2007 Honda Fit

Above average

Owners filed 370 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the steering. It has been recalled 11 times.

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When it fails
020k40k60k90k120k200k
60,681 milesMedian miles at failure

281 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 60,000–75,000 miles.

Most common 2007 Honda Fit problems

81 of the 370 complaints (22%) are about the steering.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Steering75
102
Air Bags · airbags54
819
Exterior Lighting · headlights42
010
Structure › Body · body and frame32
000
Power Train · transmission22
100
Electrical System18
020
Structure · body and frame17
000
Engine12
011
Air Bags › Frontal · airbags9
403
Exterior Lighting › Headlights · headlights8
000

2007 Honda Fit steering problems

22% of all complaints

81 of the 370 complaints are about the steering. This is what owners describe:

  • loses steering assist or the wheel locks33% · 27
  • sets off warning lights on the dash30% · 24
  • loses power20% · 16

Share of the 81 steering complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
54,135 mi
median of 71 reports
Peak year of filing
2010
20 steering complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
1 · 0 · 2
in these complaints
Recalls on the steering
None
“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 problem happens, we are supposed to turn the car off and turn it back on.”
Owner complaint, filed Sep 5, 2014 at 105,466 miles
“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”
Owner complaint, filed Aug 30, 2014 at 75,300 miles

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2006: 7 complaints, 1 about the steering'062007: 10 complaints, 0 about the steering2008: 10 complaints, 2 about the steering'082009: 16 complaints, 6 about the steering2010: 71 complaints, 20 about the steering'102011: 46 complaints, 15 about the steering2012: 26 complaints, 12 about the steering'122013: 22 complaints, 9 about the steering2014: 28 complaints, 8 about the steering'142015: 22 complaints, 0 about the steering2016: 46 complaints, 3 about the steering'162017: 20 complaints, 0 about the steering2018: 10 complaints, 1 about the steering'182019: 8 complaints, 0 about the steering2020: 3 complaints, 0 about the steering'202021: 15 complaints, 2 about the steering2022: 2 complaints, 1 about the steering'222023: 2 complaints, 0 about the steering2024: 4 complaints, 1 about the steering'242025: 1 complaints, 0 about the steering2026: 1 complaints, 0 about the steering'26Recall 06V270000 (equipment)Recall 07V549000 (airbags)Recall 10V033000 (visibility)Recall 10V624000 (headlights)Recall 13V260000 (visibility)Recall 16V344000 (airbags)Recall 17V029000 (airbags)Recall 18V268000 (airbags)Recall 19V182000 (airbags)Recall 19V501000 (airbags)Recall 20V770000 (transmission)
All complaintsAbout the steeringRecall (red: the steering)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2007 Fit peaked in 2010, with 71 filed that year. No recall on file covers the steering, the subject of 22% of the complaints. In 2026 owners filed 1 so far.

11 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft20V770000
Filed Dec 10, 2020248,358 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. 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 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.

Risk. A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module19V501000
Filed Jun 27, 20191,657,752 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. 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, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module19V182000
Filed Mar 6, 20191,101,534 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. 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 and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

Risk. An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module18V268000
Filed Apr 26, 20181,335 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. 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 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Risk. An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module17V029000
Filed Jan 10, 2017308,884 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. 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, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2009 Acura RL and Honda Element vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles and 2006-2009 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2008 Acura RL, Honda Element and Honda Pilot vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2006-2008 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KD9 and KE0.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module16V344000
Filed May 23, 20161,790,894 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. 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, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2008 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2008 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2008 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling model year 2002-2004 Odyssey and model year 2003-2004 Acura MDX, Honda Element, and Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.

Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls13V260000
Filed Jun 24, 2013143,083 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. 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, over time, the plastic cover may separate from the master power window switch allowing water to enter the driver's window and reach the master power window switch. If the master power window switch is damaged as a result of the water intrusion, overheating and failure of the switch may result.

