2011 Honda Fit problems and complaints
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Honda Fit. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (64), Power Train (12), Steering (10).
Key takeaways
- 113 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 64 | 57% |
| Power Train | 12 | 11% |
| Steering | 10 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 9% |
| Engine | 7 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 | 3% |
| Structure | 3 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Honda Fit 5 HB FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-06-27
When driving about 60 mph on a highway that was curving to the left, the steering wheel jerked to the left. I thought it was a flat tire but the tires were fine. Now every time I turn left, the steering wheel jerks to the right in middle of the turn.
Fuel System, Gasoline,engine - filed 2025-04-23
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The maintenance warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil and fuel. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle fully, the fuel ...
Latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2023-09-25
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the rear passenger and driver's side doors failed to open. The occupants in the rear seats were unable to exit the vehicle. The occupants had to climb over the seat and exit through the front doors. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was take...
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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.