMEONE LIKE ME, WITHOUT ADDITIONAL INCIDENTS, SUDDENLY MY LOW BEAM AND FOG LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING, AND FOUND NUMEROUS CASES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 21, 2012 Exterior Lighting 32,000 mi

DEFINITELY THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE LOW BEAM AND FOG LIGHTS IN THIS CAR. JUST ENTERED TO INTERNET TO FIND IF SOMEONE LIKE ME, WITHOUT ADDITIONAL INCIDENTS, SUDDENLY MY LOW BEAM AND FOG LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING, AND FOUND NUMEROUS CASES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 21, 2012 Steering

OVER THE YEARS I HAVE EXPERIENCED MY POWER STEERING FAIL AND IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN THE OLDER THE CAR GETS. WHAT HAPPENS EACH AND EVERY TIME IS WITHIN THE FIRST 5-10 MINUTES OF DRIVING IN THE MORNING AND USUALLY ON A DAMP AND COOL DAY IS THE POWER STEERING WILL STOP WORKING AND A INDICATOR LIGHT W...

Jun 21, 2012 Steering

OVER THE YEARS I HAVE EXPERIENCED MY POWER STEERING FAIL AND IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN THE OLDER THE CAR GETS. WHAT HAPPENS EACH AND EVERY TIME IS WITHIN THE FIRST 5-10 MINUTES OF DRIVING IN THE MORNING AND USUALLY ON A DAMP AND COOL DAY IS THE POWER STEERING WILL STOP WORKING AND A INDICATOR LIGHT W...

Jun 8, 2012 Structure 29,000 mi

THIS CAR IS LEAKING HORRENDOUSLY. I HAVE TO VACUUM THE FLOORING OF THIS CAR SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK TO PREVENT MOLD FROM GROWING ON THE WALLS, FLOORING AND SEATS OF THE VEHICLE. NO AFTER MARKET WORK HAS BEEN DONE AND WE HAVE NOW HAD TO REMOVE ALL CARPET AND PADDING TO PREVENT FURTHER MOLD INFESTATION. ...

Jun 8, 2012 Seats 29,000 mi

THIS CAR IS LEAKING HORRENDOUSLY. I HAVE TO VACUUM THE FLOORING OF THIS CAR SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK TO PREVENT MOLD FROM GROWING ON THE WALLS, FLOORING AND SEATS OF THE VEHICLE. NO AFTER MARKET WORK HAS BEEN DONE AND WE HAVE NOW HAD TO REMOVE ALL CARPET AND PADDING TO PREVENT FURTHER MOLD INFESTATION. ...

Jun 8, 2012 Structure 29,000 mi

THIS CAR IS LEAKING HORRENDOUSLY. I HAVE TO VACUUM THE FLOORING OF THIS CAR SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK TO PREVENT MOLD FROM GROWING ON THE WALLS, FLOORING AND SEATS OF THE VEHICLE. NO AFTER MARKET WORK HAS BEEN DONE AND WE HAVE NOW HAD TO REMOVE ALL CARPET AND PADDING TO PREVENT FURTHER MOLD INFESTATION. ...

Jun 8, 2012 Seats 29,000 mi

THIS CAR IS LEAKING HORRENDOUSLY. I HAVE TO VACUUM THE FLOORING OF THIS CAR SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK TO PREVENT MOLD FROM GROWING ON THE WALLS, FLOORING AND SEATS OF THE VEHICLE. NO AFTER MARKET WORK HAS BEEN DONE AND WE HAVE NOW HAD TO REMOVE ALL CARPET AND PADDING TO PREVENT FURTHER MOLD INFESTATION. ...

May 8, 2012 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTIONED. THE BULB HAD BEEN REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V624000 (EXTER...

May 8, 2012 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTIONED. THE BULB HAD BEEN REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V624000 (EXTER...

May 7, 2012 Structure 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER ACCUMULATED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO A LEAK. THE SPARE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC TO LOCATE THE LEAK. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE THE LEAK SO THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN T...

May 7, 2012 Structure 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER ACCUMULATED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO A LEAK. THE SPARE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC TO LOCATE THE LEAK. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE THE LEAK SO THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN T...

May 1, 2012 Structure 35,000 mi

SIGNIFICANT WATER LEAK THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOORS CAUSING ACCUMULATION OF MOLD AND OTHER IRRITANTS. AS AN ASTHMATIC THIS CAR HAS ALMOST BEEN UNDRIVEABLE. I SPEND COUNTLESS HOURS DRYING THE CARPET AND LEAVING THE WINDOWS OPEN TO AIR OUT. HAVE NOT FOUND A FUNGICIDE OR ODORANT TO COVER THE MOLD....

May 1, 2012 Structure 35,000 mi

SIGNIFICANT WATER LEAK THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOORS CAUSING ACCUMULATION OF MOLD AND OTHER IRRITANTS. AS AN ASTHMATIC THIS CAR HAS ALMOST BEEN UNDRIVEABLE. I SPEND COUNTLESS HOURS DRYING THE CARPET AND LEAVING THE WINDOWS OPEN TO AIR OUT. HAVE NOT FOUND A FUNGICIDE OR ODORANT TO COVER THE MOLD....

Apr 21, 2012 Steering 104,000 mi

2007 HONDA SPORTS FIT. POWER STEERING FAILED A FEW TIMES ALREADY WITHOUT NOTICE SINCE I BOUGHT IT LAST WEEKEND. POWER STEERING DID NOT LOCK UP AND WAS JUST FINE DURING TEST DRIVE. A FEW DAYS AGO, WARNING SIGN CAME ON. STOPPED THE CAR AND RESTARTED AGAIN A FEW TIMES AND WARNING SIGN WENT AWAY AND...

Apr 21, 2012 Steering 104,000 mi

2007 HONDA SPORTS FIT. POWER STEERING FAILED A FEW TIMES ALREADY WITHOUT NOTICE SINCE I BOUGHT IT LAST WEEKEND. POWER STEERING DID NOT LOCK UP AND WAS JUST FINE DURING TEST DRIVE. A FEW DAYS AGO, WARNING SIGN CAME ON. STOPPED THE CAR AND RESTARTED AGAIN A FEW TIMES AND WARNING SIGN WENT AWAY AND...

Mar 28, 2012 Steering Crash 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAINOUS ROAD APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE UNCONTROLLABLY TRAVELED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE VEHICLE THEN TURNED COMPLETELY OVER AND LANDED BACK ON THE WHEELS. THE AIR BAGS D...

Mar 28, 2012 Steering Crash 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAINOUS ROAD APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE UNCONTROLLABLY TRAVELED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE VEHICLE THEN TURNED COMPLETELY OVER AND LANDED BACK ON THE WHEELS. THE AIR BAGS D...

Mar 25, 2012 Steering 26,910 mi

STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY SEIZED UP, RANGE OF MOTION ABOUT 10 DEGREES EITHER WAY; PS WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON DASH. WAS ABLE TO SLOW, TURN OFF ROAD, PARK, CONSULT MANUAL. RESTARTED ENGINE, PS WARNING LIGHT WENT OFF; WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY TO DEALER SERVICE DEPT. FOR ADVICE. THEY SAID CONTINUE DRI...

Mar 25, 2012 Steering 26,910 mi

STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY SEIZED UP, RANGE OF MOTION ABOUT 10 DEGREES EITHER WAY; PS WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON DASH. WAS ABLE TO SLOW, TURN OFF ROAD, PARK, CONSULT MANUAL. RESTARTED ENGINE, PS WARNING LIGHT WENT OFF; WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY TO DEALER SERVICE DEPT. FOR ADVICE. THEY SAID CONTINUE DRI...

Mar 24, 2012 Steering 88,000 mi

POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER CAR WAS STARTED, AND STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. CAR WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE FOR EVEN A SHORT DISTANCE. TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON 15 MINUTES LATER AND PROBLEM WAS GONE. PROBLEM, HAS NOT RETURNED SINCE. WEATHER WAS 60 DEGREES, HA...

Mar 24, 2012 Steering 88,000 mi

POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER CAR WAS STARTED, AND STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. CAR WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE FOR EVEN A SHORT DISTANCE. TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON 15 MINUTES LATER AND PROBLEM WAS GONE. PROBLEM, HAS NOT RETURNED SINCE. WEATHER WAS 60 DEGREES, HA...

Mar 18, 2012 Exterior Lighting 53,600 mi

UP TO NOW, THIS CAR NEVER EXHIBITED A PROBLEM WITH LOW BEAM FAILURE. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL CORRECTION FOR HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH WHEN THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED. ON THURSDAY NIGHT, MARCH 15, 2012 LOW BEAMS FAILED TO COME ON AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS. USED HIGH BEAMS TO DRIVE ...

Mar 18, 2012 Exterior Lighting 53,600 mi

UP TO NOW, THIS CAR NEVER EXHIBITED A PROBLEM WITH LOW BEAM FAILURE. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL CORRECTION FOR HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH WHEN THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED. ON THURSDAY NIGHT, MARCH 15, 2012 LOW BEAMS FAILED TO COME ON AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS. USED HIGH BEAMS TO DRIVE ...

Mar 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

AT AROUND 30,000 MILES THE VEHICLE STARTED STALLING WHEN COLD. WE WOULD START THE CAR AND BEFORE YOU COULD SWITCH FROM PARK TO DRIVE THE ENGINE WOULD STALL. IT HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE EVER SINCE. WE NOW HAVE 100,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND NOW THE CAR WILL STALL WHEN PULLING FROM A STOP WHICH LEAVES US ...

Mar 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

AT AROUND 30,000 MILES THE VEHICLE STARTED STALLING WHEN COLD. WE WOULD START THE CAR AND BEFORE YOU COULD SWITCH FROM PARK TO DRIVE THE ENGINE WOULD STALL. IT HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE EVER SINCE. WE NOW HAVE 100,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND NOW THE CAR WILL STALL WHEN PULLING FROM A STOP WHICH LEAVES US ...

Mar 5, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN THE MORNING, I TURN THE CAR ON AND PUT THE CAR INTO GEAR AND BEGIN TO MOVE. WHEN I COME TO MY FIRST STOP THE CAR STALLS OUT. THIS HAPPENS EVERY MORNING. ONCE I START THE CAR BACK UP IT RUNS FINE AND DOES NOT STALL OUT. I HAVE SEARCHED MANY BLOGS AND SEE THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE....

Mar 5, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN THE MORNING, I TURN THE CAR ON AND PUT THE CAR INTO GEAR AND BEGIN TO MOVE. WHEN I COME TO MY FIRST STOP THE CAR STALLS OUT. THIS HAPPENS EVERY MORNING. ONCE I START THE CAR BACK UP IT RUNS FINE AND DOES NOT STALL OUT. I HAVE SEARCHED MANY BLOGS AND SEE THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE....

Feb 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY STALLED AND RESTARTED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE HAD SINCE RECURRED ON AN...

Feb 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY STALLED AND RESTARTED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE HAD SINCE RECURRED ON AN...

Jan 29, 2012 Structure 40,000 mi

CAR BODY SEAM BETWEEN ROOF AND SIDE PANELS LEAKING PROFUSELY CAUSING POOLING WATER IN TRUNK AND REAR PASSENGER FLOOR, SOAKING VEHICLE UPHOLSTERY AND CAUSING CONSIDERABLE MOLD GROWTH. *TT

Jan 29, 2012 Structure 40,000 mi

CAR BODY SEAM BETWEEN ROOF AND SIDE PANELS LEAKING PROFUSELY CAUSING POOLING WATER IN TRUNK AND REAR PASSENGER FLOOR, SOAKING VEHICLE UPHOLSTERY AND CAUSING CONSIDERABLE MOLD GROWTH. *TT

Jan 18, 2012 Steering 54,135 mi

POWER STEERING FAILS INTERMITTANTLY AND CAN BE ELIMINATED TEMPORARILY BY RESTARTING THE CAR. SERVICE BULLETIN 09-043 DELINEATES THIS PROBLEM AND HONDA DEALERS WANT IN THE VICINITY OF $1000 FOR THE FIX. AS THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY PROBLEM, I AM REPORTING IT NOW.

Jan 18, 2012 Steering 54,135 mi

POWER STEERING FAILS INTERMITTANTLY AND CAN BE ELIMINATED TEMPORARILY BY RESTARTING THE CAR. SERVICE BULLETIN 09-043 DELINEATES THIS PROBLEM AND HONDA DEALERS WANT IN THE VICINITY OF $1000 FOR THE FIX. AS THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY PROBLEM, I AM REPORTING IT NOW.

Jan 17, 2012 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS U...

Jan 17, 2012 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS U...

Jan 14, 2012 Steering 28,838 mi

I HAVE A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT. THE STEERING LIGHT IN THE DASH CAME ON AND I LOST POWERING STEERING AND HAD TO DRIVE MY CAR HOME IN SNOWY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER MY CAR HOME I WAS AFRAID I WAS GOING TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I DROVE VERY SLOW AND CAUTIOUS BUT I GOT HOME SAF...

Jan 14, 2012 Steering 28,838 mi

I HAVE A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT. THE STEERING LIGHT IN THE DASH CAME ON AND I LOST POWERING STEERING AND HAD TO DRIVE MY CAR HOME IN SNOWY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER MY CAR HOME I WAS AFRAID I WAS GOING TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I DROVE VERY SLOW AND CAUTIOUS BUT I GOT HOME SAF...

Dec 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE MISFIRED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 131,...

Dec 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE MISFIRED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 131,...

Dec 26, 2011 Steering 65,000 mi

A FEW TIMES OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, THE STEERING LIGHT UP ON THE COLUMN BUT WE WERE ABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN WITH THE ISSUE RESOLVED. HOWEVER, THIS TIME WE WERE DRIVING ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND THE LIGHT TURNED ON AND NEVER TURNED OFF AGAIN. POWER STEERING WAS COMPLETELY GON...

Dec 26, 2011 Steering 65,000 mi

A FEW TIMES OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, THE STEERING LIGHT UP ON THE COLUMN BUT WE WERE ABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN WITH THE ISSUE RESOLVED. HOWEVER, THIS TIME WE WERE DRIVING ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND THE LIGHT TURNED ON AND NEVER TURNED OFF AGAIN. POWER STEERING WAS COMPLETELY GON...

Dec 19, 2011 Steering

ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD FAIL ON START UP, PARTICULARLY AFTER SOME OVERNIGHT RAIN. WITHOUT THE STEERING ASSIST THIS CAR BECOMES DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS TO HANDLE. RESTARTING THE ENGINE HAS CORRECTED THIS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM SO FAR, BUT IT POSES A CONSIDERABLE DANGE...

Dec 19, 2011 Steering

ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD FAIL ON START UP, PARTICULARLY AFTER SOME OVERNIGHT RAIN. WITHOUT THE STEERING ASSIST THIS CAR BECOMES DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS TO HANDLE. RESTARTING THE ENGINE HAS CORRECTED THIS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM SO FAR, BUT IT POSES A CONSIDERABLE DANGE...

Dec 17, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

WITHIN THE FIRST FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING,THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR COMING TO A STOP. *TR

Dec 17, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

WITHIN THE FIRST FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING,THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR COMING TO A STOP. *TR

Nov 14, 2011 Steering 12,000 mi

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING HAS FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE DURING DRIVING AND CAUSED NEAR MISSES OF OTHER CARS. FAILURE MOSTLY OCCURS AT STARTUP, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE CAR. IT TENDS TO OCCUR WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS CLOSER TO FREEZI...

Nov 14, 2011 Steering 12,000 mi

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING HAS FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE DURING DRIVING AND CAUSED NEAR MISSES OF OTHER CARS. FAILURE MOSTLY OCCURS AT STARTUP, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE CAR. IT TENDS TO OCCUR WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS CLOSER TO FREEZI...

Oct 25, 2011 Steering 40,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE POWER STEERING FAILED. AT THE SAME TIME THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO SAFETY INTO A PARKING LOT. I SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND THE POWER STEERING FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. SOMEONE WITH LESS ARM S...

Oct 25, 2011 Steering 40,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE POWER STEERING FAILED. AT THE SAME TIME THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO SAFETY INTO A PARKING LOT. I SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND THE POWER STEERING FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. SOMEONE WITH LESS ARM S...

Oct 19, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD AND REPAIRED IT AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE FOR $3000. TWO WEEKS...

Oct 19, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD AND REPAIRED IT AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE FOR $3000. TWO WEEKS...

