Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 06085 | 05/09/2008 | 06-085 I | 10021968 | Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. *kb 2002 through 2006 and some 2007 fit models. updated 8/18/08. *pe | 06/27/2007 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 07/15/2012 | 70035 | ||
| 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 it not to engage. mechanic stated that this was caused by poor engineering design. under different traffic conditions, this loss of control of the vehicle's acceleration could have resulted in serious consequences to me and others. because my mechanic's research showed that this type of clutch failure occurs too often for such newer cars, i believe your agency should require honda to - at the very least- warn others who have purchased fits with standard transmissions and re-design the part to avoid its failure. ideally, they should be required to replace the poorly designed part at their expense. | |||
| 09/14/2011 | 29000 | ||
| This car is leaking horrendously. i have to vaccuum 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. this is an all too common and dangerous complaint for this vehicle (and this year specifically for this model). honda refuses to address the issue and it is endangering the health of everyone who rides in my car on a daily basis. please help - this has devalued my 5 year old car and made it a complete lemon! | |||
| 08/10/2011 | 35000 | ||
| 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. just as soon as i dry it up, the next rain storm will drench it all over again. | |||
| 03/05/2012 | |||
| 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. i would like a recall to be made for this since it seems to be a common problem on honda fit models 07/08. i have an appointment to have this looked at this week, however from my research it seems that people have had little luck with the dealerships. http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-trix-general-discussions/62360-fit-keeps-stalling-out.html please contact me and help me with guidance on how to proceed. best, spencer | |||
| 08/26/2010 | 75000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 09/02/2011 | |||
| 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 signs of leakage on the upholstery or ceiling material but there is starting to be a mold smell because we cannot keep the water out! this is starting to ruin the flooring carpet material as well as the overall condition of the inside of our well-kept family car. we're very concerned because this could ruin the car; i've read many other complaints of exactly the same situation/conditions and i have yet to read what honda has for an answer/solution. i live in a rain-heavy area - on an island - with no honda dealership. | |||
| 04/04/2011 | 42339 | ||
| 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 foam piece underneath the carpet. others have helped me trace it to my door seals and there is much mold growth underneath, so even before i discovered this it must have happened before but in lesser degree. i feel as this should not be a warranty only fix by honda and that the door seals and carpets should be replaced as a result. growth of mold in a car which you're driving in everyday can be hazardous to anyone's health. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | |||
| 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 accumulatiing over a 6 inches of rain and became moldy and smelled horrible. i explained my concerns to the delearship regarding the leak and mold health hazards. especially having my newborn in the car with me. they could not figure out the problem after repeated attempted to take the car apart.. the last time it was there was in april 2010 and they allegedly fixed the problem. we have not had a huge amount of rain since then (except for alot of snot). the other day after a huge rain storm i noticed a distinct mildew smell. once again the floor underneath my all weather mats was completely soaked. (directly under my 15 mo old's carseat.) i have taken it back to the dealership for an unrelated recall and they said they don't know what the issue could be. i am at my wits end and cannot expose my child to this moldy health hazard any longer. i am looking into my rights as a consumer and would appreciate any assistance in this matter. | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 300 | ||
| 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 chip the windshield), i did an internet search to find out if there were any public concerns about this issue for this particular make and model (honda fit) and i found out that many people are having the same problem. this type of issue could potentially be a safety hazard while driving, particularly if the object hitting the windshield is bigger than a pebble; causing the windshield to crack, therefore reducing visibility to the driver. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | |||
| 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 accumulatiing over a 6 inches of rain and became moldy and smelled horrible. i explained my concerns to the delearship regarding the leak and mold health hazards. especially having my newborn in the car with me. they could not figure out the problem after repeated attempted to take the car apart.. the last time it was there was in april 2010 and they allegedly fixed the problem. we have not had a huge amount of rain since then (except for alot of snot). the other day after a huge rain storm i noticed a distinct mildew smell. once again the floor underneath my all weather mats was completely soaked. (directly under my 15 mo old's carseat.) i have taken it back to the dealership for an unrelated recall and they said they don't know what the issue could be. i am at my wits end and cannot expose my child to this moldy health hazard any longer. i am looking into my rights as a consumer and would appreciate any assistance in this matter. | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 300 | ||
| 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 chip the windshield), i did an internet search to find out if there were any public concerns about this issue for this particular make and model (honda fit) and i found out that many people are having the same problem. this type of issue could potentially be a safety hazard while driving, particularly if the object hitting the windshield is bigger than a pebble; causing the windshield to crack, therefore reducing visibility to the driver. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | |||
| 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 accumulatiing over a 6 inches of rain and became moldy and smelled horrible. i explained my concerns to the delearship regarding the leak and mold health hazards. especially having my newborn in the car with me. they could not figure out the problem after repeated attempted to take the car apart.. the last time it was there was in april 2010 and they allegedly fixed the problem. we have not had a huge amount of rain since then (except for alot of snot). the other day after a huge rain storm i noticed a distinct mildew smell. once again the floor underneath my all weather mats was completely soaked. (directly under my 15 mo old's carseat.) i have taken it back to the dealership for an unrelated recall and they said they don't know what the issue could be. i am at my wits end and cannot expose my child to this moldy health hazard any longer. i am looking into my rights as a consumer and would appreciate any assistance in this matter. | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 300 | ||
