2010 Honda FIT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
183 owner complaints analyzed
12 distinct recall campaigns
39,975 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 98 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 83 of 183 complaints (45.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 21 | 11.5% |
| Braking behavior | 17 | 9.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 12 | 6.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 3.8% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 3.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 83 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Steering | 17 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 |
| Structure:Body | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
Air Bags: 83; Electrical System: 17; Steering: 17; Power Train: 15; Unknown Or Other: 12; Structure:Body: 9; Vehicle Speed Control: 6; Engine: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 41 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 13 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 13 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 18 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 41; 25,000 to 49,999: 13; 50,000 to 74,999: 13; 75,000 to 99,999: 18; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 5
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (41). 85 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 69 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
2010: 10; 2011: 21; 2012: 5; 2013: 6; 2014: 9; 2015: 9; 2016: 69; 2017: 19; 2018: 6; 2019: 12; 2020: 5; 2021: 4; 2022: 2; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 3
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 21 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 12 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10305751 · 2010-02-04 (February 4, 2010)
I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 HONDA FIT SPORT AUTOMATIC AT 25MPH ON A CITY STREET, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF, ALL DASHBOARD INDICATOR LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY DARK; I PULLED THE CAR OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, NOTICING THAT POWER STEERING AND BRAKE ASSIST WERE INACTIVE SO IT WAS A CHALLENGE TO GET THE CAR PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE RE-STARTED ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND GAVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO ME WITH NO REPAIR WORK DONE. 9 DAYS LATER, THE SAME THING HAPPENED.…
Owner-reported narrative. 460 miles reported. Look up ODI 10305751 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10400897 · 2011-05-15 (May 15, 2011)
AS I WAS MAKING MY RIGHT TURN NEAR MY HOME, I UNEXPECTEDLY SAW MY NEIGHBOR'S CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD IN FRONT OF HIS DRIVE WAY. I QUICKLY STEPPED ON MY BRAKES TO STOP, BUT, MY CAR DIDN'T STOP IMMEDIATELY AND SEEMED TO SURGE RATHER THAN SLOW DOWN (POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE FIT ABS). I THEN TURNED MY STEERING WHEEL TO THE SIDE WALK TO AVOID HITTING MY NEIGHBOR'S CAR WHILE STEPPING ON THE BRAKES BUT THE CAR STILL DID NOT STOP. THE CAR WENT THROUGH THE SIDE WALK AND A NEXT NEIGHBOR'S BUSH AND FRONT LAWN (ABOUT 20 METERS). EVENTUALLY, …
Owner-reported narrative. 1,875 miles reported. Look up ODI 10400897 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10396787 · 2011-04-19 (April 19, 2011)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE AND SOMETIME HE TOUCHED THE WRONG PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED EITHER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 18.
Owner-reported narrative. 18 miles reported. Look up ODI 10396787 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10391689 · 2011-03-14 (March 14, 2011)
WITH HEADLIGHTS ON AND HEATER BLOWER RUNNING THE HEADLIGHTS DIM SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE BLOWER MOTOR REDUCES ITS VELOCITY, AS IF AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE IS ABOUT TO OCCUR. DEALER SAID NOTHING IS WRONG.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10391689 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10433065 · 2011-10-27 (October 27, 2011)
2010 HONDA FIT BASE WHILE IDLING OR IN PARK I PUSH THE DRIVER SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCHFORWARD TO "ON" POSITION. INTERMITTENTLY THERE IS A A HIGH PITCH SCREECHING SOUND. DEALER STATED THE WHOLE SWITCH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THAT IT IS ELECTRICAL SWITCH ISSUE WITH INTERMITTENT SHORT. THIS WILL BE DONE UNDER WARRANTY. AN ONLINE SEARCH SHOWS THAT HONDA CORP IN TOKYO (SEPTEMBER 2011) HAS ISSUED A RECALL OF 963,000 HONDA FIT AND CR-V WORLDWIDE (INCLUDING U.S.) FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER THE DEALER SAID MY VIN IS NOT UNDER RECALL...HM…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10433065 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10408448 · 2011-06-22 (June 22, 2011)
I HAVE A 2010 HONDA FIT SPORT AUTOMATIC, PURCHASED NEW. WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 5 MPH (I.E., GOING DOWN A SPIRAL RAMP, PARKING MY CAR INSIDE THE GARAGE IN MY HOME AND BEING IN EXTREMELY SLOW STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC) MY RIGHT FOOT IS ON AND OFF THE BRAKE. I DO NOT USE MY LEFT FOOT AT ALL IN DRIVING. FOUR TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR (FROM JULY 2010 TO JUNE 2011) DURING SUCH SITUATIONS THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE NEEDLE ON THE RPM DIAL WENT TO 4,000-5,000. I HAD TO STEP HARD WITH MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE CAR FROM LURCHING FORWARD. T…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10408448 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10441201 · 2011-12-26 (December 26, 2011)
I MADE A RIGHT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT STRAIGHTEN. I WAS FORCED TO CONTINUE TURNING. IT WAS A CONGESTED AREA IN FRONT OF BOSTON BACK BAY RAIL STATION. LUCKILY, THERE WAS A SPACE IN THE DROP OFF LANE TO MY RIGHT WITH NO PERSON OR CAR IN THE WAY AND I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND STOP WITHOUT INJURING ANYBODY. MY HONDA FIT IS THE S MODEL WHICH HAS CONTROLS ON THE CROSS-BAR OF THE STEERING WHEEL FOR CLUTCH-LESS SHIFTING. THE RIGHTHAND CONTROL HAD CAUGHT ON MY WINTER COAT. AND PREVENTED THE WHEEL FROM RETURNING TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION. …
Owner-reported narrative. 9,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10441201 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10399556 · 2011-05-09 (May 9, 2011)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V101000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD AFTER CHANGING GEARS. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO STALL AFTER STARTING IN THE MORNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. UPDATED 07/08/11 *BF UPDATED 12/1…
Owner-reported narrative. 39,950 miles reported. Look up ODI 10399556 at NHTSA ↗