Oct 18, 2011 Steering 55,000 mi

WE ARE HAVING CONSISTENT PROBLEMS WITH RUBBING AND SQUEALING NOISES WITH RIGHT TURNS. IT IS VERY CONCERNING AS THE RUBBING HAS TO BE DAMAGING THE STEERING SYSTEM IN SOME WAY. SOMETHING IS DEFINITELY GOING WRONG HERE. IT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. *TR

Oct 18, 2011 Steering 55,000 mi

WE ARE HAVING CONSISTENT PROBLEMS WITH RUBBING AND SQUEALING NOISES WITH RIGHT TURNS. IT IS VERY CONCERNING AS THE RUBBING HAS TO BE DAMAGING THE STEERING SYSTEM IN SOME WAY. SOMETHING IS DEFINITELY GOING WRONG HERE. IT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. *TR

Oct 10, 2011 Steering 10,000 mi

AFTER HAVING PURCHASED MY FIT, ONE MORNING AT ABOUT 10,000 MILES, I STARTED MY CAR A POWER STEERING INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, THE ORANGE STEERING WHEEL LIGHT ON MY DASH. MY POWER STEERING WOULDN'T WORK. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON THEN THE POWER STEERING REENGAGED. THIS HAPPENED ONLY ONCE AND...

Oct 10, 2011 Steering 10,000 mi

AFTER HAVING PURCHASED MY FIT, ONE MORNING AT ABOUT 10,000 MILES, I STARTED MY CAR A POWER STEERING INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, THE ORANGE STEERING WHEEL LIGHT ON MY DASH. MY POWER STEERING WOULDN'T WORK. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON THEN THE POWER STEERING REENGAGED. THIS HAPPENED ONLY ONCE AND...

Oct 8, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

AFTER COMING TO A STOP, WHEN START TO ACCELERATE, VEHICLE STALLS. THEN HAS HARD TIME STARTING BACK UP. HAS CAUSED SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS WITH ALMOST BEING T-BONED AS THE CAR STALLED AFTER TRYING TO COMPLETE A LEFT HAND TURN FROM A COMPLETE STOP. *TR

Oct 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

AFTER COMING TO A STOP, WHEN START TO ACCELERATE, VEHICLE STALLS. THEN HAS HARD TIME STARTING BACK UP. HAS CAUSED SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS WITH ALMOST BEING T-BONED AS THE CAR STALLED AFTER TRYING TO COMPLETE A LEFT HAND TURN FROM A COMPLETE STOP. *TR

Oct 8, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

AFTER COMING TO A STOP, WHEN START TO ACCELERATE, VEHICLE STALLS. THEN HAS HARD TIME STARTING BACK UP. HAS CAUSED SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS WITH ALMOST BEING T-BONED AS THE CAR STALLED AFTER TRYING TO COMPLETE A LEFT HAND TURN FROM A COMPLETE STOP. *TR

Oct 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

AFTER COMING TO A STOP, WHEN START TO ACCELERATE, VEHICLE STALLS. THEN HAS HARD TIME STARTING BACK UP. HAS CAUSED SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS WITH ALMOST BEING T-BONED AS THE CAR STALLED AFTER TRYING TO COMPLETE A LEFT HAND TURN FROM A COMPLETE STOP. *TR

Sep 29, 2011 Exterior Lighting 41,000 mi

THE BOTH OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT AND THE FOG LIGHT FAILED TO LIGHT UP WITHOUT WARNING AT NIGHT AROUND 8:30PM. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THIS ISSUE RECENTLY AND I HAD ALREADY BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO DEALER TO HAVE THEM PERFORM THE RECALL REMEDY PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. SO I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK IN...

Sep 29, 2011 Exterior Lighting 41,000 mi

THE BOTH OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT AND THE FOG LIGHT FAILED TO LIGHT UP WITHOUT WARNING AT NIGHT AROUND 8:30PM. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THIS ISSUE RECENTLY AND I HAD ALREADY BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO DEALER TO HAVE THEM PERFORM THE RECALL REMEDY PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. SO I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK IN...

Sep 6, 2011 Structure

WE'VE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL EPISODES IN WHICH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR IS HOLDING AN IMPRESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER AFTER IT HAS RAINED. WINDOWS HAVE NOT BEEN LEFT OPEN. WE HAVE DRIED UP THE AREA ONLY TO FIND ANOTHER PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER IN THE FLOOR SPACE AGAIN AND AGAIN. THERE ARE NO TELL-TALE ...

Sep 6, 2011 Structure

WE'VE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL EPISODES IN WHICH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR IS HOLDING AN IMPRESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER AFTER IT HAS RAINED. WINDOWS HAVE NOT BEEN LEFT OPEN. WE HAVE DRIED UP THE AREA ONLY TO FIND ANOTHER PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER IN THE FLOOR SPACE AGAIN AND AGAIN. THERE ARE NO TELL-TALE ...

Aug 15, 2011 Steering 47,800 mi

POWER STEERING SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF - THE EVENT HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS: TWICE WHILE DRIVING - SERIOUS SAFETY RISK AS CAR BECOMES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER WITHOUT WARNING; AND THREE TIMES WHEN STARTING THE CAR - NO POWER STEERING IMMEDIATELY UPON START. DURING ALL E...

Aug 15, 2011 Electrical System 47,800 mi

POWER STEERING SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF - THE EVENT HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS: TWICE WHILE DRIVING - SERIOUS SAFETY RISK AS CAR BECOMES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER WITHOUT WARNING; AND THREE TIMES WHEN STARTING THE CAR - NO POWER STEERING IMMEDIATELY UPON START. DURING ALL E...

Aug 15, 2011 Steering 47,800 mi

POWER STEERING SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF - THE EVENT HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS: TWICE WHILE DRIVING - SERIOUS SAFETY RISK AS CAR BECOMES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER WITHOUT WARNING; AND THREE TIMES WHEN STARTING THE CAR - NO POWER STEERING IMMEDIATELY UPON START. DURING ALL E...

Aug 15, 2011 Electrical System 47,800 mi

POWER STEERING SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF - THE EVENT HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS: TWICE WHILE DRIVING - SERIOUS SAFETY RISK AS CAR BECOMES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER WITHOUT WARNING; AND THREE TIMES WHEN STARTING THE CAR - NO POWER STEERING IMMEDIATELY UPON START. DURING ALL E...

Aug 10, 2011 Steering 34,900 mi

ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO, WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK, SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING OUR HOME, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY ROUGH AND STARTED TO SHAKE THE CAR VIOLENTLY THROUGH A TURN AND THE EPS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR CAME ON. SHE TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN AND THE ISSUE REMEDIED ITSELF...

Aug 10, 2011 Steering 34,900 mi

ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO, WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO WORK, SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING OUR HOME, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY ROUGH AND STARTED TO SHAKE THE CAR VIOLENTLY THROUGH A TURN AND THE EPS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR CAME ON. SHE TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN AND THE ISSUE REMEDIED ITSELF...

Jul 27, 2011 Structure 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOORS WERE RUSTING FROM THE INTERIOR TO THE EXTERIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE AND STATED THEY BELIEVED THAT THE METAL WAS NOT TREATED PROPERLY WHEN MANUFACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Jul 27, 2011 Structure 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOORS WERE RUSTING FROM THE INTERIOR TO THE EXTERIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE AND STATED THEY BELIEVED THAT THE METAL WAS NOT TREATED PROPERLY WHEN MANUFACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Jul 26, 2011 Steering

AROUND JUNE 30, 2011, SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE CAR, THE POWER STEERING CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED LEAVING THE CAR WITH NO STEERING CAPABILITIES. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON, THE POWER STEERING RETURNED TO ITS NORMAL OPERATION. THIS SAME THING HAPPENED AGA...

Jul 26, 2011 Steering

AROUND JUNE 30, 2011, SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE CAR, THE POWER STEERING CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED LEAVING THE CAR WITH NO STEERING CAPABILITIES. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON, THE POWER STEERING RETURNED TO ITS NORMAL OPERATION. THIS SAME THING HAPPENED AGA...

Jun 30, 2011 Structure 4,000 mi

MY 07 HONDA FIT IS LEAKING WATER. THE CARPET IS WET AND MOLDY, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE REAR SEATS. THIS CAUSES MY WINDOWS TO HAVE CONDENSATION ON THEM AND IMPAIRS MY VIEW THROUGH THE WINDOWS SINCE THEY ARE FOGGY FROM OCTOBER TO MARCH WITH THE COLDER WEATHER.. THE SPARE TIRE AREA HAS WATER SITTING IN I...

Jun 30, 2011 Structure 4,000 mi

MY 07 HONDA FIT IS LEAKING WATER. THE CARPET IS WET AND MOLDY, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE REAR SEATS. THIS CAUSES MY WINDOWS TO HAVE CONDENSATION ON THEM AND IMPAIRS MY VIEW THROUGH THE WINDOWS SINCE THEY ARE FOGGY FROM OCTOBER TO MARCH WITH THE COLDER WEATHER.. THE SPARE TIRE AREA HAS WATER SITTING IN I...

Jun 23, 2011 Steering 80,000 mi

2007 HONDA FIT POWER STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED. *TR

Jun 23, 2011 Steering 80,000 mi

2007 HONDA FIT POWER STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED. *TR

Jun 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF THE ENGINE WAS ROTATING AND THE ENGINE RESPONDED AS IF THE VEHICLE WERE GOING TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS;HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTIN...

Jun 22, 2011 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF THE ENGINE WAS ROTATING AND THE ENGINE RESPONDED AS IF THE VEHICLE WERE GOING TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS;HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTIN...

Jun 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF THE ENGINE WAS ROTATING AND THE ENGINE RESPONDED AS IF THE VEHICLE WERE GOING TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS;HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTIN...

Jun 22, 2011 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF THE ENGINE WAS ROTATING AND THE ENGINE RESPONDED AS IF THE VEHICLE WERE GOING TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS;HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTIN...

Jun 18, 2011 Structure 42,000 mi

FRONT VEHICLE CARPET BENEATH GAS/BRAKE PEDALS HAS WORKED LOOSE. IT IS CURLED UP AND MAY POSE A RISE TO BRAKING ACCELERATING PEDALS, I WILL CONTACT HONDA ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE DRIVER'S LEFT FOOT TENDS TO GET CAUGHT IN THE CARPET AND THERE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A SIMPLE FIX FOR THIS. THE PLASTIC RUNNE...

Jun 18, 2011 Structure 42,000 mi

FRONT VEHICLE CARPET BENEATH GAS/BRAKE PEDALS HAS WORKED LOOSE. IT IS CURLED UP AND MAY POSE A RISE TO BRAKING ACCELERATING PEDALS, I WILL CONTACT HONDA ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE DRIVER'S LEFT FOOT TENDS TO GET CAUGHT IN THE CARPET AND THERE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A SIMPLE FIX FOR THIS. THE PLASTIC RUNNE...

Jun 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

WE REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS & AIR FILTER ON OUR 2007 HONDA FIT ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND RIGHT AFTER REPLACING THESE ITEMS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO WE HAD A MECHANIC PULL THE CODE & HE STATED THAT ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS WAS LOOSE SO IT WAS TIGHTEN & THE LIGHT WENT OFF. NOW THE LIGHT IS BACK ON...

Jun 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

WE REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS & AIR FILTER ON OUR 2007 HONDA FIT ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND RIGHT AFTER REPLACING THESE ITEMS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO WE HAD A MECHANIC PULL THE CODE & HE STATED THAT ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS WAS LOOSE SO IT WAS TIGHTEN & THE LIGHT WENT OFF. NOW THE LIGHT IS BACK ON...

Jun 13, 2011 Air Bags 49,032 mi

INTERMITTENT DISPLAY OF AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. ACCORDING TO DEALER THERE IS A BREAK IN THE STEERING WHEEL 'CABLE REEL' THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG (AS WELL AS THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL). *TR

Jun 13, 2011 Air Bags 49,032 mi

INTERMITTENT DISPLAY OF AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. ACCORDING TO DEALER THERE IS A BREAK IN THE STEERING WHEEL 'CABLE REEL' THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG (AS WELL AS THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL). *TR

Jun 11, 2011 Electrical System 58,000 mi

MY HONDA WAS IN A 2010 RECALL FOR DOOR PANEL WIRING FAILURE. A HEAT SHIELD WAS INSTALLED. THIS YEAR THE DOOR PANEL MELTED A LITTLE OVER A MONTHS TIME. HONDA HAD ME BRING IN MY CAR,SAID THEY WOULD TAKE PICTURES AND CONSULT WITH HONDA ENGINEERS. THEIR CONCLUSION: MUST HAVE BEEN VANDALISM BY CIGAR...

Jun 11, 2011 Electrical System 58,000 mi

MY HONDA WAS IN A 2010 RECALL FOR DOOR PANEL WIRING FAILURE. A HEAT SHIELD WAS INSTALLED. THIS YEAR THE DOOR PANEL MELTED A LITTLE OVER A MONTHS TIME. HONDA HAD ME BRING IN MY CAR,SAID THEY WOULD TAKE PICTURES AND CONSULT WITH HONDA ENGINEERS. THEIR CONCLUSION: MUST HAVE BEEN VANDALISM BY CIGAR...

Jun 2, 2011 Air Bags 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGERS AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON AND OFF WHETHER OR NOT SOMEONE WAS IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MIL...

Jun 2, 2011 Air Bags 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGERS AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON AND OFF WHETHER OR NOT SOMEONE WAS IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MIL...

May 27, 2011 Steering 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

May 27, 2011 Steering 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

May 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 10% OF THE TIME MY 2007 HONDA FIT IS FIRST STARTED, THE POWER BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP THE CAR. WITHIN 30 SECONDS OF STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES SEEM TO WORK NORMALLY. *TR

May 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 10% OF THE TIME MY 2007 HONDA FIT IS FIRST STARTED, THE POWER BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP THE CAR. WITHIN 30 SECONDS OF STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES SEEM TO WORK NORMALLY. *TR

May 9, 2011 Equipment

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED IN AUGUST OF 2009 THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THE CONDENSER FAILED AND FREON WAS LEAKING. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE CONTACT WAS AGAIN INFORMED THAT THE CONDE...

May 9, 2011 Equipment

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED IN AUGUST OF 2009 THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THE CONDENSER FAILED AND FREON WAS LEAKING. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE CONTACT WAS AGAIN INFORMED THAT THE CONDE...

Apr 26, 2011 Electrical System 45,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUES IN A RECALL (07V-549) FOR WIRE HARNESS OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM. THIS RECALL APPLIES TO "SALT STATES", HOWVER WE HERE IN FLORIDA NEAR THE GULF OF MEXICO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH SALT AND CORROSION. I WOULD LIKE TO URGE THE NHTSA TO EXPAND THE RECALL TO INCLUDE ALL...

Apr 26, 2011 Air Bags 45,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUES IN A RECALL (07V-549) FOR WIRE HARNESS OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM. THIS RECALL APPLIES TO "SALT STATES", HOWVER WE HERE IN FLORIDA NEAR THE GULF OF MEXICO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH SALT AND CORROSION. I WOULD LIKE TO URGE THE NHTSA TO EXPAND THE RECALL TO INCLUDE ALL...

Apr 26, 2011 Electrical System 45,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUES IN A RECALL (07V-549) FOR WIRE HARNESS OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM. THIS RECALL APPLIES TO "SALT STATES", HOWVER WE HERE IN FLORIDA NEAR THE GULF OF MEXICO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH SALT AND CORROSION. I WOULD LIKE TO URGE THE NHTSA TO EXPAND THE RECALL TO INCLUDE ALL...

Apr 26, 2011 Air Bags 45,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUES IN A RECALL (07V-549) FOR WIRE HARNESS OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM. THIS RECALL APPLIES TO "SALT STATES", HOWVER WE HERE IN FLORIDA NEAR THE GULF OF MEXICO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH SALT AND CORROSION. I WOULD LIKE TO URGE THE NHTSA TO EXPAND THE RECALL TO INCLUDE ALL...

Apr 25, 2011 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR FLOORBOARD CONTINUED TO BECOME SATURATED WITH WATER WHENEVER IT WOULD RAIN. THE MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO T...

Apr 25, 2011 Structure

THIS SPRING,WE NOTICED THE FLOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS WET,VISIBLE PUDDLES IN THE BACKSEAT AREA AND WATER IN THE SPARE TIRE AREA.WE ALWAYS HAVE THE WINDOWS CLOSED,THE KIDS ALWAYS KNOCK SNOW OFF THEIR BOOTS AND WE HAVE SNOW MATS,SO THERE IS AN OBVIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR.WE EASILY REMOVED A GALLO...

Apr 25, 2011 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR FLOORBOARD CONTINUED TO BECOME SATURATED WITH WATER WHENEVER IT WOULD RAIN. THE MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO T...

Apr 25, 2011 Structure

THIS SPRING,WE NOTICED THE FLOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS WET,VISIBLE PUDDLES IN THE BACKSEAT AREA AND WATER IN THE SPARE TIRE AREA.WE ALWAYS HAVE THE WINDOWS CLOSED,THE KIDS ALWAYS KNOCK SNOW OFF THEIR BOOTS AND WE HAVE SNOW MATS,SO THERE IS AN OBVIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR.WE EASILY REMOVED A GALLO...

Apr 18, 2011 Steering 58,800 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Apr 18, 2011 Steering 58,800 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Apr 5, 2011 Structure 42,339 mi

FINDING WATER BUILDUP IN THE FRONT DRIVE FLOORBOARDS OF MY 2007 HONDA FIT. GENERALLY THIS HAPPENS AFTER RAINSTORMS WITH SIGNIFICANT DOWNPOUR AND I DIDNT NOTICE THIS BECAUSE LATELY WEATHER'S BEEN PRETTY GOOD. NOW I'M FINDING THE WET SPOT WITH MOLD TO GO ALONG WITH IT AS WELL UNDERNEATH THE FOA...

