Honda FIT Steering Problems
Owners have filed 212 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Honda FIT across 13 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (86). The words owners use most often: “steering failed” (13% of reports).
- 212steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering failed: mentioned in 27 of 212 complaints (13%)
- Electronic power: mentioned in 17 of 212 complaints (8%)
- Service bulletin: mentioned in 13 of 212 complaints (6%)
- Off restarted: mentioned in 12 of 212 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the Honda FIT at $1,350, and half of them between $1,050 and $1,500.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 175 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 212 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Honda FIT steering complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the Honda FIT. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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.
My 2020 Honda Fit, with16,300 miles, has the same steering defect as other recalled Honda models. This has been confirmed by Honda service. The steering wheel will suddenly stick and make a grinding and or hissing sound, especially on turns. The car becomes difficult to steer. It is frightening and…
The power steering goes out while driving randomly and has been happening every drive for at least a year and 6 months. It passes car inspections because the situation is restarted when you turn the car off and turn it on. There is no indication when it will go out and itâs not correlated with…
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering became inoperable. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Just purchased the car and it suffers from "Memory Steer". After a turn, the steering does not return to neutral, but the steering wheel requires input to straighten out. Alignment, Strut Bearings and Ball Joints checked OK, suggesting the binding is in the steering column, Steering Rack or perhaps…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda FITs have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 212 owner complaints about steering for the Honda FIT. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda FIT steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the Honda FIT?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,350 (half paid between $1,050 and $1,500), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Honda FIT?
The most frequent phrase is “steering failed”, in 27 of 212 complaints, followed by “electronic power” (17).
Other Honda FIT problems
- Air Bags problems (536)
- Electrical System problems (407)
- Engine problems (200)
- Structure problems (195)
- Power Train problems (193)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (156)
- Exterior Lighting problems (106)
See all Honda FIT problems.