Risk. An overheated switch can cause smoke, melting and fire.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners in July 2013 and will instruct owners to take their vehicles to dealers to have a free inspection conducted. If the switch is damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. If the switch is not damaged, the owner will be instructed to await a second notification that will instruct them to return to the dealer to have a replacement switch installed free of charge. Honda anticipates it will have sufficient parts inventory to notify owners of vehicles with undamaged switches to return to dealers for replacement switches in Fall 2013. Renotification was sent out to owners on July 23, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall number is JA6.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights › High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch10V624000
Filed Dec 15, 2010143,083 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. 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 LOWER BEAM CIRCUIT WERE PULLED TIGHTER THAN INTENDED. AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TERMINAL FOR THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAN BECOME WORN AS A RESULT OF THIS TENSION, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOW CONDUCTIVITY AND CAUSE AN ACCUMULATION OF COPPER OXIDE IN THE AREA OF THE CONTACTS.

Risk. THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE DECREASING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AS WELL AS THE VEHICLE'S VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOW BEAM TERMINAL AND PERFORM NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls10V033000
Filed Feb 2, 2010141,000 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. 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 IS DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE WATER INTRUSION, OVERHEATING AND FAILURE OF THE SWITCH MAY RESULT.

Risk. AN OVERHEATED SWITCH CAN CAUSE SMOKE, MELTING AND FIRE.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SWITCH AND INSTALL A COVER AROUND THE SWITCH HOUSING TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE SWITCH. IF THE SWITCH IS DAMAGED, THE SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED AND A COVER WILL BE INSTALLED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DURING MARCH 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Air Bags › Frontal07V549000
Filed Dec 3, 200734,300 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA , WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE WIRE HARNESS FOR THE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (ODS) AND THE OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM (OPDS) IS ROUTED UNDERNEATH THE CARPET ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. IN AREAS WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED, SALT FROM THE SNOW ON THE DRIVER'S SHOES WILL MELT AND MAY PENETRATE THE CARPET AND LEAK INTO THE WIRE HARNESS. IF THE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO SALT BRINE, CORROSION MAY OCCUR AND THE WIRE MAY BREAK CAUSING THE SRS INDICATOR LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. A FAILURE OF THE ODS AND OPDS MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD SEAT OR AN OUT-OF-POSITION PASSENGER AND DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AND SIDE AIR BAGS WILL NOT BE SUPPRESSED.

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A DEPLOYING FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG OR FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO SMALL OR OUT-OF-POSITION OCCUPANTS.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 800-999-1009.

Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual06V270000
Filed Jul 26, 20061,190,000 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.

Risk. THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy. HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.

All 11 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. One names the 2007 Fit.

Low Beam HeadlightsPreliminary evaluation PE10037Closed
Opened Sep 16, 2010Closed Dec 20, 2010Led to recall 10V624000headlights

In their Defect Information Report (DIR) of December 15, 2010, American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall of model year 2007 and 2008 Honda Fit vehicles to repair the headlights.The recall will remedy a defect in the low beam headlight circuit that can cause a total outage of the low beam headlights.Honda's DIR states: Due to a variation in the assembly sequence when installing the wiring harness for the combination switch that controls the headlights, the wires for the low beam headlight circuit can be pulled tighter than the wiring for the …

Technical service bulletins

35 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2007 Fit. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

airbags 9equipment 9electrical system 7steering 3engine 2body and frame 1headlights 1transmission 1
A18-050Warranty extensionJun 30, 2026airbags

Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.

A20-015Warranty extensionMay 3, 2022airbags

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.

A20-015Warranty extensionMar 10, 2020airbags

Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.

A18-053Warranty extensionJun 7, 2018airbags

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.

14-058Warranty extensionSep 23, 2014steering

HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION DUE TO ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WITH CODE DTC 32-09 OR 61-04. MODEL 2007-08 FIT. *LJ

Service BulletinWarranty extensionSep 23, 2014steering

Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the EPS (electric power steering) to 10 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. This warranty covers vehicles where the steering feels heavier than normal, or is hard to turn, particularly when the vehicle is not moving, and the EPS indicator comes on …

SB-09-043Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 16, 2014steering

HONDA: THE STEERING FEELS HEAVY AND THERE IS A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THERE IS A MALFUNCTION OF THE POWER STEERING. *RM UPDATE 03/03/15*LJ