Apr 5, 2011 Structure 42,339 mi

FINDING WATER BUILDUP IN THE FRONT DRIVE FLOORBOARDS OF MY 2007 HONDA FIT. GENERALLY THIS HAPPENS AFTER RAINSTORMS WITH SIGNIFICANT DOWNPOUR AND I DIDNT NOTICE THIS BECAUSE LATELY WEATHER'S BEEN PRETTY GOOD. NOW I'M FINDING THE WET SPOT WITH MOLD TO GO ALONG WITH IT AS WELL UNDERNEATH THE FOA...

Apr 4, 2011 Structure 68,000 mi

STARTED NOTICING THAT WATER WAS GETTING INTO THE BACK FLOOR BOARD OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATION NOTICED CONSIDERABLE AMOUNTS OF WATER UNDER THE SPARE TIRE. I HAVE NOTICED THE MOLD GROWING IN THE CARPET AND HAVE CLEANED THIS UP TWICE. THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER (JOHNSON CITY HONDA) SAYS THEY HAVE NE...

Apr 4, 2011 Structure 68,000 mi

STARTED NOTICING THAT WATER WAS GETTING INTO THE BACK FLOOR BOARD OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATION NOTICED CONSIDERABLE AMOUNTS OF WATER UNDER THE SPARE TIRE. I HAVE NOTICED THE MOLD GROWING IN THE CARPET AND HAVE CLEANED THIS UP TWICE. THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER (JOHNSON CITY HONDA) SAYS THEY HAVE NE...

Mar 22, 2011 Exterior Lighting 41,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICED THE VERY SAME DAY THE FAILURE OCCURRED (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V624000, -EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS...

Mar 22, 2011 Exterior Lighting 41,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICED THE VERY SAME DAY THE FAILURE OCCURRED (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V624000, -EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS...

Mar 17, 2011 Steering 71,000 mi

EVERY MORNING WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 40 DEGREES I HAVE NO POWER STEERING MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE THE CAR. IT IS A 2007 HONDA FIT. *TR

Mar 17, 2011 Steering 71,000 mi

EVERY MORNING WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 40 DEGREES I HAVE NO POWER STEERING MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE THE CAR. IT IS A 2007 HONDA FIT. *TR

Mar 8, 2011 Structure 42,000 mi

2007 HONDA FIT LEAKS WATER ON DRIVER'S SIDE, FOCUSED ON REAR PASSENGER SEAT, PARTICULARLY IN BACK CORNER NEAR WHEEL WELL. OCCURS MAINLY IN HEAVY RAIN AND HAS RESULTED IN MOLD GROWTH. LOCAL DEALERSHIP (HONDA OF MIDDLETOWN) HAS BLAMED LEAK ON PREVIOUS BODYWORK, IGNORING CUSTOMER'S REFERENCE TO NUMEROU...

Mar 8, 2011 Structure 42,000 mi

2007 HONDA FIT LEAKS WATER ON DRIVER'S SIDE, FOCUSED ON REAR PASSENGER SEAT, PARTICULARLY IN BACK CORNER NEAR WHEEL WELL. OCCURS MAINLY IN HEAVY RAIN AND HAS RESULTED IN MOLD GROWTH. LOCAL DEALERSHIP (HONDA OF MIDDLETOWN) HAS BLAMED LEAK ON PREVIOUS BODYWORK, IGNORING CUSTOMER'S REFERENCE TO NUMEROU...

Mar 3, 2011 Structure 9,000 mi

HEAVY RAIN CAUSES MY 2007 HONDA FIT TO LEAK INTO THE REAR PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE AUTOMATIC CARWASH WAS TO STRONG. BY THE TIME I DISCOVERED THE WATER, IT HAD STARTED TO MOLD UNDER THE FLOOR MAT. IT HAPPENED 4 TIMES BEFORE I C...

Mar 3, 2011 Structure 9,000 mi

HEAVY RAIN CAUSES MY 2007 HONDA FIT TO LEAK INTO THE REAR PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE AUTOMATIC CARWASH WAS TO STRONG. BY THE TIME I DISCOVERED THE WATER, IT HAD STARTED TO MOLD UNDER THE FLOOR MAT. IT HAPPENED 4 TIMES BEFORE I C...

Feb 28, 2011 Equipment

I HAVE A 2007 HONDA FIT WHICH HAS BEEN LEAKING WATER IN THE PASSENGER BACK FLOOR AREA FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. IT BEGAN OVER A YEAR AGO AND WAS SENT TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES. IT WAS ACCUMULATING OVER A 6 INCHES OF RAIN AND BECAME MOLDY AND SMELLED HORRIBLE. I EXPLAINED MY CONCERNS TO THE DEALE...

Feb 28, 2011 Structure

I HAVE A 2007 HONDA FIT WHICH HAS BEEN LEAKING WATER IN THE PASSENGER BACK FLOOR AREA FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. IT BEGAN OVER A YEAR AGO AND WAS SENT TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES. IT WAS ACCUMULATING OVER A 6 INCHES OF RAIN AND BECAME MOLDY AND SMELLED HORRIBLE. I EXPLAINED MY CONCERNS TO THE DEALE...

Feb 28, 2011 Equipment

I HAVE A 2007 HONDA FIT WHICH HAS BEEN LEAKING WATER IN THE PASSENGER BACK FLOOR AREA FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. IT BEGAN OVER A YEAR AGO AND WAS SENT TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES. IT WAS ACCUMULATING OVER A 6 INCHES OF RAIN AND BECAME MOLDY AND SMELLED HORRIBLE. I EXPLAINED MY CONCERNS TO THE DEALE...

Feb 28, 2011 Structure

I HAVE A 2007 HONDA FIT WHICH HAS BEEN LEAKING WATER IN THE PASSENGER BACK FLOOR AREA FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. IT BEGAN OVER A YEAR AGO AND WAS SENT TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES. IT WAS ACCUMULATING OVER A 6 INCHES OF RAIN AND BECAME MOLDY AND SMELLED HORRIBLE. I EXPLAINED MY CONCERNS TO THE DEALE...

Feb 26, 2011 Unknown Or Other 300 mi

WHILE DRIVING 2011 HONDA FIT IN THE HIGHWAY A SMALL PEBBLE HIT LOWER DRIVER SIDE OF FRONT WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO CRACK (CRACK IS ABOUT 20 INCHES LONG). WINDSHIELD MAY BE TOO THIN OR DEFECTIVE, BECAUSE UNDER REGULAR CIRCUMSTANCES THE WINDSHIELD WOULDN'T CRACK (SMALL PEBBLES USUALLY CH...

Feb 26, 2011 Unknown Or Other 300 mi

WHILE DRIVING 2011 HONDA FIT IN THE HIGHWAY A SMALL PEBBLE HIT LOWER DRIVER SIDE OF FRONT WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO CRACK (CRACK IS ABOUT 20 INCHES LONG). WINDSHIELD MAY BE TOO THIN OR DEFECTIVE, BECAUSE UNDER REGULAR CIRCUMSTANCES THE WINDSHIELD WOULDN'T CRACK (SMALL PEBBLES USUALLY CH...

Feb 25, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 12,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE FOOT BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED & WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED. MILEAGE WAS ABOUT 12,000 & YEAR WAS 2009 . THERE WAS A RECURRENCE FEB. 16 ,2011..MILEAGE ABOUT 20,000. *TR

Feb 25, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 12,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE FOOT BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED & WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED. MILEAGE WAS ABOUT 12,000 & YEAR WAS 2009 . THERE WAS A RECURRENCE FEB. 16 ,2011..MILEAGE ABOUT 20,000. *TR

Feb 24, 2011 Steering 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED. THE CONTACT TRIED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE BUT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT; THE POWER STEERING RESET ITSELF. THE MANU...

Feb 24, 2011 Steering 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED. THE CONTACT TRIED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE BUT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT; THE POWER STEERING RESET ITSELF. THE MANU...

Feb 22, 2011 Structure 1,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE LEAK OCCURRED WHENEVER THERE WAS A HEAVY RAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND THE LEAK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500 AN...

Feb 22, 2011 Structure 1,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE LEAK OCCURRED WHENEVER THERE WAS A HEAVY RAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND THE LEAK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500 AN...

Feb 7, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING INTO HER AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO A BUSH ON THE SIDEWALK. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIF...

Feb 7, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING INTO HER AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO A BUSH ON THE SIDEWALK. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIF...

Jan 27, 2011 Steering 49,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2007 HONDA FIT APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO AT 49,000 MILES. MY EPS INDICATOR CAME ON LESS THAN ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASE; IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS WAS AN ISSUE PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE OF MY CAR. ON PAGE 62 OF MY OWNERS MANUAL IT SAYS TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND THE ISSUE SHOULD GO AWAY SO ...

Jan 27, 2011 Steering 49,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2007 HONDA FIT APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO AT 49,000 MILES. MY EPS INDICATOR CAME ON LESS THAN ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASE; IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS WAS AN ISSUE PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE OF MY CAR. ON PAGE 62 OF MY OWNERS MANUAL IT SAYS TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND THE ISSUE SHOULD GO AWAY SO ...

Jan 19, 2011 Unknown Or Other 87,700 mi

IN DECEMBER AFTER A HEAVY RAIN, THE DRIVE SIDE DOOR LOCK BECAME INOPERABLE - THE KEY COULD NOT BE INSERTED. I TOOK IT TO MY HONDA DEALER WHO CHARGED ME $220 TO RE-KEY THE LOCK. ON JANUARY 18, 2011 WE HAD ANOTHER HEAVY RAIN AND THE SAME THING OCCURRED. I WILL BE TAKING IT BACK TO THE HONDA DEALER TO ...

Jan 19, 2011 Unknown Or Other 87,700 mi

IN DECEMBER AFTER A HEAVY RAIN, THE DRIVE SIDE DOOR LOCK BECAME INOPERABLE - THE KEY COULD NOT BE INSERTED. I TOOK IT TO MY HONDA DEALER WHO CHARGED ME $220 TO RE-KEY THE LOCK. ON JANUARY 18, 2011 WE HAD ANOTHER HEAVY RAIN AND THE SAME THING OCCURRED. I WILL BE TAKING IT BACK TO THE HONDA DEALER TO ...

Jan 5, 2011 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL(NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V6...

Jan 5, 2011 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL(NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V6...

Dec 25, 2010 Structure 23,000 mi

DURING THE RAIN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT GOT FLOODED; THIS CAUSED RUST FORMATION ON THE JACK, GROWTH OF THE MOLD AND EXTREME FOGGING OF THE WINDOWS. THE LEAK IS MOST PROBABLY CAUSED BY THE REAR DOOR TO BODY SEAL FAILURE. *TR

Dec 25, 2010 Structure 23,000 mi

DURING THE RAIN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT GOT FLOODED; THIS CAUSED RUST FORMATION ON THE JACK, GROWTH OF THE MOLD AND EXTREME FOGGING OF THE WINDOWS. THE LEAK IS MOST PROBABLY CAUSED BY THE REAR DOOR TO BODY SEAL FAILURE. *TR

Dec 21, 2010 Steering 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN COLD WEATHER WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE ON, THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL WHEN MAKING A TURN CAUSING IT TO BE DIFFI...

Dec 21, 2010 Steering 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN COLD WEATHER WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE ON, THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL WHEN MAKING A TURN CAUSING IT TO BE DIFFI...

Dec 20, 2010 Steering 51,500 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ON MY HONDA FIT FAILED TO FUNCTION. FORTUNATELY, THE EVENT HAPPENED IN MY GARAGE, BUT IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE WHEELS. SO, I HAD TO FIND OTHER TRANSPORTATION TO MAKE MY THANKSGIVING DINNER. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTER HAD THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE ROAD.

Dec 20, 2010 Steering 51,500 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ON MY HONDA FIT FAILED TO FUNCTION. FORTUNATELY, THE EVENT HAPPENED IN MY GARAGE, BUT IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE WHEELS. SO, I HAD TO FIND OTHER TRANSPORTATION TO MAKE MY THANKSGIVING DINNER. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTER HAD THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE ROAD.

Dec 15, 2010 Exterior Lighting 31,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE NIGHT WHEN MY LOWBEAMS WENT OUT. I PULLED OVER AND TRIED MANY THINGS WITH NO LUCK. MY HIGH BEAMS STILL WORKED SO I DROVE HOME USING THOSE. I CHECKED THE FUSES AND THE BULBS, ALL WERE FINE. WHEN I TOOK IT TO HONDA THEY FOUND THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS MESSED UP. THEY ARE REPL...

Dec 15, 2010 Exterior Lighting 31,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE NIGHT WHEN MY LOWBEAMS WENT OUT. I PULLED OVER AND TRIED MANY THINGS WITH NO LUCK. MY HIGH BEAMS STILL WORKED SO I DROVE HOME USING THOSE. I CHECKED THE FUSES AND THE BULBS, ALL WERE FINE. WHEN I TOOK IT TO HONDA THEY FOUND THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS MESSED UP. THEY ARE REPL...

Dec 12, 2010 Steering 39,800 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING. RESTARTING THE ENGINE RESTORED THE POWER STEERING. *TR

Dec 12, 2010 Steering 39,800 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING. RESTARTING THE ENGINE RESTORED THE POWER STEERING. *TR

Dec 1, 2010 Exterior Lighting 48,500 mi

GM - 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT A/T WITH 48,000 MILES. FIRST NOTICED ELECTRICAL BURN SMELL. THEN THE NEXT DAY NOTICED SMOKE IN ADDITION OF ELECTRICAL & PLASTIC BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE OPENING OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. SAME NIGHT TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND COULD HEAR A FRYING NOISE FROM THE AROUN...

Dec 1, 2010 Electrical System 48,500 mi

GM - 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT A/T WITH 48,000 MILES. FIRST NOTICED ELECTRICAL BURN SMELL. THEN THE NEXT DAY NOTICED SMOKE IN ADDITION OF ELECTRICAL & PLASTIC BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE OPENING OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. SAME NIGHT TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND COULD HEAR A FRYING NOISE FROM THE AROUN...

Dec 1, 2010 Interior Lighting 48,500 mi

GM - 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT A/T WITH 48,000 MILES. FIRST NOTICED ELECTRICAL BURN SMELL. THEN THE NEXT DAY NOTICED SMOKE IN ADDITION OF ELECTRICAL & PLASTIC BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE OPENING OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. SAME NIGHT TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND COULD HEAR A FRYING NOISE FROM THE AROUN...

Dec 1, 2010 Exterior Lighting 48,500 mi

GM - 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT A/T WITH 48,000 MILES. FIRST NOTICED ELECTRICAL BURN SMELL. THEN THE NEXT DAY NOTICED SMOKE IN ADDITION OF ELECTRICAL & PLASTIC BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE OPENING OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. SAME NIGHT TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND COULD HEAR A FRYING NOISE FROM THE AROUN...

Dec 1, 2010 Electrical System 48,500 mi

GM - 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT A/T WITH 48,000 MILES. FIRST NOTICED ELECTRICAL BURN SMELL. THEN THE NEXT DAY NOTICED SMOKE IN ADDITION OF ELECTRICAL & PLASTIC BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE OPENING OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. SAME NIGHT TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND COULD HEAR A FRYING NOISE FROM THE AROUN...

Dec 1, 2010 Interior Lighting 48,500 mi

GM - 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT A/T WITH 48,000 MILES. FIRST NOTICED ELECTRICAL BURN SMELL. THEN THE NEXT DAY NOTICED SMOKE IN ADDITION OF ELECTRICAL & PLASTIC BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE OPENING OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. SAME NIGHT TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND COULD HEAR A FRYING NOISE FROM THE AROUN...

Nov 29, 2010 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE LOW BEAMS FAILED WHEN HE TURNED THE HEADLIGHT ON AND ONLY THE HIGH BEAMS WORKED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 80,000.

Nov 29, 2010 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE LOW BEAMS FAILED WHEN HE TURNED THE HEADLIGHT ON AND ONLY THE HIGH BEAMS WORKED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 80,000.

Nov 26, 2010 Structure 57,000 mi

STRUCTURAL. MY 2007 HONDA FIT IS LEAKING WATER ONTO THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT FLOOR. IT IS CAUSING MOLD WHICH AGGRAVATES MY ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES. IT IS ALSO RUSTING THE DOOR PANELS, FLOOR BOARDS AND THE SPARE TIRE WELL. I HAD TO THROW OUT MY FLOOR MAT, AS IT WAS MOLDED. I BELIEVE HONDA...

Nov 26, 2010 Structure 57,000 mi

STRUCTURAL. MY 2007 HONDA FIT IS LEAKING WATER ONTO THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT FLOOR. IT IS CAUSING MOLD WHICH AGGRAVATES MY ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES. IT IS ALSO RUSTING THE DOOR PANELS, FLOOR BOARDS AND THE SPARE TIRE WELL. I HAD TO THROW OUT MY FLOOR MAT, AS IT WAS MOLDED. I BELIEVE HONDA...

