2011 Honda FIT problems
Owners have filed 128 complaints about the 2011 Honda FIT with NHTSA. Air bags account for 50% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of power train at 9.4%.
Complaints128
Crashes11
Fires1
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 50.0% · 64
Power train 9.4% · 12
Electrical system 7.8% · 10
Steering 7.8% · 10
Engine 5.5% · 7
Structure 2.3% · 3
Latches/locks/linkages 2.3% · 3
Engine and engine cooling 2.3% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 11 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the Honda FIT in this data, 2011 draws comparatively few complaints; 2007 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 11 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 68,222 miles.
In owners' own words
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Honda FIT. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Honda FIT. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Honda FIT. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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