What owners reported

Newest filings
Exterior Lighting
Filed Sep 23, 2026PA

My low beam headlights stopped working. My high beam headlights continue to operate. I contacted a dealership. They told me I would have to pay a diagnostic fee so I contacted corporate Honda. They said that this recall was fixed and closed but recalls do not expire and that if it was happening again, they would need to fix it. I took my car in today to be diagnostically Reviewed. the dealership told me the cause of the issue was a random ground wire they found, causing the exact part and symptoms of the safety recall to quit working. They said they would not be able to fix it unless they replace the whole harness in the steering column that the part was discontinued. I asked for a detailed explanation of the diagnostic. The explanation further proves that the issue is verbatim the safety recall. I also have a Service video showing the exact issue verbatim safety recall They also sent me home in that vehicle posing risk of crash or fire. I am waiting on corporate Honda to assign me a caseworker.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 8, 2025FL

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, lady say about 1/2 day. When I ask if Honda will give me car to drive in that time, she stated No., but I can rent a vehicle for $75. Dealers name: Gary Smith Honda, 225 Miracle Strip SW, Fl., 32548. Is it safe to drive this car?

Structure › Body
Filed Nov 26, 2024CA

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 enforcement if anything happened because my car is documented as being red.

Steering
Filed Sep 25, 2024210,000 milesWA

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 not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000. The VIN was not available.

Seat Belts
Filed Aug 7, 2024CA

See attached document for complaint

Structure
Filed Jul 23, 202462,000 milesPA

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 rusted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed due to sub frame rust; however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be diagnosed due to the severe rust. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance because the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. The VIN was not available.

Structure › Body
Filed Apr 19, 2023WA

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 and rusting inside. Found to compromise electrical for tail lights and Hazzard lights. Also causeing massive sweating of water vapor that leads to obscure of ability to see through rear window and through all windows. Also massive threat to elderly and children and immune compromised people because toxic mold growth is likely to form. Honda refuses to repair say they don't care how many die because of issue. Children almost killed due to inability to see through rear window.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 25, 2023CA

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.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 8, 2022213,000 milesMN

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.

Steering
Filed Mar 24, 2022AZ

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 trying to navigate turns, and backing up. The problem according to the mechanics is the Electronic Power Steering Module (EPS Module).

Steering
Filed Dec 18, 2021CA

The Electronic Power steering stopped working

Steering
Filed Oct 26, 2021MO

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 vehicle once the power steering assists failed. The manufacturer nor the dealer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Exterior Lighting
Filed Oct 25, 2021NJ

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

Exterior Lighting › Headlights
Filed Aug 26, 202190,000 milesMA

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 repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 12, 2021NC

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 system slides when slammed on breaks in no rain

Wheels
Filed Jun 25, 2021IL

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 this was noticed by another mechanic. I called the Napleton service to check again but they refused. I called the Honda Company Customer service and they said that there is nothing they can do. I can drive my car the way it is, no incident happen so far but I don’t feel safe. Thank you

Power Train
Filed Jun 1, 2021135,000 milesMA

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated while her husband was driving at a slow speed, she heard a loud abnormal sound before the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V770000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

Electrical System
Filed Apr 15, 2021CT

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

Air BagsFire
Filed Mar 24, 2021250,000 milesGA

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 START THE CAR A DIFFERENT WAY WHICH I HAD TO USE WHATEVER I HAD HANDY ,,WELL IT TOOK A WHOLE DAY AND MORE FOR ME TO FINALLY GET IT STARTED, WHEN I DID I START SMELLING BURNING , I WAS FREAKING OUT , WHEN I NOTICED IT WAS COMING FROM MY WINDOW SWITCH, I STARTED TRYING TO GET THE FIRE TO STOP AND I SHUT OFF THE CAR. SO I HAD TO TAKE OFF THE PANEL TO GET THE PART OFF SO I COULD GET OFF THE MOUNTAIN. I DIDN'T KNOW THAT THAT WAS AN ALREADY KNOWN RECALL OR I WOULD HAVE GOTTEN IT FIXED SOONER, I DIDN'T LEARN ABOUT IT UNTIL I RECEIVED AN URGENT NOTICE IN THE MAIL ABOUT AIRBAG INFLATOR . SO I AM HERE AT THE PYE HONDA IN DALTON GA.

