Honda Fit 2012

Model Fit made in 2012 by Honda got 45 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and electronic stability control. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system.

Model 2012

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
SB-12-00201/12/201210043248Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe03/06/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
SB-12-00201/12/201210043248Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe03/06/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10/01/201262001
 Computer keeps saying to check fuel cap. even after several complete shut offs and tightening of the fuel cap, the problem continued to happen. it doesn't happen everyday, just sporadically. it also only has happened after parking on a flat surface. *tr
10/01/20126200
 Computer keeps saying to check fuel cap. even after several complete shut offs and tightening of the fuel cap, the problem continued to happen. it doesn't happen everyday, just sporadically. it also only has happened after parking on a flat surface.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
07/03/201212001
 At sustained highways speeds of 70-75mph, with the outdoor temperature above 87 deg. f, vehicle wheels intermittently veered, taking the vehicle out of the lane rapidly, and without any feedback on the steering wheel. this occurred on both freshly paved interstate highways and older pavement, with no wind present. it occurred several hundred times during a 2-3 hour road trip, forcing a speed of 50mph for safety, despite the much higher speed limit. at higher speeds it would occur every 1-2 seconds, requiring extreme focus and insanely rapid reflexes to prevent a crash. the dealership was unable to replicate the problem a week later when the weather was cooler. it recurred when the heat wave returned, and sometimes shows up at speeds as low as 45mph. simultaneously occurring symptoms: * the steering becomes much looser, going from a sensitivity of 1/4 on the steering wheel to requiring a full inch of movement to affect the wheels whatsoever. * ever 20 seconds, a 'african rain-stick' like sound occurs from the dash air vents, and lasts 3-4 seconds. *tr
07/03/20121200
 At sustained highways speeds of 70-75mph, with the outdoor temperature above 87 deg. f, vehicle wheels intermittently veered, taking the vehicle out of the lane rapidly, and without any feedback on the steering wheel. this occurred on both freshly paved interstate highways and older pavement, with no wind present. it occurred several hundred times during a 2-3 hour road trip, forcing a speed of 50mph for safety, despite the much higher speed limit. at higher speeds it would occur every 1-2 seconds, requiring extreme focus and insanely rapid reflexes to prevent a crash. the dealership was unable to replicate the problem a week later when the weather was cooler. it reoccurred when the heat wave returned, and sometimes shows up at speeds as low as 45mph. simultaneously occurring symptoms: * the steering becomes much looser, going from a sensitivity of 1/4 on the steering wheel to requiring a full inch of movement to affect the wheels whatsoever. * ever 20 seconds, a 'african rain-stick' like sound occurs from the dash air vents, and lasts 3-4 seconds.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
11/25/20111001
 My car engine does not respond to the accelerator when starting from a standstill with the steering wheel turned to the right or left. this has happened seven times in the 1300 miles i have driven the car. this abnormal condition has left me momentarily stopped in the middle of busy intersections. i find that if i am steering straight ahead, the vehicle will not malfunction but when it does happen, pressing the accelerator to the floor will cause the engine to respond, eventually. honda should address this serious and potentially dangerous condition.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
07/04/20123000
 The fuel guage is non-linear, ie when it says you have a half of a tank, you really only have 1/8 or 1/4. seems silly in this day and age of computer controlled stuff i have to remember i really don't have that much fuel and i could easily get stranded.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
10/01/201262001
 Computer keeps saying to check fuel cap. even after several complete shut offs and tightening of the fuel cap, the problem continued to happen. it doesn't happen everyday, just sporadically. it also only has happened after parking on a flat surface. *tr
POWER TRAIN
07/03/201212001
 At sustained highways speeds of 70-75mph, with the outdoor temperature above 87 deg. f, vehicle wheels intermittently veered, taking the vehicle out of the lane rapidly, and without any feedback on the steering wheel. this occurred on both freshly paved interstate highways and older pavement, with no wind present. it occurred several hundred times during a 2-3 hour road trip, forcing a speed of 50mph for safety, despite the much higher speed limit. at higher speeds it would occur every 1-2 seconds, requiring extreme focus and insanely rapid reflexes to prevent a crash. the dealership was unable to replicate the problem a week later when the weather was cooler. it recurred when the heat wave returned, and sometimes shows up at speeds as low as 45mph. simultaneously occurring symptoms: * the steering becomes much looser, going from a sensitivity of 1/4 on the steering wheel to requiring a full inch of movement to affect the wheels whatsoever. * ever 20 seconds, a 'african rain-stick' like sound occurs from the dash air vents, and lasts 3-4 seconds. *tr