Nov 24, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS FINE WHEN NEW. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 45,000 MILES THE VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING AFTER A COLD START UP. VEHICLE WOULD START FINE BUT THEN STALL AFTER A STOP AS AT AN INTERSECTION. THIS WOULD OCCUR ON ANY COLD ENGINE START-UP. THE NORMAL PATTERN WOULD BE YOU WOULD COME TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECT...

Nov 24, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS FINE WHEN NEW. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 45,000 MILES THE VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING AFTER A COLD START UP. VEHICLE WOULD START FINE BUT THEN STALL AFTER A STOP AS AT AN INTERSECTION. THIS WOULD OCCUR ON ANY COLD ENGINE START-UP. THE NORMAL PATTERN WOULD BE YOU WOULD COME TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECT...

Nov 23, 2010 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND ONLY THE HIGH BEAMS WERE WORKING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS AND THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH MANUFACTURER AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLA...

Nov 23, 2010 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND ONLY THE HIGH BEAMS WERE WORKING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS AND THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH MANUFACTURER AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLA...

Nov 22, 2010 Steering 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED IT. THE POWER STEERING RESET AFTER THE RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT CALL...

Nov 22, 2010 Steering 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED IT. THE POWER STEERING RESET AFTER THE RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT CALL...

Nov 21, 2010 Exterior Lighting 117,000 mi

WAS DRIVING MY HONDA FIT 2007 LAST NIGHT WHEN MY LOW BEAMS SUDDENLY WENT OUT. I HAD ONLY MY HIGH BEAMS AND HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH PEOPLE FLASHING THEIR HIGH BEAMS AT ME. I WENT TO THE AUTO PARTS STORE TO GET NEW FUSES TO SEE IF THIS WOULD HELP THE PROBLEM AND I REPLACED THEM BUT THE FUSES WERE FINE....

Nov 21, 2010 Exterior Lighting 117,000 mi

WAS DRIVING MY HONDA FIT 2007 LAST NIGHT WHEN MY LOW BEAMS SUDDENLY WENT OUT. I HAD ONLY MY HIGH BEAMS AND HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH PEOPLE FLASHING THEIR HIGH BEAMS AT ME. I WENT TO THE AUTO PARTS STORE TO GET NEW FUSES TO SEE IF THIS WOULD HELP THE PROBLEM AND I REPLACED THEM BUT THE FUSES WERE FINE....

Nov 9, 2010 Steering 31,000 mi

I STARTED UP MY CAR (HONDA FIT 2007) FROM A COLD START AND THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. I RESTARTED THE CAR A FEW TIMES AFTER WARDS AND STILL TO NO AVAIL. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN AND WHEN CHECKING UNDER THE HOOD, NOTHING SEEMED TO BE WRONG. AFTER WAITING ABOUT A HALF HOUR THE ...

Nov 9, 2010 Exterior Lighting 63,700 mi

I HAVE A 2007 HONDA FIT. A FEW DAYS AGO, IT BECAME DARK WHILE DRIVING AND I TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS BUT THE LOW BEAMS AND FOG LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON. THE HIGH BEAMS DID FUNCTION. I DROVE HOME WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON (PISSED OFF A FEW OTHER DRIVERS WHO FLASHED THEIR HIGH BEAMS AT ME. I TRIED LOW BE...

Nov 9, 2010 Electrical System 63,700 mi

I HAVE A 2007 HONDA FIT. A FEW DAYS AGO, IT BECAME DARK WHILE DRIVING AND I TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS BUT THE LOW BEAMS AND FOG LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON. THE HIGH BEAMS DID FUNCTION. I DROVE HOME WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON (PISSED OFF A FEW OTHER DRIVERS WHO FLASHED THEIR HIGH BEAMS AT ME. I TRIED LOW BE...

Nov 9, 2010 Steering 31,000 mi

I STARTED UP MY CAR (HONDA FIT 2007) FROM A COLD START AND THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. I RESTARTED THE CAR A FEW TIMES AFTER WARDS AND STILL TO NO AVAIL. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN AND WHEN CHECKING UNDER THE HOOD, NOTHING SEEMED TO BE WRONG. AFTER WAITING ABOUT A HALF HOUR THE ...

Nov 9, 2010 Exterior Lighting 63,700 mi

I HAVE A 2007 HONDA FIT. A FEW DAYS AGO, IT BECAME DARK WHILE DRIVING AND I TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS BUT THE LOW BEAMS AND FOG LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON. THE HIGH BEAMS DID FUNCTION. I DROVE HOME WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON (PISSED OFF A FEW OTHER DRIVERS WHO FLASHED THEIR HIGH BEAMS AT ME. I TRIED LOW BE...

Nov 9, 2010 Electrical System 63,700 mi

I HAVE A 2007 HONDA FIT. A FEW DAYS AGO, IT BECAME DARK WHILE DRIVING AND I TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS BUT THE LOW BEAMS AND FOG LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON. THE HIGH BEAMS DID FUNCTION. I DROVE HOME WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON (PISSED OFF A FEW OTHER DRIVERS WHO FLASHED THEIR HIGH BEAMS AT ME. I TRIED LOW BE...

Nov 8, 2010 Exterior Lighting 59,000 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND FOGLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS STILL WORK. REPLACING BULBS DID NOT HELP. ALL FUSES ARE FINE. DEALER TELLS ME TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND POSSIBLY WIRING. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 59,000 MILES. *TR

Nov 8, 2010 Exterior Lighting 59,000 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND FOGLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS STILL WORK. REPLACING BULBS DID NOT HELP. ALL FUSES ARE FINE. DEALER TELLS ME TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND POSSIBLY WIRING. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 59,000 MILES. *TR

Nov 6, 2010 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAMS ON MY HONDA FIT SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING, ONLY HIGH BEAMS WORK. *TR

Nov 6, 2010 Exterior Lighting

LOW BEAMS ON MY HONDA FIT SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING, ONLY HIGH BEAMS WORK. *TR

Nov 5, 2010 Steering 37,650 mi

PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIME OVER THE PAST 2+ YEARS: SITUATION 1: WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT WARNING, TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING, STEERING WARNING LIGHT AND OTHER LIGHTS ON DASH LIGHT UP: SITUATION GOES AWAY BY TURNING OFF THE CAR AND RE-STARTING IT. SITUATION 2: STARTING THE CAR, CAR STARTS, PO...

Nov 5, 2010 Electrical System 37,650 mi

PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIME OVER THE PAST 2+ YEARS: SITUATION 1: WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT WARNING, TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING, STEERING WARNING LIGHT AND OTHER LIGHTS ON DASH LIGHT UP: SITUATION GOES AWAY BY TURNING OFF THE CAR AND RE-STARTING IT. SITUATION 2: STARTING THE CAR, CAR STARTS, PO...

Nov 5, 2010 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL-THE DRIVER OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF. THE HIGH BEAMS WERE OPERABLE BUT THE LOW BEAMS WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE...

Nov 5, 2010 Steering 37,650 mi

PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIME OVER THE PAST 2+ YEARS: SITUATION 1: WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT WARNING, TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING, STEERING WARNING LIGHT AND OTHER LIGHTS ON DASH LIGHT UP: SITUATION GOES AWAY BY TURNING OFF THE CAR AND RE-STARTING IT. SITUATION 2: STARTING THE CAR, CAR STARTS, PO...

Nov 5, 2010 Electrical System 37,650 mi

PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIME OVER THE PAST 2+ YEARS: SITUATION 1: WHILE DRIVING, WITHOUT WARNING, TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING, STEERING WARNING LIGHT AND OTHER LIGHTS ON DASH LIGHT UP: SITUATION GOES AWAY BY TURNING OFF THE CAR AND RE-STARTING IT. SITUATION 2: STARTING THE CAR, CAR STARTS, PO...

Nov 5, 2010 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL-THE DRIVER OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF. THE HIGH BEAMS WERE OPERABLE BUT THE LOW BEAMS WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE...

Nov 2, 2010 Exterior Lighting 67,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING IN MY '07 HONDA FIT SPORT. I HAD A HONDA DEALERSHIP INSPECT IT, AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT WITH THE BULBS OR WITH THE FUSES FOR THESE LIGHTS. THE HI-BEAMS AND TURNING SIGNALS STILL WORK FOR THE CAR, BUT I DO NOT HAVE REGULAR H...

Nov 2, 2010 Electrical System 67,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING IN MY '07 HONDA FIT SPORT. I HAD A HONDA DEALERSHIP INSPECT IT, AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT WITH THE BULBS OR WITH THE FUSES FOR THESE LIGHTS. THE HI-BEAMS AND TURNING SIGNALS STILL WORK FOR THE CAR, BUT I DO NOT HAVE REGULAR H...

Nov 2, 2010 Exterior Lighting 67,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING IN MY '07 HONDA FIT SPORT. I HAD A HONDA DEALERSHIP INSPECT IT, AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT WITH THE BULBS OR WITH THE FUSES FOR THESE LIGHTS. THE HI-BEAMS AND TURNING SIGNALS STILL WORK FOR THE CAR, BUT I DO NOT HAVE REGULAR H...

Nov 2, 2010 Electrical System 67,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING IN MY '07 HONDA FIT SPORT. I HAD A HONDA DEALERSHIP INSPECT IT, AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT WITH THE BULBS OR WITH THE FUSES FOR THESE LIGHTS. THE HI-BEAMS AND TURNING SIGNALS STILL WORK FOR THE CAR, BUT I DO NOT HAVE REGULAR H...

Nov 1, 2010 Electrical System 54,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED AND AFFECTED VISIBILITY. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE BULBS BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,600. UPDATED 02/03/11*LJ THE CO...

Nov 1, 2010 Exterior Lighting 54,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED AND AFFECTED VISIBILITY. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE BULBS BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,600. UPDATED 02/03/11*LJ THE CO...

Nov 1, 2010 Electrical System 54,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED AND AFFECTED VISIBILITY. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE BULBS BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,600. UPDATED 02/03/11*LJ THE CO...

Nov 1, 2010 Exterior Lighting 54,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED AND AFFECTED VISIBILITY. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE BULBS BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,600. UPDATED 02/03/11*LJ THE CO...

Oct 29, 2010 Exterior Lighting 108,201 mi

2007 HONDA FIT EXTERNAL LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. THIS COULD HAVE LED TO AN ACCIDENT AND IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE. AFTER RESEARCHING SEEMS THE CULPRIT IS A MELTED WIRING HARNESS. DEALER CLAIMS THERE IS NO CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. UPDATED 11/03/10 *BF UPDATED IVOQ 11/04/10 ...

Oct 29, 2010 Seat Belts 108,201 mi

2007 HONDA FIT EXTERNAL LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. THIS COULD HAVE LED TO AN ACCIDENT AND IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE. AFTER RESEARCHING SEEMS THE CULPRIT IS A MELTED WIRING HARNESS. DEALER CLAIMS THERE IS NO CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. UPDATED 11/03/10 *BF UPDATED IVOQ 11/04/10 ...

Oct 29, 2010 Exterior Lighting 108,201 mi

2007 HONDA FIT EXTERNAL LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. THIS COULD HAVE LED TO AN ACCIDENT AND IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE. AFTER RESEARCHING SEEMS THE CULPRIT IS A MELTED WIRING HARNESS. DEALER CLAIMS THERE IS NO CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. UPDATED 11/03/10 *BF UPDATED IVOQ 11/04/10 ...

Oct 29, 2010 Seat Belts 108,201 mi

2007 HONDA FIT EXTERNAL LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. THIS COULD HAVE LED TO AN ACCIDENT AND IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE. AFTER RESEARCHING SEEMS THE CULPRIT IS A MELTED WIRING HARNESS. DEALER CLAIMS THERE IS NO CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. UPDATED 11/03/10 *BF UPDATED IVOQ 11/04/10 ...

Oct 28, 2010 Exterior Lighting 50,100 mi

DRIVING HOME IN THE EVENING, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT SUDDENLY FAILED FOR NO APPARENT REASON GIVING ME NO FORWARD VISION ON A VERY DARK HIGHWAY WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH. IN ORDER TO GET MY CAR HOME I FOUND I HAD HIGH BEAMS ONLY THEREFORE NO CHOICE BUT TO USE THEM TO GET HO...

Oct 28, 2010 Steering 30,000 mi

I STARTED MY 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT MODEL TO PULL OUT OF A PARALLEL PARKING SPOT. WHEN I BACKED UP AND TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, THE STEERING LOCKED AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE TIRES. I COULD HOWEVER MOVE THE CAR FORWARD AND BACKWARD. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, GOT OUT AND INSPECTED THE CAR. NOTHI...

Oct 28, 2010 Exterior Lighting 50,100 mi

DRIVING HOME IN THE EVENING, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT SUDDENLY FAILED FOR NO APPARENT REASON GIVING ME NO FORWARD VISION ON A VERY DARK HIGHWAY WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH. IN ORDER TO GET MY CAR HOME I FOUND I HAD HIGH BEAMS ONLY THEREFORE NO CHOICE BUT TO USE THEM TO GET HO...

Oct 28, 2010 Steering 30,000 mi

I STARTED MY 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT MODEL TO PULL OUT OF A PARALLEL PARKING SPOT. WHEN I BACKED UP AND TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, THE STEERING LOCKED AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE TIRES. I COULD HOWEVER MOVE THE CAR FORWARD AND BACKWARD. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, GOT OUT AND INSPECTED THE CAR. NOTHI...

Oct 25, 2010 Steering 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT; AFTER THE RESTART, THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR THE PAS...

Oct 25, 2010 Steering 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT; AFTER THE RESTART, THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR THE PAS...

Oct 20, 2010 Exterior Lighting 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF SUDDENLY AND SHE HAD TO USE THE HIGHBEAMS TO SEE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 51,000.

Oct 20, 2010 Exterior Lighting 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF SUDDENLY AND SHE HAD TO USE THE HIGHBEAMS TO SEE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 51,000.

Oct 19, 2010 Exterior Lighting Fire 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE WIRES ON THE WIRING HARNESS WERE MELTING. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE MILEAGE WAS OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY AND WOULD NO...

Oct 19, 2010 Exterior Lighting Fire 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE WIRES ON THE WIRING HARNESS WERE MELTING. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE MILEAGE WAS OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY AND WOULD NO...

Oct 14, 2010 Exterior Lighting 24,000 mi

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO MY 2007 HONDA SPORT FIT..WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS AIM TOO LOW CAUSING LIMITED VISIBILITY. WHILE DRIVING THE LIGHTS SEEM TO MOVE UP AND DOWN..ITS CRAZY..I READ ANOTHER COMPLAINTS FROM 08/03/06 WHICH STATED THE EXACT SAME THING. I WILL HAVE TO BRING IT IN...

Oct 14, 2010 Exterior Lighting 24,000 mi

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO MY 2007 HONDA SPORT FIT..WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS AIM TOO LOW CAUSING LIMITED VISIBILITY. WHILE DRIVING THE LIGHTS SEEM TO MOVE UP AND DOWN..ITS CRAZY..I READ ANOTHER COMPLAINTS FROM 08/03/06 WHICH STATED THE EXACT SAME THING. I WILL HAVE TO BRING IT IN...

Oct 14, 2010 Steering 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE POWER STEER...

Oct 14, 2010 Exterior Lighting 24,000 mi

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO MY 2007 HONDA SPORT FIT..WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS AIM TOO LOW CAUSING LIMITED VISIBILITY. WHILE DRIVING THE LIGHTS SEEM TO MOVE UP AND DOWN..ITS CRAZY..I READ ANOTHER COMPLAINTS FROM 08/03/06 WHICH STATED THE EXACT SAME THING. I WILL HAVE TO BRING IT IN...

Oct 14, 2010 Exterior Lighting 24,000 mi

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO MY 2007 HONDA SPORT FIT..WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS AIM TOO LOW CAUSING LIMITED VISIBILITY. WHILE DRIVING THE LIGHTS SEEM TO MOVE UP AND DOWN..ITS CRAZY..I READ ANOTHER COMPLAINTS FROM 08/03/06 WHICH STATED THE EXACT SAME THING. I WILL HAVE TO BRING IT IN...

Oct 14, 2010 Steering 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE POWER STEER...

Oct 13, 2010 Structure 30,000 mi

AFTER ABOUT 2 YEARS, I NOTICED THAT MY CARPET IN THE REAR SEAT AND REAR HATCH AREA WERE SATURATED WITH WATER ANY TIME IT RAINS (LIVING IN FLORIDA, IT RAINS OFTEN). UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE REAR HATCH AREA WAS POOLING WITH A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER (WE'RE ...

Oct 13, 2010 Structure 30,000 mi

AFTER ABOUT 2 YEARS, I NOTICED THAT MY CARPET IN THE REAR SEAT AND REAR HATCH AREA WERE SATURATED WITH WATER ANY TIME IT RAINS (LIVING IN FLORIDA, IT RAINS OFTEN). UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE REAR HATCH AREA WAS POOLING WITH A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WATER (WE'RE ...