| 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 chip the windshield), i did an internet search to find out if there were any public concerns about this issue for this particular make and model (honda fit) and i found out that many people are having the same problem. this type of issue could potentially be a safety hazard while driving, particularly if the object hitting the windshield is bigger than a pebble; causing the windshield to crack, therefore reducing visibility to the driver. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | |||
| 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 accumulatiing over a 6 inches of rain and became moldy and smelled horrible. i explained my concerns to the delearship regarding the leak and mold health hazards. especially having my newborn in the car with me. they could not figure out the problem after repeated attempted to take the car apart.. the last time it was there was in april 2010 and they allegedly fixed the problem. we have not had a huge amount of rain since then (except for alot of snot). the other day after a huge rain storm i noticed a distinct mildew smell. once again the floor underneath my all weather mats was completely soaked. (directly under my 15 mo old's carseat.) i have taken it back to the dealership for an unrelated recall and they said they don't know what the issue could be. i am at my wits end and cannot expose my child to this moldy health hazard any longer. i am looking into my rights as a consumer and would appreciate any assistance in this matter. | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 300 | ||
| 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 chip the windshield), i did an internet search to find out if there were any public concerns about this issue for this particular make and model (honda fit) and i found out that many people are having the same problem. this type of issue could potentially be a safety hazard while driving, particularly if the object hitting the windshield is bigger than a pebble; causing the windshield to crack, therefore reducing visibility to the driver. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | |||
| 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 accumulatiing over a 6 inches of rain and became moldy and smelled horrible. i explained my concerns to the delearship regarding the leak and mold health hazards. especially having my newborn in the car with me. they could not figure out the problem after repeated attempted to take the car apart.. the last time it was there was in april 2010 and they allegedly fixed the problem. we have not had a huge amount of rain since then (except for alot of snot). the other day after a huge rain storm i noticed a distinct mildew smell. once again the floor underneath my all weather mats was completely soaked. (directly under my 15 mo old's carseat.) i have taken it back to the dealership for an unrelated recall and they said they don't know what the issue could be. i am at my wits end and cannot expose my child to this moldy health hazard any longer. i am looking into my rights as a consumer and would appreciate any assistance in this matter. | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 300 | ||
| 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 chip the windshield), i did an internet search to find out if there were any public concerns about this issue for this particular make and model (honda fit) and i found out that many people are having the same problem. this type of issue could potentially be a safety hazard while driving, particularly if the object hitting the windshield is bigger than a pebble; causing the windshield to crack, therefore reducing visibility to the driver. | |||
| 01/18/2011 | 87700 | ||
| 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 have it repaired. i will demand that this repair be free of charge. i am concerned that there is a design flaw in the locks that lets water into the lock and ruins it during a heavy rain. | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 30000 | ||
| 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 talking a quart of water after a heavy downpour, easily a gallon within a rainy week if not tended to daily). it appears that there is some kind of leak around the rear door hatch and/or rear light seals, and/or in the roof, and/or in the floor. this has led to mold and mildew growth in the vehicle's passenger compartment which represents a serious health concern, not to mention property damage to anything being transported in the vehicle. i have become aware of other honda fit owners from the 2007-08 model years that have the exact same issue. there has been nothing yet done by manufacturer to address this issue as far as i am aware of. | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 24000 | ||
| 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 forming on the carpet, the car smells horrible! i have noticed that many people have the very same issue as me. dealerships are scoffing at the problem stating that every case is isolated and that simply is not true. there needs to be a recall on this problem. people are having to pay for repairs themselves wether or not it's under warranty. this is not acceptable. the value of my 2007 honda fit is down the tubes! i have read that many others have filed complaints as well and some have pending law suits. it seems as if the 2007 model is a lemon! honda is not acknowledging this problem as there are already three other recalls on this car. please do something about this. we have children who have to ride in the backseat with the mold! this is affecting our health. | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 65000 | ||
| Breaks when out, serpentine belt badly cracked, and leaking coolant. | |||
| 04/10/2010 | 39000 | ||
| 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 extensive mold damage to the carpets and seals. water also fills the rear spare tire well. this occurs every time the car is parked in the rain. i have personally experienced this with my 2007 honda fit. this leak could cause breathing difficulties and other physical side effects due to black mold. despite my and others efforts to bring this to the attention of honda usa, they have ignored all attempts and will not offer me any assistance. i have wasted a considerable amount of money trying to remedy this issue through honda. a recall needs to be issued for this leak issue. it would be the fourth issued for this car, and two of the previous recalls are linked to water leaks or water damage. there is clearly a serious related defect in manufacturing with the first five years of this model's lifespan. | |||
| 04/10/2010 | 39000 | ||
| 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 extensive mold damage to the carpets and seals. water also fills the rear spare tire well. this occurs every time the car is parked in the rain. i have personally experienced this with my 2007 honda fit | |||