07/03/20121200
 At sustained highways speeds of 70-75mph, with the outdoor temperature above 87 deg. f, vehicle wheels intermittently veered, taking the vehicle out of the lane rapidly, and without any feedback on the steering wheel. this occurred on both freshly paved interstate highways and older pavement, with no wind present. it occurred several hundred times during a 2-3 hour road trip, forcing a speed of 50mph for safety, despite the much higher speed limit. at higher speeds it would occur every 1-2 seconds, requiring extreme focus and insanely rapid reflexes to prevent a crash. the dealership was unable to replicate the problem a week later when the weather was cooler. it reoccurred when the heat wave returned, and sometimes shows up at speeds as low as 45mph. simultaneously occurring symptoms: * the steering becomes much looser, going from a sensitivity of 1/4 on the steering wheel to requiring a full inch of movement to affect the wheels whatsoever. * ever 20 seconds, a 'african rain-stick' like sound occurs from the dash air vents, and lasts 3-4 seconds.
SEAT BELTS
02/26/201324569
 Right rear passenger seat belt buckle was found broken with the red release button out of the buckle. the belt can no longer be used. honda dealer refused to replace the buckle under warranty. the buckle failed for no apparent reason and that seating position can no longer be used safely.
04/10/20121850
 Right rear seat belt was fastened around a child. it locked and became tighter and tighter until child had trouble breathing. seat belt would not unlatch. had to cut seatbelt to rescue child.
STEERING
10/12/2005150
 Unintential drifting at highway seeds from 58 to 70 mph. by the time you get to 70 the vehicle is almost uncontrolable. can not keep the vehicle center laned. i am not the olny one having this problem.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
07/03/20121200
 At sustained highways speeds of 70-75mph, with the outdoor temperature above 87 deg. f, vehicle wheels intermittently veered, taking the vehicle out of the lane rapidly, and without any feedback on the steering wheel. this occurred on both freshly paved interstate highways and older pavement, with no wind present. it occurred several hundred times during a 2-3 hour road trip, forcing a speed of 50mph for safety, despite the much higher speed limit. at higher speeds it would occur every 1-2 seconds, requiring extreme focus and insanely rapid reflexes to prevent a crash. the dealership was unable to replicate the problem a week later when the weather was cooler. it reoccurred when the heat wave returned, and sometimes shows up at speeds as low as 45mph. simultaneously occurring symptoms: * the steering becomes much looser, going from a sensitivity of 1/4 on the steering wheel to requiring a full inch of movement to affect the wheels whatsoever. * ever 20 seconds, a 'african rain-stick' like sound occurs from the dash air vents, and lasts 3-4 seconds.
07/10/20122309
 This was the first of two incidents of sudden acceleration. both times parking the car and giving it a little gas to ease into a space the car took off at high rate of speed; the first time, almost crashing into my garage door and the second time jumping a sidewalk and almost hitting a metal hand rail. i took it to honda dealership and they said they could find nothing wrong, and said i must have hit both brake and accelerator at same time. however, since my foot is too small to be able to do that, and i was driving barefoot at the time, i am positive that was not what happened. after receiving car back, i checked and was unable to place my foot on both pedals at the same time.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
07/10/201223092
 This was the first of two incidents of sudden acceleration. both times parking the car and giving it a little gas to ease into a space the car took off at high rate of speed; the first time, almost crashing into my garage door and the second time jumping a sidewalk and almost hitting a metal hand rail. i took it to honda dealership and they said they could find nothing wrong, and said i must have hit both brake and accelerator at same time. however, since my foot is too small to be able to do that, and i was driving barefoot at the time, i am positive that was not what happened. after receiving car back, i checked and was unable to place my foot on both pedals at the same time. *tr
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
11/25/20111001
 My car engine does not respond to the accelerator when starting from a standstill with the steering wheel turned to the right or left. this has happened seven times in the 1300 miles i have driven the car. this abnormal condition has left me momentarily stopped in the middle of busy intersections. i find that if i am steering straight ahead, the vehicle will not malfunction but when it does happen, pressing the accelerator to the floor will cause the engine to respond, eventually. honda should address this serious and potentially dangerous condition.