Oct 9, 2010 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

THE LOW BEAMS AND FOG LIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT. I PULLED UP TO A GAS STATION AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. WHEN I WENT STARTED THE ENGINE AND TURNED WENT TO TURN THE LIGHTS BACK ON NOTHING HAPPENED. THEY HAVEN'T WORKED SINCE. THE HIGH-BEAMS ARE UNAFFECTED. BULBS AND FUSES WERE TESTED BUT BOTH WERE FINE. *TR

Oct 9, 2010 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

THE LOW BEAMS AND FOG LIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT. I PULLED UP TO A GAS STATION AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. WHEN I WENT STARTED THE ENGINE AND TURNED WENT TO TURN THE LIGHTS BACK ON NOTHING HAPPENED. THEY HAVEN'T WORKED SINCE. THE HIGH-BEAMS ARE UNAFFECTED. BULBS AND FUSES WERE TESTED BUT BOTH WERE FINE. *TR

Oct 8, 2010 Structure 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT WAS EXAMINING THE VEHICLE WHEN HE DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WAS WET ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF WHERE THE WATE...

Oct 8, 2010 Structure 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT WAS EXAMINING THE VEHICLE WHEN HE DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WAS WET ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF WHERE THE WATE...

Oct 4, 2010 Exterior Lighting 103,965 mi

THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. IF MY SON HADN'T FIGURED OUT TO FLIP ON THE HIGH BEAMS, HE WOULD HAVE GOTTEN IN AN ACCIDENT. IT LOOKS LIKE THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE SWITCH IS BAD. ALL OF THE FUSES ARE FINE. *TR

Oct 4, 2010 Exterior Lighting 62,000 mi

LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING, HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS STILL WORK. BULBS AND FUSES REPLACED WITH NO EFFECT. *TR

Oct 4, 2010 Exterior Lighting 103,965 mi

THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. IF MY SON HADN'T FIGURED OUT TO FLIP ON THE HIGH BEAMS, HE WOULD HAVE GOTTEN IN AN ACCIDENT. IT LOOKS LIKE THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE SWITCH IS BAD. ALL OF THE FUSES ARE FINE. *TR

Oct 4, 2010 Exterior Lighting 62,000 mi

LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING, HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS STILL WORK. BULBS AND FUSES REPLACED WITH NO EFFECT. *TR

Sep 29, 2010 Electrical System 110,536 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS QUIT WORKING FORCING MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER TO DRIVE HOME WITH HIGH BEAMS. COST TO DIAGNOSE BY DEALER $106. NOW HAVE TO PAY AN ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL $315 TO REPAIR. CANNOT GET PART AFTERMARKET AND DEALER HAS TO ORDER. I JUST READ THAT THIS MAY BE A COMMON PROBLEM AND WANTED TO AD...

Sep 29, 2010 Exterior Lighting 110,536 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS QUIT WORKING FORCING MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER TO DRIVE HOME WITH HIGH BEAMS. COST TO DIAGNOSE BY DEALER $106. NOW HAVE TO PAY AN ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL $315 TO REPAIR. CANNOT GET PART AFTERMARKET AND DEALER HAS TO ORDER. I JUST READ THAT THIS MAY BE A COMMON PROBLEM AND WANTED TO AD...

Sep 29, 2010 Electrical System 110,536 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS QUIT WORKING FORCING MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER TO DRIVE HOME WITH HIGH BEAMS. COST TO DIAGNOSE BY DEALER $106. NOW HAVE TO PAY AN ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL $315 TO REPAIR. CANNOT GET PART AFTERMARKET AND DEALER HAS TO ORDER. I JUST READ THAT THIS MAY BE A COMMON PROBLEM AND WANTED TO AD...

Sep 29, 2010 Exterior Lighting 110,536 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS QUIT WORKING FORCING MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER TO DRIVE HOME WITH HIGH BEAMS. COST TO DIAGNOSE BY DEALER $106. NOW HAVE TO PAY AN ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL $315 TO REPAIR. CANNOT GET PART AFTERMARKET AND DEALER HAS TO ORDER. I JUST READ THAT THIS MAY BE A COMMON PROBLEM AND WANTED TO AD...

Sep 22, 2010 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS WILL GO OUT CAUSING THE THE CONTACT TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED IT'S NOT THE BULB THAT'S BLOWING, BUT IT'S SOMETHING ELECTRICAL THAT'S CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TO...

Sep 22, 2010 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS WILL GO OUT CAUSING THE THE CONTACT TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED IT'S NOT THE BULB THAT'S BLOWING, BUT IT'S SOMETHING ELECTRICAL THAT'S CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TO...

Sep 13, 2010 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE HEADLIGHT FAILED AND FLUCTUATED BETWEEN ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED WITH LOSING VISIBILITY AT NIGHT ...

Sep 13, 2010 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE HEADLIGHT FAILED AND FLUCTUATED BETWEEN ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED WITH LOSING VISIBILITY AT NIGHT ...

Aug 30, 2010 Structure 24,000 mi

I HAVE A 2007 HONDA FIT. THERE IS A LEAK IN THE CAR, UNSURE IF IT'S FROM THE FRONT DOOR OR REAR DOOR PANELS BUT THE FLOORS IN THE BACKSEAT AREA GET SOAKED EVERY TIME IT RAINS. (WHICH IS DAILY THIS TIME OF YEAR IN FLORIDA) MY CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT OR HAD ANY TYPE OF REPAIRS. MOLD IS FOR...

Aug 30, 2010 Structure 24,000 mi

I HAVE A 2007 HONDA FIT. THERE IS A LEAK IN THE CAR, UNSURE IF IT'S FROM THE FRONT DOOR OR REAR DOOR PANELS BUT THE FLOORS IN THE BACKSEAT AREA GET SOAKED EVERY TIME IT RAINS. (WHICH IS DAILY THIS TIME OF YEAR IN FLORIDA) MY CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT OR HAD ANY TYPE OF REPAIRS. MOLD IS FOR...

Aug 27, 2010 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE IN ACTIVATION. SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING THE LOW BEAMS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. IMMEDIATELY, THE HIGH BEAMS WERE ENGAGED TO CONTINUE IN TRAVEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ...

Aug 27, 2010 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE IN ACTIVATION. SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING THE LOW BEAMS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. IMMEDIATELY, THE HIGH BEAMS WERE ENGAGED TO CONTINUE IN TRAVEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ...

Aug 26, 2010 Steering 65,000 mi

EPS POWERSTEERING SYSTEM ON VEHICLE FAILED DURING COLD START OF VEHICLE. DURING A COLD START THE VEHICLE STARTS UP NORMALLY UNTIL YOU TURN THE WHEEL. THE EPS TURNS OFF AND A POWERSTEERING LIGHT TURNS ON. TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF THEN BACK ON AGAIN RESETS THE SYSTEM. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT LEAST ONCE ...

Aug 26, 2010 Steering 65,000 mi

EPS POWERSTEERING SYSTEM ON VEHICLE FAILED DURING COLD START OF VEHICLE. DURING A COLD START THE VEHICLE STARTS UP NORMALLY UNTIL YOU TURN THE WHEEL. THE EPS TURNS OFF AND A POWERSTEERING LIGHT TURNS ON. TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF THEN BACK ON AGAIN RESETS THE SYSTEM. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT LEAST ONCE ...

Aug 23, 2010 Steering 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN A MONTH AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALE...

Aug 23, 2010 Steering 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN A MONTH AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALE...

Aug 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

BRAKES WHEN OUT, SERPENTINE BELT BADLY CRACKED, AND LEAKING COOLANT. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

BRAKES WHEN OUT, SERPENTINE BELT BADLY CRACKED, AND LEAKING COOLANT. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

BRAKES WHEN OUT, SERPENTINE BELT BADLY CRACKED, AND LEAKING COOLANT. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

BRAKES WHEN OUT, SERPENTINE BELT BADLY CRACKED, AND LEAKING COOLANT. *TR

Aug 9, 2010 Steering 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE ON THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THEN IT WOULD SHUT OFF. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IDLE WHICH MADE IT HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER F...

Aug 9, 2010 Steering 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE ON THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THEN IT WOULD SHUT OFF. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IDLE WHICH MADE IT HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER F...

Aug 7, 2010 Exterior Lighting 42,062 mi

HEADLIGHT FAILURE OCCURRING FREQUENTLY. I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE MY HEADLIGHTS 6 TIMES IN THE PAST 3 YEARS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO HONDA AND THEY JUST REPLACE THE BULB WITHOUT LOOKING FOR THE ACTUAL PROBLEM. USUALLY IT IS THE DRIVER'S SIDE LIGHT BULB, BUT I HAVE HAD THE PASSENGER ONE GO OUT AS WELL. *TR

Aug 7, 2010 Exterior Lighting 42,062 mi

HEADLIGHT FAILURE OCCURRING FREQUENTLY. I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE MY HEADLIGHTS 6 TIMES IN THE PAST 3 YEARS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO HONDA AND THEY JUST REPLACE THE BULB WITHOUT LOOKING FOR THE ACTUAL PROBLEM. USUALLY IT IS THE DRIVER'S SIDE LIGHT BULB, BUT I HAVE HAD THE PASSENGER ONE GO OUT AS WELL. *TR

Aug 1, 2010 Structure

THERE IS A WATER LEAK FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE CARPET IS WET AND WATER HAS ACCUMULATED UNDERNEATH THE CARPET. THERE IS STRONG MOLDY SMELL. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT RAINS. *TR

Aug 1, 2010 Structure

THERE IS A WATER LEAK FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE CARPET IS WET AND WATER HAS ACCUMULATED UNDERNEATH THE CARPET. THERE IS STRONG MOLDY SMELL. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT RAINS. *TR

Jul 26, 2010 Exterior Lighting 34,480 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, BOTH LOW BEAM LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD AHEAD. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE CLUSTER BOARD PANEL WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONT...

Jul 26, 2010 Exterior Lighting 34,480 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, BOTH LOW BEAM LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS IN ORDER TO SEE THE ROAD AHEAD. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE CLUSTER BOARD PANEL WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONT...

Jul 22, 2010 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS WOULD SUDDENLY TURN OFF; HOWEVER, THE HIGH BEAMS FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED OR REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE ...

Jul 22, 2010 Electrical System 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS WOULD SUDDENLY TURN OFF; HOWEVER, THE HIGH BEAMS FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED OR REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE ...

Jul 22, 2010 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS WOULD SUDDENLY TURN OFF; HOWEVER, THE HIGH BEAMS FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED OR REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE ...

Jul 22, 2010 Electrical System 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS WOULD SUDDENLY TURN OFF; HOWEVER, THE HIGH BEAMS FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED OR REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE ...

Jul 21, 2010 Steering 80,000 mi

1. POWER STEERING DID NOT TURN ON WHEN CAR IS STARTED AND POWER STEERING FAILS WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION. 2. OCCURS APPROXIMATELY 1X MONTH; THE FAILURE RESULTS IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE STEERING; STEERING BECOMES IMPOSSIBLE TO MANEUVER AROUND CORNERS AT LOW SPEEDS AND VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AT SPEEDS ...

Jul 21, 2010 Steering 80,000 mi

1. POWER STEERING DID NOT TURN ON WHEN CAR IS STARTED AND POWER STEERING FAILS WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION. 2. OCCURS APPROXIMATELY 1X MONTH; THE FAILURE RESULTS IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE STEERING; STEERING BECOMES IMPOSSIBLE TO MANEUVER AROUND CORNERS AT LOW SPEEDS AND VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AT SPEEDS ...

Jul 19, 2010 Structure

2007 HONDA FIT LEAKING WATER INTO SPARE TIRE WELL AND UNDER PASSENGER SEAT CARPETING. HAD IT IN DURING FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP - COULD NOT FIND IT. HAD IT IN AGAIN IN 2009 - THEY COULDN'T FIND IT. HAD IT IN JULY 13TH, OF THIS YEAR, BECAUSE SMELL WAS SO BAD - LIFTED UP REAR PASSENGER SEAT TO A SOAKE...

Jul 19, 2010 Structure

2007 HONDA FIT LEAKING WATER INTO SPARE TIRE WELL AND UNDER PASSENGER SEAT CARPETING. HAD IT IN DURING FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP - COULD NOT FIND IT. HAD IT IN AGAIN IN 2009 - THEY COULDN'T FIND IT. HAD IT IN JULY 13TH, OF THIS YEAR, BECAUSE SMELL WAS SO BAD - LIFTED UP REAR PASSENGER SEAT TO A SOAKE...

Jul 16, 2010 Electrical System Fire 81,551 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, SHE NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COMBINATION SWITCH AND THE ATTACHING WIRE HARNESS WAS OVERHEATED AND HAD BURNED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRES AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEA...

Jul 16, 2010 Electrical System Fire 81,551 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, SHE NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COMBINATION SWITCH AND THE ATTACHING WIRE HARNESS WAS OVERHEATED AND HAD BURNED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRES AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEA...

Jul 16, 2010 Electrical System Fire 81,551 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, SHE NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COMBINATION SWITCH AND THE ATTACHING WIRE HARNESS WAS OVERHEATED AND HAD BURNED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRES AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEA...

Jul 16, 2010 Electrical System Fire 81,551 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, SHE NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COMBINATION SWITCH AND THE ATTACHING WIRE HARNESS WAS OVERHEATED AND HAD BURNED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRES AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEA...

Jul 15, 2010 Suspension 23,106 mi

MY 2007 HONDA FIT HAS CONTINUALLY WORE OUT TIRES ON THE REAR OF THE CAR, WEARING THE OUTER EDGE AFTER ONLY 10,000-15,000 MILES. THIS HAS BEEN DISCUSSED MULTIPLE TIMES WITH AMERICA HONDA, BUT THEY WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE. BASED ON AN ONLINE FORUM (WWW.FITFREAK.COM) THIS IS A ...

Jul 15, 2010 Suspension 23,106 mi

MY 2007 HONDA FIT HAS CONTINUALLY WORE OUT TIRES ON THE REAR OF THE CAR, WEARING THE OUTER EDGE AFTER ONLY 10,000-15,000 MILES. THIS HAS BEEN DISCUSSED MULTIPLE TIMES WITH AMERICA HONDA, BUT THEY WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE. BASED ON AN ONLINE FORUM (WWW.FITFREAK.COM) THIS IS A ...

Jul 12, 2010 Electrical System Fire 55,000 mi

I DROVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT 40 MINUTES ON THE HIGHWAY, LEFT IT IN THE PARKING LOT OF A RESTAURANT WHILE AT A BRIDAL SHOWER FOR ABOUT 2 1/4 HOURS. BECAUSE THE DAY WAS HOT I LOWERED THE DRIVER'S WINDOW TO LET AIR IN, THEN DROVE THE CAR OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND IMMEDIATELY ONTO THE HIGHWAY ON-RAMP. O...

Jul 12, 2010 Electrical System Fire 55,000 mi

I DROVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT 40 MINUTES ON THE HIGHWAY, LEFT IT IN THE PARKING LOT OF A RESTAURANT WHILE AT A BRIDAL SHOWER FOR ABOUT 2 1/4 HOURS. BECAUSE THE DAY WAS HOT I LOWERED THE DRIVER'S WINDOW TO LET AIR IN, THEN DROVE THE CAR OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND IMMEDIATELY ONTO THE HIGHWAY ON-RAMP. O...

Jun 29, 2010 Exterior Lighting 62,236 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHE DISCOVERED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE OPEN GROUND WIRE FOR THE LOW BEAM HAD CORRODED WHICH CAUSED THE HEADLIGHT FAILURE AND S...

Jun 29, 2010 Exterior Lighting 62,236 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHE DISCOVERED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE OPEN GROUND WIRE FOR THE LOW BEAM HAD CORRODED WHICH CAUSED THE HEADLIGHT FAILURE AND S...

Jun 16, 2010 Exterior Lighting Fire 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE FAILING AND WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN ENGAGED. HE CHECKED THE STEERING COLUMN AND FOUND THAT THE HEADLIGHT HARNESS CONNECTOR SWITCH HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT C...

Jun 16, 2010 Exterior Lighting Fire 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE FAILING AND WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN ENGAGED. HE CHECKED THE STEERING COLUMN AND FOUND THAT THE HEADLIGHT HARNESS CONNECTOR SWITCH HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT C...

Jun 2, 2010 Structure

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER IT RAINED, HE FOUND WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP ON THREE OCCASIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE HAD MINOR WELDING PERFORMED ON DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHI...

Jun 2, 2010 Structure

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER IT RAINED, HE FOUND WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP ON THREE OCCASIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE HAD MINOR WELDING PERFORMED ON DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHI...

May 27, 2010 Structure 39,000 mi

MY 2007 HONDA FIT HAS DEFECTIVE DOOR SEALS IN AT LEAST THE FRONT TWO DOORS AND THE TRUNK LEADING TO BLACK MOLD AND RESULTING HEALTH CONCERNS. WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED ON ANY KIND IF INCLINE AND IT RAINS, WATER ENTERS THE CAR VIA THE DEFECTIVE DOOR SEALS AND SOAKS INTO THE REAR CARPETS CAUSING EXTENSIV...