Power Train
Filed Mar 15, 2021NJ

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 MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT*JB

Power Train
Filed Mar 5, 2021CO

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 PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Power Train
Filed Feb 10, 202194,000 milesNJ

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 DRIVE AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V770000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED HONDA OF TENAFLY (28 COUNTY RD, TENAFLY, NJ 07670: (201) 568-7000) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 94,000.

Power Train
Filed Feb 9, 2021NY

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 CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Power Train
Filed Jan 23, 2021170,000 milesWI

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 EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED. I WAS STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE I HEARD THE SAME SOUND AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED I WAS INFORMED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AXLE HAD BROKEN. THE MECHANIC DESCRIBE THIS AXLE AS RUSTED AROUND ONE AREA OF THE AXEL, WHAT WOULD NORMALLY BE ABOUT THE DIAMETER OF A QUARTER IT WAS A SMALL AS THE DIAMETER OF A PENCIL.

Power Train
Filed Jan 13, 2021190,000 milesMI

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 IN THE CITY AND I VE PUT EASILY $3000 INTO IT IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS

Power Train
Filed Dec 21, 202090,000 milesWV

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 TECHNICIAN ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT EVEN WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT FAILED AND THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TAKEN AN AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALER. THE CONTACT CALLED JOE ROMEO'S I-79, 6100 NANCY D DR, WESTOVER, WV 26501 AND INFORMED THE MECHANIC OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL ON THE DRIVESHAFT WAS NOT YET FINALIZED AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V770000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.

Service BrakesCrash1 injured
Filed May 15, 202085,000 milesTN

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

Exterior Lighting
Filed Mar 4, 2020FL

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.

Electrical System
Filed Oct 28, 201999,765 milesAZ

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

Air Bags
Filed Oct 1, 2019GA

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 CANISTER REPLACED ON THE 2007 HONDA FIT, DUE TO A RECALL. LAST WEEK I LOOKED ON THE NHTSA RECALL LIST AND FOUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL LIST FROM JUNE 27, 2019, AND THE 2007-2008 HONDA FIT IS LISTED. WHEN I PUT IN MY VIN INTO THE LIST, IT INDICATES THAT I HAVE 0 RECALLS. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY I WOULD NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. IF THE AIRBAG PRODUCT WAS DEFECTIVE, I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR FOR A NEW ONE. I WANTED TO FILE A COMPLAINT TO MAKE SURE NHTSA KNOWS THAT THESE AIRBAGS STILL NEED REPAIRS, AND PERHAPS HONDA SHOULD BE PRESSURED BY NHTSA TO COMPLETE THESE REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THANK YOU.

Exterior Lighting
Filed Sep 26, 201969,000 milesNC

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 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V624000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL, DESPITE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

Power Train
Filed Sep 9, 201987,000 milesOH

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.

Engine1 injured
Filed Sep 9, 2019167,000 milesCT

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 WHILE PULLING OVER TO STOP. SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD FROM THE COIL PACKAGE BEING MELTED. THE SPARK PLUG WAS LOST WHILE PULLING OVER.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights
Filed Mar 12, 2019100,000 milesOK

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 STATED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V624000 (EXTEROIR LIGHTING) WAS COMPLETED IN 2012. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Power Train
Filed Mar 10, 2019132,500 milesPA

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 HAPPENED. THIS WAS A MAJOR INCONVENIENCE, AND THANKFULLY I COULD GET A RIDE HOME AND A RENTAL THE NEXT DAY. THE OTHER DRIVE SHAFT WAS JUST AS BAD, AND THE TOTAL REPAIR COST WAS AROUND $600.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 2, 2019131,000 milesCA

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 2006 AND HAVE SINCE HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED FIVE TIMES. ALL FIVE TIMES I HAVE HAD A CERTIFIED HONDA DEALER REPLACE THE BATTERY AND NOTHING ELSE COULD BE FOUND WRONG WITH IT WHEN CHECKED AT THE DEALERSHIP

Electrical System › Software
Filed Oct 16, 2018NC

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

Electrical System
Filed Sep 21, 201875,000 milesNJ

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 AT ONLY 75,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT IS NOT REMEDYING THE SITUATION ON ALL 2007-2008 FITS, ONLY SPECIFIC VINS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS PRACTICE, DRIVING WITH NO HEADLIGHTS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT. I HAVE CONTACTED HONDA BUT THEY WILL NOT FIX THE ISSUE BECAUSE THEY CLAIM THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THESE VINS SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE SAME RECALL FOR THE OTHER 2007-08 VINS.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 2, 2018CA

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 WITH THIS SITUATION?

