2009 Honda Fit problems and complaints
Owners have filed 287 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Honda Fit. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (104), Steering (46), Power Train (33).
Key takeaways
- 287 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 23 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 22 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 104 | 36% |
| Steering | 46 | 16% |
| Power Train | 33 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 8% |
| Visibility | 17 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 5% |
| Structure | 14 | 5% |
| Engine | 13 | 5% |
| Tires | 12 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 2% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Honda Fit 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-07-28
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Honda Fit. The contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 54,247. While the contact’s uncle was using a car app scanner, he discovered that the mileage was 172,429...
Air Bags - filed 2024-11-04
Honda has sent me numerous mailers advertising a gift card and loaner vehicle as incentives for participating in their Takata recall. Honda also cites the promise of a loaner vehicle in every press release trumpeting their so-called commitment to this recall. My local Honda dealership refuses to provide a loaner vehi...
Power Train - filed 2024-05-04
Cv axles prematurely rusting
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.