May 27, 2010 Structure 39,000 mi

MY 2007 HONDA FIT HAS DEFECTIVE DOOR SEALS IN AT LEAST THE FRONT TWO DOORS AND THE TRUNK LEADING TO BLACK MOLD AND RESULTING HEALTH CONCERNS. WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED ON ANY KIND IF INCLINE AND IT RAINS, WATER ENTERS THE CAR VIA THE DEFECTIVE DOOR SEALS AND SOAKS INTO THE REAR CARPETS CAUSING EXTENSIV...

May 27, 2010 Structure 39,000 mi

MY 2007 HONDA FIT HAS DEFECTIVE DOOR SEALS IN AT LEAST THE FRONT TWO DOORS AND THE TRUNK LEADING TO BLACK MOLD AND RESULTING HEALTH CONCERNS. WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED ON ANY KIND IF INCLINE AND IT RAINS, WATER ENTERS THE CAR VIA THE DEFECTIVE DOOR SEALS AND SOAKS INTO THE REAR CARPETS CAUSING EXTENSIV...

May 27, 2010 Structure 39,000 mi

MY 2007 HONDA FIT HAS DEFECTIVE DOOR SEALS IN AT LEAST THE FRONT TWO DOORS AND THE TRUNK LEADING TO BLACK MOLD AND RESULTING HEALTH CONCERNS. WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED ON ANY KIND IF INCLINE AND IT RAINS, WATER ENTERS THE CAR VIA THE DEFECTIVE DOOR SEALS AND SOAKS INTO THE REAR CARPETS CAUSING EXTENSIV...

May 26, 2010 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

LOWBEAMS FAILED AT THE SAME TIME WITHOUT WARNING. ONLY HIGHBEAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR NIGHTTIME DRIVING. *TR

May 26, 2010 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

LOWBEAMS FAILED AT THE SAME TIME WITHOUT WARNING. ONLY HIGHBEAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR NIGHTTIME DRIVING. *TR

May 11, 2010 Air Bags 41,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNI...

May 11, 2010 Air Bags 41,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNI...

Apr 30, 2010 Air Bags Crash 33,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN A VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD AND CRASHED INTO THE LEFT FRONT OF THE CONTACTS VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE HEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND A POLI...

Apr 30, 2010 Air Bags Crash 33,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN A VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD AND CRASHED INTO THE LEFT FRONT OF THE CONTACTS VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE HEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND A POLI...

Apr 13, 2010 Steering 13,000 mi

POWER STEERING REPEATEDLY DISENGAGES WHILE DRIVING CAUSING POWER STEERING FAILURE. THIS HAPPENS APPROXIMATELY 1 OUT OF 25 TIMES THE VEHICLES IS DRIVEN. WHEN STEERING FAILS, IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *TR

Apr 13, 2010 Steering 13,000 mi

POWER STEERING REPEATEDLY DISENGAGES WHILE DRIVING CAUSING POWER STEERING FAILURE. THIS HAPPENS APPROXIMATELY 1 OUT OF 25 TIMES THE VEHICLES IS DRIVEN. WHEN STEERING FAILS, IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *TR

Mar 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER THERE WERE HEAVY RAINS, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SEAL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR UTILIZING THE MANUAL ENTRY, THE KEY FAILED TO INSERT INTO THE DOOR LA...

Mar 25, 2010 Visibility 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER THERE WERE HEAVY RAINS, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SEAL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR UTILIZING THE MANUAL ENTRY, THE KEY FAILED TO INSERT INTO THE DOOR LA...

Mar 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER THERE WERE HEAVY RAINS, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SEAL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR UTILIZING THE MANUAL ENTRY, THE KEY FAILED TO INSERT INTO THE DOOR LA...

Mar 25, 2010 Visibility 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER THERE WERE HEAVY RAINS, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SEAL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR UTILIZING THE MANUAL ENTRY, THE KEY FAILED TO INSERT INTO THE DOOR LA...

Mar 11, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

THE 2007 HONDA FIT HAS DEFECTIVE DOOR SEALS IN AT LEAST THE FRONT TWO DOORS AND THE TRUNK LEADING TO BLACK MOLD AND RESULTING HEALTH CONCERNS. WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED ON ANY KIND IF INCLINE AND IT RAINS, WATER ENTERS THE CAR VIA THE DEFECTIVE DOOR SEALS AND SOAKS INTO THE REAR CARPETS CAUSING EXTENSI...

Mar 11, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

THE 2007 HONDA FIT HAS DEFECTIVE DOOR SEALS IN AT LEAST THE FRONT TWO DOORS AND THE TRUNK LEADING TO BLACK MOLD AND RESULTING HEALTH CONCERNS. WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED ON ANY KIND IF INCLINE AND IT RAINS, WATER ENTERS THE CAR VIA THE DEFECTIVE DOOR SEALS AND SOAKS INTO THE REAR CARPETS CAUSING EXTENSI...

Mar 5, 2010 Steering 46,000 mi

MY EPS UNIT ON MY HONDA FIT HAS FAILED AT RANDOM, VARIOUS POINTS IN VEHICLE OPERATION. WHILE MY OWN EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES IN 3 YEARS, THE CAUSE FOR CONCERN CAN BE VERIFIED THROUGH WWW.FITFREAK.NET WHERE MORE THAN A HANDFUL OF POSTERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THEIR UNITS LOCKING UP DURING V...

Mar 5, 2010 Steering 46,000 mi

MY EPS UNIT ON MY HONDA FIT HAS FAILED AT RANDOM, VARIOUS POINTS IN VEHICLE OPERATION. WHILE MY OWN EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES IN 3 YEARS, THE CAUSE FOR CONCERN CAN BE VERIFIED THROUGH WWW.FITFREAK.NET WHERE MORE THAN A HANDFUL OF POSTERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THEIR UNITS LOCKING UP DURING V...

Mar 4, 2010 Power Train Crash 18,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS BACKING UP OUR HONDA FIT IN THE DRIVEWAY. HE PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND WHILE HE WAS BACKING UP IT MADE A TERRIBLE GRINDING SOUND. HE PUT HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THEN PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE. BEFORE HE EVEN MOVED HIS FOOT OVER TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE CAR ACCELERATED SO FAST THA...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 18,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS BACKING UP OUR HONDA FIT IN THE DRIVEWAY. HE PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND WHILE HE WAS BACKING UP IT MADE A TERRIBLE GRINDING SOUND. HE PUT HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THEN PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE. BEFORE HE EVEN MOVED HIS FOOT OVER TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE CAR ACCELERATED SO FAST THA...

Mar 4, 2010 Steering 50,000 mi

LOST OF POWER STEERING ON 2007/2008 HONDA FIT. NORMALLY ON VERY COLD DAYS WHEN THE CAR IS COLD. IN THE MORNING ON FIRST STARTUP OR AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN PARKED FOR LONG TIME. THE POWERING STEERING DOES NOT WORK. USUALLY CAN TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART TO FIX THE PROBLEM. BUT SOMETIMES HAVE TO...

Mar 4, 2010 Power Train Crash 18,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS BACKING UP OUR HONDA FIT IN THE DRIVEWAY. HE PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND WHILE HE WAS BACKING UP IT MADE A TERRIBLE GRINDING SOUND. HE PUT HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THEN PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE. BEFORE HE EVEN MOVED HIS FOOT OVER TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE CAR ACCELERATED SO FAST THA...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 18,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS BACKING UP OUR HONDA FIT IN THE DRIVEWAY. HE PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND WHILE HE WAS BACKING UP IT MADE A TERRIBLE GRINDING SOUND. HE PUT HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THEN PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE. BEFORE HE EVEN MOVED HIS FOOT OVER TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE CAR ACCELERATED SO FAST THA...

Mar 4, 2010 Steering 50,000 mi

LOST OF POWER STEERING ON 2007/2008 HONDA FIT. NORMALLY ON VERY COLD DAYS WHEN THE CAR IS COLD. IN THE MORNING ON FIRST STARTUP OR AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN PARKED FOR LONG TIME. THE POWERING STEERING DOES NOT WORK. USUALLY CAN TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART TO FIX THE PROBLEM. BUT SOMETIMES HAVE TO...

Feb 23, 2010 Visibility 60,681 mi

2007 HONDA FIT. WASHED THE CAR, STARTED THE CAR AND NOTICED A SIZZLE NOISE COMING FRONT THE AREA OF THE SWITCHES ON THE DOOR. TURNED IGNITION OFF FOR TWO MINUTES AND STARTED THE CAR AGAIN WITH A SIZZLE NOISE COMING FROM THE DOOR SWITCHES AGAIN. STARTED THE CAR ONE HOUR LATER, NO SIZZLE NOISE, ROLLED...

Feb 23, 2010 Visibility 60,681 mi

2007 HONDA FIT. WASHED THE CAR, STARTED THE CAR AND NOTICED A SIZZLE NOISE COMING FRONT THE AREA OF THE SWITCHES ON THE DOOR. TURNED IGNITION OFF FOR TWO MINUTES AND STARTED THE CAR AGAIN WITH A SIZZLE NOISE COMING FROM THE DOOR SWITCHES AGAIN. STARTED THE CAR ONE HOUR LATER, NO SIZZLE NOISE, ROLLED...

Feb 9, 2010 Steering 55,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKED UP AND FAILED. I COULD NOT TURN STEERING WHEEL. I HAD TO STOP CAR, TURN OFF ENGINE AND RESTART TWICE BEFORE POWER STEERING FUNCTIONED AGAIN. SOME ONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED WITH THIS PROBLEM AND A RECALL IS IN ORDER!!! *TR

Feb 9, 2010 Steering 55,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKED UP AND FAILED. I COULD NOT TURN STEERING WHEEL. I HAD TO STOP CAR, TURN OFF ENGINE AND RESTART TWICE BEFORE POWER STEERING FUNCTIONED AGAIN. SOME ONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED WITH THIS PROBLEM AND A RECALL IS IN ORDER!!! *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Steering 41,250 mi

THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ON THE CAR FAILED AND THE DASHBOARD INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL WHEN IT WILL FAIL, BUT IT IS A SUDDEN AND COMPLETE FAILURE RESULTING IN A HARD TO CONTROL CAR. HONDA DOES HAVE A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS ISSUE (TSB 90-043). *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Steering 38,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND LOCK LIGHT IS ON WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING. I TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTART THE CAR AND IT THEN CLEARS IT. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AT OTHER PEOPLES BLOGS AND HAVE COME ACROSS A FEW OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS. IT HASN'T CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BUT I AM CONCERNED ABOUT IT. *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Steering 41,250 mi

THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ON THE CAR FAILED AND THE DASHBOARD INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL WHEN IT WILL FAIL, BUT IT IS A SUDDEN AND COMPLETE FAILURE RESULTING IN A HARD TO CONTROL CAR. HONDA DOES HAVE A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS ISSUE (TSB 90-043). *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Steering 38,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND LOCK LIGHT IS ON WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING. I TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTART THE CAR AND IT THEN CLEARS IT. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AT OTHER PEOPLES BLOGS AND HAVE COME ACROSS A FEW OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS. IT HASN'T CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BUT I AM CONCERNED ABOUT IT. *TR

Jan 5, 2010 Steering 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED OVER NIGHT. THERE IS ALSO NO POWER STEERING AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN RE...

Jan 5, 2010 Steering 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED OVER NIGHT. THERE IS ALSO NO POWER STEERING AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN RE...

Dec 16, 2009 Steering 80,000 mi

2007 HONDA FIT LOST POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING ! WHILE DRIVING!!! I HAVE 80,000KM ON IT ! LUCKY TO BE ALIVE! VERY LUCKY! LETS TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY! *TR

Dec 16, 2009 Steering 80,000 mi

2007 HONDA FIT LOST POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING ! WHILE DRIVING!!! I HAVE 80,000KM ON IT ! LUCKY TO BE ALIVE! VERY LUCKY! LETS TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY! *TR

Nov 11, 2009 Steering 26,141 mi

2007 HONDA FIT LOST POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING, BECOMING VERY HARD TO STEER. DEALER REPORTS CODE #61-04. THERE IS A JULY 2009 SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM SUGGESTING REPLACEMENT OF THE EPS CONTROL UNIT, WHICH HAS BEEN DONE. AN INTERNET SEARCH SUGGESTS THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON--THERE SHOULD ...

Nov 11, 2009 Steering 26,141 mi

2007 HONDA FIT LOST POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING, BECOMING VERY HARD TO STEER. DEALER REPORTS CODE #61-04. THERE IS A JULY 2009 SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM SUGGESTING REPLACEMENT OF THE EPS CONTROL UNIT, WHICH HAS BEEN DONE. AN INTERNET SEARCH SUGGESTS THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON--THERE SHOULD ...

Nov 8, 2009 Steering 44,157 mi

WITHOUT WARNING, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) LIGHT LIT ON MY DASHBOARD AND MY POWER STEERING LOCKED UP COMPLETELY. I HAD NO ABILITY TO TURN INTO A PARKING LOT TO SAFELY LEAVE THE ROAD. TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM I HAD TO TURN MY VEHICLE OFF AT A STOP LIGHT AND RESTART THE ENGINE. I HAVE A 2007 HONDA...

Nov 8, 2009 Steering 44,157 mi

WITHOUT WARNING, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) LIGHT LIT ON MY DASHBOARD AND MY POWER STEERING LOCKED UP COMPLETELY. I HAD NO ABILITY TO TURN INTO A PARKING LOT TO SAFELY LEAVE THE ROAD. TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM I HAD TO TURN MY VEHICLE OFF AT A STOP LIGHT AND RESTART THE ENGINE. I HAVE A 2007 HONDA...

Oct 7, 2009 Steering 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. HE ALSO LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 92,052....

Oct 7, 2009 Steering 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. HE ALSO LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 92,052....

Sep 8, 2009 Air Bags Crash 38,000 mi

MY SON WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT IN HIS 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT. HE HIT A TRUCK STOPPED IN THE STREET WHILE TRYING TO AVOID THE TRUCK. THE IMPACT OCCURRED ON THE LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE HONDA FIT. THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE FIT WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED & THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. MY SON HAD A SERIO...

Sep 8, 2009 Air Bags Crash 38,000 mi

MY SON WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT IN HIS 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT. HE HIT A TRUCK STOPPED IN THE STREET WHILE TRYING TO AVOID THE TRUCK. THE IMPACT OCCURRED ON THE LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE HONDA FIT. THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE FIT WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED & THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. MY SON HAD A SERIO...

Sep 6, 2009 Power Train 44,000 mi

KNOWLEDGE OF FAILURE OF RIGHT AXLE LIFT BEARING ON 1 2007 HONDA FIT SPEED, AND 2008 HONDA FIT SPEED (2). DEALER UNWILLING TO RECTIFY PROBLEM. THE 07 HAS 44,000 MILES, 08S HAVE 33000 AND 35000 RESPECTIVELY. *TR

Sep 6, 2009 Power Train 44,000 mi

KNOWLEDGE OF FAILURE OF RIGHT AXLE LIFT BEARING ON 1 2007 HONDA FIT SPEED, AND 2008 HONDA FIT SPEED (2). DEALER UNWILLING TO RECTIFY PROBLEM. THE 07 HAS 44,000 MILES, 08S HAVE 33000 AND 35000 RESPECTIVELY. *TR

Sep 6, 2009 Power Train 44,000 mi

KNOWLEDGE OF FAILURE OF RIGHT AXLE LIFT BEARING ON 1 2007 HONDA FIT SPEED, AND 2008 HONDA FIT SPEED (2). DEALER UNWILLING TO RECTIFY PROBLEM. THE 07 HAS 44,000 MILES, 08S HAVE 33000 AND 35000 RESPECTIVELY. *TR

Sep 6, 2009 Power Train 44,000 mi

KNOWLEDGE OF FAILURE OF RIGHT AXLE LIFT BEARING ON 1 2007 HONDA FIT SPEED, AND 2008 HONDA FIT SPEED (2). DEALER UNWILLING TO RECTIFY PROBLEM. THE 07 HAS 44,000 MILES, 08S HAVE 33000 AND 35000 RESPECTIVELY. *TR

Jul 20, 2009 Air Bags 30,000 mi

WE HAVE A 13 YEAR OLD WHO WEIGHS OVER 75 POUNDS. SHE BEGAN RIDING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OF OUR 2007 HONDA FIT AFTER HER 13TH BIRTHDAY. WE NOTICED THAT THE SRS INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON WHILE SHE SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. ACCORDING TO THE HONDA MANUAL, IF THE LIGHT COMES ON OTHER TH...

Jul 20, 2009 Air Bags 30,000 mi

WE HAVE A 13 YEAR OLD WHO WEIGHS OVER 75 POUNDS. SHE BEGAN RIDING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OF OUR 2007 HONDA FIT AFTER HER 13TH BIRTHDAY. WE NOTICED THAT THE SRS INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON WHILE SHE SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. ACCORDING TO THE HONDA MANUAL, IF THE LIGHT COMES ON OTHER TH...