Power Train
Filed Jul 17, 20181,000,049 milesIL

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 SPEED, IT LIKELY WOULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. FROM WHAT I CAN FIND ON A HONDA FIT FORUM, THIS SEEMS TO BE A FAIRLY FREQUENT FAILURE MODE FOR BOTH FITS AND CIVICS. I HAVE THREE OTHER PHOTOS OF THE FAILED HALF SHAFT, BUT THEY ARE A BIT TOO LARGE TO UPLOAD. I ALSO RETAINED THE FAILED PART.

Air Bags
Filed Jun 12, 2018CA

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 MY CAR, WHY WOULD THEY PUT A TAKATA BAG ON ONE SIDE AND SOMETHING ELSE ON THE OTHER????

Air Bags
Filed May 17, 2018OH

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 HAVE THE AIR BAG REPLACED. THE DEALER (RICK CASE HONDA, EAST 200TH STREET, EUCLID, OHIO, 216-416-6700) STATED THAT THE FRONTAL DRIVER'S AIR BAG WOULD EVENTUALLY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG WAS REPLACED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Exterior Lighting
Filed Mar 28, 2018198,000 milesCA

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.

Steering
Filed Mar 8, 2018132,000 milesNY

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 (RALPH HONDA, 3939 W RIDGE RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14626) RESET THE CONTROL MODULE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPARIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 132,000.

Structure › Body
Filed Mar 5, 201864,000 milesWV

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 FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A FRACTURE ALONG THE WELD FOR THE REAR HATCH HINGES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

Structure › Body
Filed Jan 25, 2018KY

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 STRIPING. I WAS ABLE TO RESEAL IT MYSELF (TIME WILL TELL), BUT THIS HAS TO BE A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. MOLD AND MILDEW ONLY COULD BE DANGEROUS LET ALONE WHAT STRUCTURAL DAMAGE IT COULD BE CAUSING LONG TERM. A POSSIBLE RECALL WORRY IMO.

Electrical System
Filed Dec 28, 201758,516 milesTX

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. DAMAGE (GNAWED ENGINE HARNESS ON 2 CONNECTORS) OCCURRED SEEMINGLY OVERNIGHT. ACCORDING TO DEALERSHIP RODENTS CHEWING THROUGH SOY-BASED WIRING WAS THE CAUSE. WITHOUT THE REPAIR I FELT THAT THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND A HAZARD.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 11, 201758,000 milesAZ

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

Electrical System
Filed Dec 1, 2017150,000 milesIL

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 WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Air BagsCrash
Filed Nov 18, 201799,000 milesTX

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.

Complaints 1-50 of 370, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2007
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
202037400Routine
2019138610Routine
2018117400Routine
201743000Routine
2016122100Routine
2015285410Above average
20131761040Routine
20121131100Routine
20111131110Routine
20101841210Routine
20092871120Above average
2008217820Above average
2007 — this page3701160Above average

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2007 Honda Fit: questions buyers ask

Is the 2007 Honda Fit a good car?

Going by the federal record, it is one of the Fit years to avoid: owners filed 370 complaints, 2.7 times as many as a typical Fit year. The most common complaint is about the steering (22%).

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Honda Fit?

The steering: 81 of the 370 complaints (22%) are about it. Owners most often say it loses steering assist or the wheel locks (33%), sets off warning lights on the dash (30%) and loses power (20%). The typical report comes at 54,135 miles.

How many recalls does the 2007 Honda Fit have?

11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Dec 10, 2020. The largest, 16V344000, covered 1,790,894 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2007 Honda Fit problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 60,681 miles. For the steering the midpoint is 54,135 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2007 Honda Fit?

Yes, once. PE10037 ("Low Beam Headlights") was opened Sep 16, 2010 and closed Dec 20, 2010.

Are there service bulletins for the 2007 Honda Fit?

The manufacturer filed 35 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the airbags (9), the electrical system (7) and the steering (3). They include a warranty extension, A18-050, filed Jun 30, 2026. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

Complaint volume is well above typical for a single model year.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Dec 10, 2020. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.