Jul 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, SPUTTERED, HESITATED, AND PERFORMED AS IF A CYLINDER WAS MISFIRING. WHEN THE RPMS EXCEED 3,000, THE CONTACT MUST SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN SO THAT IT WILL DRIVE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR ON...

Jul 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, SPUTTERED, HESITATED, AND PERFORMED AS IF A CYLINDER WAS MISFIRING. WHEN THE RPMS EXCEED 3,000, THE CONTACT MUST SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN SO THAT IT WILL DRIVE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR ON...

Jul 8, 2009 Steering 58,298 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN AFTER BRAKING AT A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED UP. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK INTO PLACE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY TH...

Jul 8, 2009 Steering 58,298 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN AFTER BRAKING AT A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED UP. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK INTO PLACE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY TH...

Jun 19, 2009 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. SHE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER NECK AND LEFT RIB CAGE. THE CONTACT WAS PREVIOUSLY REAR-ENDED BY A VEHICLE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE FRONT...

Jun 19, 2009 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. SHE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER NECK AND LEFT RIB CAGE. THE CONTACT WAS PREVIOUSLY REAR-ENDED BY A VEHICLE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE FRONT...

May 5, 2009 Structure 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TOO LOW, WHICH CAUSED THE UNDERCARRIAGE TO STRIKE AGAINST THE GROUND. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHIELD DETACHED. THE LOW DESIGN CAUSES THE UNDERCARRIAGE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH OBJECTS IN THE ROAD AND HIGH-SU...

May 5, 2009 Structure 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TOO LOW, WHICH CAUSED THE UNDERCARRIAGE TO STRIKE AGAINST THE GROUND. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHIELD DETACHED. THE LOW DESIGN CAUSES THE UNDERCARRIAGE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH OBJECTS IN THE ROAD AND HIGH-SU...

Apr 20, 2009 Structure 6,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE WAS ABNORMALLY LOW, WHICH CAUSED HER TO FREQUENTLY SCRAPE THE PARTS UNDERNEATH THE FRAME WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THIS WAS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS INTENTIONALLY DESI...

Apr 20, 2009 Structure 6,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE WAS ABNORMALLY LOW, WHICH CAUSED HER TO FREQUENTLY SCRAPE THE PARTS UNDERNEATH THE FRAME WHILE DRIVING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THIS WAS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS INTENTIONALLY DESI...

Feb 25, 2009 Visibility 32,000 mi

CAR IS GARAGE STORED AND DEVELOPED A STRESS FRACTURE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WHEN I WENT TO DRIVE IT ONE DAY. I FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE WINDSHIELD ON THIS CAR IS NOT PROPERLY MOUNTED, CAUSING IT TO CRACK. THIS DIMINISHES VISIBIL...

Feb 25, 2009 Visibility 32,000 mi

CAR IS GARAGE STORED AND DEVELOPED A STRESS FRACTURE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WHEN I WENT TO DRIVE IT ONE DAY. I FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE WINDSHIELD ON THIS CAR IS NOT PROPERLY MOUNTED, CAUSING IT TO CRACK. THIS DIMINISHES VISIBIL...

Feb 19, 2009 Steering 44,500 mi

DRIVING MY 2007 HONDA FIT THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. THE CAR WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND WAIT ABOUT 5 MINUTES BEFORE STARTING CAR. WHEN CAR WAS STARTED POWER STEERING RETURNED. I CONTACTED HONDA OF AMERICA AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY DID NOT REC...

Feb 19, 2009 Steering 44,500 mi

DRIVING MY 2007 HONDA FIT THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. THE CAR WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND WAIT ABOUT 5 MINUTES BEFORE STARTING CAR. WHEN CAR WAS STARTED POWER STEERING RETURNED. I CONTACTED HONDA OF AMERICA AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY DID NOT REC...

Feb 16, 2009 Electrical System 25,000 mi

2007 HONDA FIT SPORT I BOUGHT 2 OF THESE CARS AT THE SAME TIME. I HAVE NOTICED AFTER ABOUT 25K MILES THAT ON BOTH CARS THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR HAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT CAUSES ONE OF THE LIGHTS IN THE HEADLIGHT THAT BLINKS WHEN YOU USE THE AUTO CLICKER TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THE CAR TO GO OUT UNTIL...

Feb 16, 2009 Exterior Lighting 25,000 mi

2007 HONDA FIT SPORT I BOUGHT 2 OF THESE CARS AT THE SAME TIME. I HAVE NOTICED AFTER ABOUT 25K MILES THAT ON BOTH CARS THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR HAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT CAUSES ONE OF THE LIGHTS IN THE HEADLIGHT THAT BLINKS WHEN YOU USE THE AUTO CLICKER TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THE CAR TO GO OUT UNTIL...

Feb 16, 2009 Air Bags Crash 29,442 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT THAT WAS IN A HIGH SPEED CRASH. READING THE COMPLAINT # 10228324 I CAN RELATE TO THIS ISSUE. I WAS HIT ON THE VERY FRONT LEFT SIDE AT ABOUT 55 MPH AND THEN PUSHED OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT. THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR HIT A DIRT BURM AROUND 30 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DE...

Feb 16, 2009 Air Bags Crash 29,442 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT THAT WAS IN A HIGH SPEED CRASH. READING THE COMPLAINT # 10228324 I CAN RELATE TO THIS ISSUE. I WAS HIT ON THE VERY FRONT LEFT SIDE AT ABOUT 55 MPH AND THEN PUSHED OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT. THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR HIT A DIRT BURM AROUND 30 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DE...

Feb 16, 2009 Seats Crash 29,442 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT THAT WAS IN A HIGH SPEED CRASH. READING THE COMPLAINT # 10228324 I CAN RELATE TO THIS ISSUE. I WAS HIT ON THE VERY FRONT LEFT SIDE AT ABOUT 55 MPH AND THEN PUSHED OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT. THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR HIT A DIRT BURM AROUND 30 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DE...

Feb 16, 2009 Electrical System 25,000 mi

2007 HONDA FIT SPORT I BOUGHT 2 OF THESE CARS AT THE SAME TIME. I HAVE NOTICED AFTER ABOUT 25K MILES THAT ON BOTH CARS THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR HAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT CAUSES ONE OF THE LIGHTS IN THE HEADLIGHT THAT BLINKS WHEN YOU USE THE AUTO CLICKER TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THE CAR TO GO OUT UNTIL...

Feb 16, 2009 Exterior Lighting 25,000 mi

2007 HONDA FIT SPORT I BOUGHT 2 OF THESE CARS AT THE SAME TIME. I HAVE NOTICED AFTER ABOUT 25K MILES THAT ON BOTH CARS THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR HAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT CAUSES ONE OF THE LIGHTS IN THE HEADLIGHT THAT BLINKS WHEN YOU USE THE AUTO CLICKER TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THE CAR TO GO OUT UNTIL...

Feb 16, 2009 Air Bags Crash 29,442 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT THAT WAS IN A HIGH SPEED CRASH. READING THE COMPLAINT # 10228324 I CAN RELATE TO THIS ISSUE. I WAS HIT ON THE VERY FRONT LEFT SIDE AT ABOUT 55 MPH AND THEN PUSHED OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT. THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR HIT A DIRT BURM AROUND 30 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DE...

Feb 16, 2009 Air Bags Crash 29,442 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT THAT WAS IN A HIGH SPEED CRASH. READING THE COMPLAINT # 10228324 I CAN RELATE TO THIS ISSUE. I WAS HIT ON THE VERY FRONT LEFT SIDE AT ABOUT 55 MPH AND THEN PUSHED OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT. THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR HIT A DIRT BURM AROUND 30 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DE...

Feb 16, 2009 Seats Crash 29,442 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT SPORT THAT WAS IN A HIGH SPEED CRASH. READING THE COMPLAINT # 10228324 I CAN RELATE TO THIS ISSUE. I WAS HIT ON THE VERY FRONT LEFT SIDE AT ABOUT 55 MPH AND THEN PUSHED OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT. THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR HIT A DIRT BURM AROUND 30 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DE...

Nov 21, 2008 Tires 20,450 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE VEHICLE HAS DUNLOP TIRES, SIZE 195/55/R15 (NA). THE CONTACT NOTICED A BULGE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 62 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL SPONTANEOUSLY DETACHED AND ONLY THE RIM REMAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Nov 21, 2008 Tires 20,450 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE VEHICLE HAS DUNLOP TIRES, SIZE 195/55/R15 (NA). THE CONTACT NOTICED A BULGE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 62 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL SPONTANEOUSLY DETACHED AND ONLY THE RIM REMAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Nov 14, 2008 Visibility

THE A PILLAR IS VERY WIDE AND CAN EASILY OBSTRUCT THE VIEW OF 1-2 PEOPLE WALKING ACROSS THE STREET. I AM A 4'11" DRIVER, WHO DRIVES SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY AND HAVE ALMOST HIT SEVERAL PEDESTRIANS WHO WERE WALKING ACROSS THE STREET AS I WAS CROSSING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION DUE TO COMPLETE VISUAL OBSTRUC...

Nov 14, 2008 Visibility

THE A PILLAR IS VERY WIDE AND CAN EASILY OBSTRUCT THE VIEW OF 1-2 PEOPLE WALKING ACROSS THE STREET. I AM A 4'11" DRIVER, WHO DRIVES SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY AND HAVE ALMOST HIT SEVERAL PEDESTRIANS WHO WERE WALKING ACROSS THE STREET AS I WAS CROSSING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION DUE TO COMPLETE VISUAL OBSTRUC...

Jul 28, 2008 Power Train 6,035 mi

AFTER A RIGHT TURN, I ATTEMPTED TO RETURN UP TO SPEED BY DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE POWER TRAIN/ TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE, I.E, THE ENGINE RACED AND THE CAR COASTED FORWARD WITH SPEED DECLINING. THE TRANSMISSION/POWER TRAIN RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION AFTER APPROX.5 TO 6 SECONDS. VEHI...

Jul 28, 2008 Power Train 6,035 mi

AFTER A RIGHT TURN, I ATTEMPTED TO RETURN UP TO SPEED BY DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE POWER TRAIN/ TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE, I.E, THE ENGINE RACED AND THE CAR COASTED FORWARD WITH SPEED DECLINING. THE TRANSMISSION/POWER TRAIN RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION AFTER APPROX.5 TO 6 SECONDS. VEHI...

Jul 12, 2008 Equipment 14,000 mi

ROCK DAMAGE TO CONDENSER CAUSED AC FAILURE DUE TO ALUMINUM GRADE CONDENSER AND LACK OF ADEQUATE PROTECTION. ALUMINUM CONDENSER CAN BE CRUSHED BY FINGER FORCE, CLEARLY NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD UP TO ROAD PROJECTILES, SUCH AS PEBBLES OR SMALL ROCKS IMPACTING AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS. FIRST REPAIR ON VEHICL...

Jul 12, 2008 Equipment 14,000 mi

ROCK DAMAGE TO CONDENSER CAUSED AC FAILURE DUE TO ALUMINUM GRADE CONDENSER AND LACK OF ADEQUATE PROTECTION. ALUMINUM CONDENSER CAN BE CRUSHED BY FINGER FORCE, CLEARLY NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD UP TO ROAD PROJECTILES, SUCH AS PEBBLES OR SMALL ROCKS IMPACTING AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS. FIRST REPAIR ON VEHICL...

May 31, 2008 Visibility 7,500 mi

I ALMOST GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT, I KNEW THE CAR HAD THIS BLIND SPOTS BUT NEVER KNEW WHERE SO DANGEROUS. NOT JUST TRADITIONAL BLIND SPOTS BUT EVEN WORSE FRONT AND BACK BLIND SPOTS MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAKE TURNS WHEN INTERSECTING ANOTHER ROAD. *TR

May 31, 2008 Visibility 7,500 mi

I ALMOST GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT, I KNEW THE CAR HAD THIS BLIND SPOTS BUT NEVER KNEW WHERE SO DANGEROUS. NOT JUST TRADITIONAL BLIND SPOTS BUT EVEN WORSE FRONT AND BACK BLIND SPOTS MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAKE TURNS WHEN INTERSECTING ANOTHER ROAD. *TR

May 20, 2008 Air Bags Crash 20,334 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT, SPORT MODEL- THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LATE MODEL TOYOTA TUNDRA PICKUP TRUCK INFRONT OF MY CAR AND IT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I COULDN'T STOP QUICK ENOUGH- I WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED MUST BE...

May 20, 2008 Air Bags Crash 20,334 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT, SPORT MODEL- THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LATE MODEL TOYOTA TUNDRA PICKUP TRUCK INFRONT OF MY CAR AND IT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I COULDN'T STOP QUICK ENOUGH- I WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED MUST BE...

May 20, 2008 Air Bags Crash 20,334 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT, SPORT MODEL- THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LATE MODEL TOYOTA TUNDRA PICKUP TRUCK INFRONT OF MY CAR AND IT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I COULDN'T STOP QUICK ENOUGH- I WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED MUST BE...

May 20, 2008 Structure Crash 20,334 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT, SPORT MODEL- THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LATE MODEL TOYOTA TUNDRA PICKUP TRUCK INFRONT OF MY CAR AND IT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I COULDN'T STOP QUICK ENOUGH- I WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED MUST BE...

May 20, 2008 Structure Crash 20,334 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT, SPORT MODEL- THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LATE MODEL TOYOTA TUNDRA PICKUP TRUCK INFRONT OF MY CAR AND IT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I COULDN'T STOP QUICK ENOUGH- I WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED MUST BE...

May 20, 2008 Structure Crash 20,334 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT, SPORT MODEL- THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LATE MODEL TOYOTA TUNDRA PICKUP TRUCK INFRONT OF MY CAR AND IT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I COULDN'T STOP QUICK ENOUGH- I WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED MUST BE...

May 20, 2008 Electrical System Crash 20,334 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT, SPORT MODEL- THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LATE MODEL TOYOTA TUNDRA PICKUP TRUCK INFRONT OF MY CAR AND IT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I COULDN'T STOP QUICK ENOUGH- I WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED MUST BE...

May 20, 2008 Air Bags Crash 20,334 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT, SPORT MODEL- THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LATE MODEL TOYOTA TUNDRA PICKUP TRUCK INFRONT OF MY CAR AND IT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I COULDN'T STOP QUICK ENOUGH- I WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED MUST BE...

May 20, 2008 Air Bags Crash 20,334 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT, SPORT MODEL- THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LATE MODEL TOYOTA TUNDRA PICKUP TRUCK INFRONT OF MY CAR AND IT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I COULDN'T STOP QUICK ENOUGH- I WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED MUST BE...

May 20, 2008 Air Bags Crash 20,334 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT, SPORT MODEL- THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LATE MODEL TOYOTA TUNDRA PICKUP TRUCK INFRONT OF MY CAR AND IT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I COULDN'T STOP QUICK ENOUGH- I WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED MUST BE...

May 20, 2008 Structure Crash 20,334 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT, SPORT MODEL- THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LATE MODEL TOYOTA TUNDRA PICKUP TRUCK INFRONT OF MY CAR AND IT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I COULDN'T STOP QUICK ENOUGH- I WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED MUST BE...

May 20, 2008 Structure Crash 20,334 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT, SPORT MODEL- THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LATE MODEL TOYOTA TUNDRA PICKUP TRUCK INFRONT OF MY CAR AND IT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I COULDN'T STOP QUICK ENOUGH- I WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED MUST BE...

May 20, 2008 Structure Crash 20,334 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT, SPORT MODEL- THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LATE MODEL TOYOTA TUNDRA PICKUP TRUCK INFRONT OF MY CAR AND IT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I COULDN'T STOP QUICK ENOUGH- I WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED MUST BE...

May 20, 2008 Electrical System Crash 20,334 mi

I OWN A 2007 HONDA FIT, SPORT MODEL- THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LATE MODEL TOYOTA TUNDRA PICKUP TRUCK INFRONT OF MY CAR AND IT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I COULDN'T STOP QUICK ENOUGH- I WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED MUST BE...

Mar 28, 2008 Steering 34,000 mi

I EXPERIENCED A SAFETY ISSUE WITH MY HONDA FIT VEHICLE (I HAVE A 2007 NON-SPORT MODEL, AUTOMATIC) ON MARCH 26. AFTER STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION, I MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED TO LOCK INTO PLACE. THE CAR CONTINUED TURNING TO THE RIGHT, NEARLY HITTING THE CURB. I MANAGED TO F...

Mar 28, 2008 Steering 34,000 mi

I EXPERIENCED A SAFETY ISSUE WITH MY HONDA FIT VEHICLE (I HAVE A 2007 NON-SPORT MODEL, AUTOMATIC) ON MARCH 26. AFTER STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION, I MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED TO LOCK INTO PLACE. THE CAR CONTINUED TURNING TO THE RIGHT, NEARLY HITTING THE CURB. I MANAGED TO F...

Mar 19, 2008 Seats

PURCHASE A 2007 HONDA FIT ON 3/15/08 WITH 3,300 MILES ON IT. AFTER DRIVING IT 150 MILES IN 3 DAYS NOW HAVE SHARP PAIN IN MY RIGHT FOOT AS THE ANGLE MY FOOT TAKES TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR IS STRESSFUL. I NOW HAVE PAIN JUST WALKING AROUND. MANY PEOPLE ON FIT FORUMS ALSO HAVE PAIN FROM DRIVING THI...

Mar 19, 2008 Seats

PURCHASE A 2007 HONDA FIT ON 3/15/08 WITH 3,300 MILES ON IT. AFTER DRIVING IT 150 MILES IN 3 DAYS NOW HAVE SHARP PAIN IN MY RIGHT FOOT AS THE ANGLE MY FOOT TAKES TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR IS STRESSFUL. I NOW HAVE PAIN JUST WALKING AROUND. MANY PEOPLE ON FIT FORUMS ALSO HAVE PAIN FROM DRIVING THI...

Jan 24, 2008 Steering 27,600 mi

(1) NO WARNINGS OR EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE ARE EVIDENT. IT HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN THAT LAST 2 WEEKS. (2) THE "POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT" QUITS OR "GOES OUT" OCCASIONALLY CAUSING THE TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. IT IS NOT GRADUAL, IT JUST QUITS. TO GET POWER STEERING BACK, THE CAR MU...

Jan 24, 2008 Steering 27,600 mi

(1) NO WARNINGS OR EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE ARE EVIDENT. IT HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN THAT LAST 2 WEEKS. (2) THE "POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT" QUITS OR "GOES OUT" OCCASIONALLY CAUSING THE TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. IT IS NOT GRADUAL, IT JUST QUITS. TO GET POWER STEERING BACK, THE CAR MU...

Jan 18, 2008 Tires 1,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT HAS A 2007 HONDA FIT. EVERY THREE TO FOUR MONTHS, THE CONTACT HAS TO REPLACE THE AIR IN THE TIRES AT LEAST THREE TO FOUR TIMES WITHIN THE MONTH. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY IN EACH TIRE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION CAUSES SEVERE MUSCLE PAIN IN HER RIGHT FO...

Jan 18, 2008 Seats 1,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT HAS A 2007 HONDA FIT. EVERY THREE TO FOUR MONTHS, THE CONTACT HAS TO REPLACE THE AIR IN THE TIRES AT LEAST THREE TO FOUR TIMES WITHIN THE MONTH. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY IN EACH TIRE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION CAUSES SEVERE MUSCLE PAIN IN HER RIGHT FO...

Jan 18, 2008 Tires 1,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT HAS A 2007 HONDA FIT. EVERY THREE TO FOUR MONTHS, THE CONTACT HAS TO REPLACE THE AIR IN THE TIRES AT LEAST THREE TO FOUR TIMES WITHIN THE MONTH. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY IN EACH TIRE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION CAUSES SEVERE MUSCLE PAIN IN HER RIGHT FO...

Jan 18, 2008 Seats 1,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT HAS A 2007 HONDA FIT. EVERY THREE TO FOUR MONTHS, THE CONTACT HAS TO REPLACE THE AIR IN THE TIRES AT LEAST THREE TO FOUR TIMES WITHIN THE MONTH. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY IN EACH TIRE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION CAUSES SEVERE MUSCLE PAIN IN HER RIGHT FO...

Dec 18, 2007 Air Bags 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS WERE NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, ONE OF THE AIR BAG ICONS ILLUMINATE AND REMAINS LIT FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES. THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPER PAINT IS CHIPPING AND...

Dec 18, 2007 Power Train 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS WERE NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, ONE OF THE AIR BAG ICONS ILLUMINATE AND REMAINS LIT FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES. THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPER PAINT IS CHIPPING AND...

Dec 18, 2007 Structure 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS WERE NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, ONE OF THE AIR BAG ICONS ILLUMINATE AND REMAINS LIT FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES. THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPER PAINT IS CHIPPING AND...

Dec 18, 2007 Air Bags 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS WERE NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, ONE OF THE AIR BAG ICONS ILLUMINATE AND REMAINS LIT FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES. THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPER PAINT IS CHIPPING AND...

Dec 18, 2007 Power Train 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS WERE NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, ONE OF THE AIR BAG ICONS ILLUMINATE AND REMAINS LIT FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES. THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPER PAINT IS CHIPPING AND...

Dec 18, 2007 Structure 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS WERE NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, ONE OF THE AIR BAG ICONS ILLUMINATE AND REMAINS LIT FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES. THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPER PAINT IS CHIPPING AND...

Oct 19, 2007 Visibility 4,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER SKIPS ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THE WATER THAT REMAINS REDUCES THE CONTACTS VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4...

Oct 19, 2007 Visibility 4,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER SKIPS ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THE WATER THAT REMAINS REDUCES THE CONTACTS VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4...

Oct 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 6,000 mi

AT 6:00 PM LAST FRIDAY, I DROVE MY 2007 HONDA FIT OVER A LOW-LYING PARKING BARRIER LEFT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF A PARKING LOT. UPON HITTING THE BARRIER, MY ENGINE RPMS WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP IN SPITE OF THE FACT THAT I HAD MY FOOT JAMMED ON THE BRAKE. TO AVOID CRASHING HEAD ON...

Oct 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 6,000 mi

AT 6:00 PM LAST FRIDAY, I DROVE MY 2007 HONDA FIT OVER A LOW-LYING PARKING BARRIER LEFT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF A PARKING LOT. UPON HITTING THE BARRIER, MY ENGINE RPMS WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP IN SPITE OF THE FACT THAT I HAD MY FOOT JAMMED ON THE BRAKE. TO AVOID CRASHING HEAD ON...

Oct 1, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK IS LOCATED BENEATH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATS. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, HE CAN HEAR THE GASOLINE SLOSHING AROUND AND APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE NOISE USUALLY OCCURS DURING TAKEOFF AND WHEN STOPPING....

Oct 1, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK IS LOCATED BENEATH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATS. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, HE CAN HEAR THE GASOLINE SLOSHING AROUND AND APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE NOISE USUALLY OCCURS DURING TAKEOFF AND WHEN STOPPING....

Aug 13, 2007 Seats 11,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE BUCKLING HIS GRANDCHILD INTO THE BACK SEAT, THE CONTACT REALIZED THAT THE SEAT BENCH IN THE REAR WAS RAISED. HE BELIEVES THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT BECAUSE IF THE VEHICLE WERE REAR-ENDED, THE SEAT WOULD JUMP AND CAUSE THE BOOSTER SEAT AND CHILD TO BE UPROOT...

Aug 13, 2007 Seats 11,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. WHILE BUCKLING HIS GRANDCHILD INTO THE BACK SEAT, THE CONTACT REALIZED THAT THE SEAT BENCH IN THE REAR WAS RAISED. HE BELIEVES THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT BECAUSE IF THE VEHICLE WERE REAR-ENDED, THE SEAT WOULD JUMP AND CAUSE THE BOOSTER SEAT AND CHILD TO BE UPROOT...

Apr 24, 2007 Air Bags Crash 12,981 mi

INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 12/29/2006 IN OUR 2007 HONDA FIT AND WAS STRUCK IN THE FRONT PASSENGER HEADLIGHT AND RIGHT SIDE WHICH CRUSHED OUR VEHICLE ALL THE BACK TO THE WINDSHIELD, BUT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WE WERE GOING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH WHEN THE MUSTANG PULLED OUT FROM A PARKING LOT...

Apr 24, 2007 Air Bags Crash 12,981 mi

INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 12/29/2006 IN OUR 2007 HONDA FIT AND WAS STRUCK IN THE FRONT PASSENGER HEADLIGHT AND RIGHT SIDE WHICH CRUSHED OUR VEHICLE ALL THE BACK TO THE WINDSHIELD, BUT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WE WERE GOING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH WHEN THE MUSTANG PULLED OUT FROM A PARKING LOT...

Apr 12, 2007 Air Bags

CUSTOMER WANTS TO KNOW IF THE LIFE THREATENING ERROR WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT WAS DISCOVERED DURING A CRASH TEST AFFECTS HER HONDA FIT THAT SHE JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED. **CC THE ERROR WAS DISCOVERED FOR ALL HONDA FIT'S THAT WERE MANUFACTURED BEFORE NOVEMBER 2006. *JB

Apr 12, 2007 Air Bags

CUSTOMER WANTS TO KNOW IF THE LIFE THREATENING ERROR WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT WAS DISCOVERED DURING A CRASH TEST AFFECTS HER HONDA FIT THAT SHE JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED. **CC THE ERROR WAS DISCOVERED FOR ALL HONDA FIT'S THAT WERE MANUFACTURED BEFORE NOVEMBER 2006. *JB

Apr 9, 2007 Power Train 5,000 mi

CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH 2007 HONDA FIT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HESITATION TO DOWN SHIFT AT 2-5 MPH, SUCH AS ROLLING STOPS AT YIELD SIGNS. WHEN YOU STEP DOWN ON ACCELERATOR TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO GET CONFUSED AND DOES NOT ALLOW ACCELERATION AT ALL FOR 2-3 SECONDS. IT IS OKAY IF COMPLETELY STOPPED, ...

Apr 9, 2007 Power Train 5,000 mi

CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH 2007 HONDA FIT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HESITATION TO DOWN SHIFT AT 2-5 MPH, SUCH AS ROLLING STOPS AT YIELD SIGNS. WHEN YOU STEP DOWN ON ACCELERATOR TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO GET CONFUSED AND DOES NOT ALLOW ACCELERATION AT ALL FOR 2-3 SECONDS. IT IS OKAY IF COMPLETELY STOPPED, ...

Feb 8, 2007 Air Bags

TL* - THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIR BAG CRASH TEST RESULTS OF THE 2007 HONDA FIT. THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY REPORTED THE FOLLOWING R ON THIS VEHICLE: HTTP://WWW.IIHS.ORG/RATINGS/RATING.ASPX?ID=722 "THE HONDA FIT WAS INTRODUCED IN THE 2007 MODEL YEAR. THE FIT WAS EVAL...

Feb 8, 2007 Air Bags

TL* - THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIR BAG CRASH TEST RESULTS OF THE 2007 HONDA FIT. THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY REPORTED THE FOLLOWING R ON THIS VEHICLE: HTTP://WWW.IIHS.ORG/RATINGS/RATING.ASPX?ID=722 "THE HONDA FIT WAS INTRODUCED IN THE 2007 MODEL YEAR. THE FIT WAS EVAL...

Jan 5, 2007 Air Bags Crash 3,200 mi

TL* - WHILE DRIVING A 2007 HONDA FIT 30-40 MPH THE CONTACT 'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED A 1997 MERCEDES BENZ. DAMAGE WAS DONE TO FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE, BUT THE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT CAN PROVIDE A ...

Jan 5, 2007 Air Bags Crash 3,200 mi

TL* - WHILE DRIVING A 2007 HONDA FIT 30-40 MPH THE CONTACT 'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED A 1997 MERCEDES BENZ. DAMAGE WAS DONE TO FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE, BUT THE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT CAN PROVIDE A ...

Dec 21, 2006 Steering

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES BY ITSELF. WHEN HE TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT THE VEHICLE PROCEEDS AT APPROXIMATELY 2-5 MPH. THE CONTACT STATES ALL HE HAS TO DO IS TURN THE STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY AND THE VEHICLE MOVES FORWARD. HE TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEA...

Dec 21, 2006 Steering

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES BY ITSELF. WHEN HE TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT THE VEHICLE PROCEEDS AT APPROXIMATELY 2-5 MPH. THE CONTACT STATES ALL HE HAS TO DO IS TURN THE STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY AND THE VEHICLE MOVES FORWARD. HE TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEA...

Dec 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 125 mi

APPLYING THE FOOT BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, ENGINE RPM STARTED TO INCREASE TO THE POINT WHERE THE BRAKE WOULD NOT BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. VEHICLE PROCEEDED INTO THE INTERSECTION. DEALER FOUND THAT THE HIGH END OF THE IDLE CONTROL WAS NOT PROPERLY TRAINED. DEALER ACCOMPLISHED THE TRAINING. UNKN...

Dec 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 125 mi

APPLYING THE FOOT BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, ENGINE RPM STARTED TO INCREASE TO THE POINT WHERE THE BRAKE WOULD NOT BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. VEHICLE PROCEEDED INTO THE INTERSECTION. DEALER FOUND THAT THE HIGH END OF THE IDLE CONTROL WAS NOT PROPERLY TRAINED. DEALER ACCOMPLISHED THE TRAINING. UNKN...

Dec 5, 2006 Structure 2,136 mi

THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING ON MY 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHEN I PHONED THE DEALER TO INQUIRE IF THIS WOULD BE COVERED BY MY WARRANTY THEY SAID MOST LIKELY UNLESS A PEBBLE BOUNCED UP AND PUNCTURED A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER. I FOUND IT ODD THAT HE WAS SO FAMILIAR WITH THIS PROBLEM. SURE ENOUGH, A "TI...

Dec 5, 2006 Structure 2,136 mi

THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING ON MY 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHEN I PHONED THE DEALER TO INQUIRE IF THIS WOULD BE COVERED BY MY WARRANTY THEY SAID MOST LIKELY UNLESS A PEBBLE BOUNCED UP AND PUNCTURED A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER. I FOUND IT ODD THAT HE WAS SO FAMILIAR WITH THIS PROBLEM. SURE ENOUGH, A "TI...

Nov 24, 2006 Air Bags Crash 811 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL IMPACT CRASH. THE SPEED AT THE TIME OF IMPACT WAS 40 MPH. THERE WAS NO PRE-IMPACT BRAKING. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING THE SEAT BELT BUT THERE WERE SOFT TISSUE INJURIES SUSTAINED ON THE NECK AND BACK. A POLICE REPORT WAS PROCESSE...

Nov 24, 2006 Air Bags Crash 811 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL IMPACT CRASH. THE SPEED AT THE TIME OF IMPACT WAS 40 MPH. THERE WAS NO PRE-IMPACT BRAKING. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING THE SEAT BELT BUT THERE WERE SOFT TISSUE INJURIES SUSTAINED ON THE NECK AND BACK. A POLICE REPORT WAS PROCESSE...

Oct 20, 2006 Exterior Lighting 100 mi

EXCESSIVE GLARE FROM POOR DESIGN OF HEADLIGHT AND LED TAILLIGHTS CAUSING EXCESSIVE GLARE CREATING SAFETY RISK FOR OTHER VEHICLES AND OBSTRUCTION OF PEDESTRIAN AND ROAD HAZARDS. THIS APPLIES TO ALL ACCORD COUPE AND SEDANS WITH LED TAIL LIGHTS MODEL LX EX VP SE SITED TO DATE. HEADLIGHTS ARE OVERLY BRI...

Oct 20, 2006 Exterior Lighting 100 mi

EXCESSIVE GLARE FROM POOR DESIGN OF HEADLIGHT AND LED TAILLIGHTS CAUSING EXCESSIVE GLARE CREATING SAFETY RISK FOR OTHER VEHICLES AND OBSTRUCTION OF PEDESTRIAN AND ROAD HAZARDS. THIS APPLIES TO ALL ACCORD COUPE AND SEDANS WITH LED TAIL LIGHTS MODEL LX EX VP SE SITED TO DATE. HEADLIGHTS ARE OVERLY BRI...

Aug 4, 2006 Exterior Lighting

I WAS FOLLOWING BEHIND A NEW 2007 HONDA ACCORD WITH THE NEW LED BRAKE LIGHTS AT NIGHT. WHEN THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AND LEDS ARE SO BRIGHT THAT IT GAVE ME INSTANT EYE STRAIN PAIN IN MY EYES. I ALSO COULD NOT SEE AROUND THE VEHICLE OR TO THE SIDES. THOSE LEDS ARE WAY TOO BRIGHT AND ARE BLIND...

Aug 4, 2006 Exterior Lighting

I WAS FOLLOWING BEHIND A NEW 2007 HONDA ACCORD WITH THE NEW LED BRAKE LIGHTS AT NIGHT. WHEN THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AND LEDS ARE SO BRIGHT THAT IT GAVE ME INSTANT EYE STRAIN PAIN IN MY EYES. I ALSO COULD NOT SEE AROUND THE VEHICLE OR TO THE SIDES. THOSE LEDS ARE WAY TOO BRIGHT AND ARE BLIND...

Jul 20, 2006 Exterior Lighting 900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS AIM TOO LOW CAUSING LIMITED VISIBILITY. THE DEALER RAISED THE AIMING POINT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH NO SUCCESS. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE LIGHTS MOVE UP AND DOWN. UPDATED 08/03/06. *JB

Jul 20, 2006 Exterior Lighting 900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS AIM TOO LOW CAUSING LIMITED VISIBILITY. THE DEALER RAISED THE AIMING POINT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH NO SUCCESS. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE LIGHTS MOVE UP AND DOWN. UPDATED 08/03/06. *JB