2009 Honda Fit steering problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Honda Fit — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“At highways speeds vehicle became difficult to maintain in a straight path. Slight change in the steering would result in car drifting to the left or right, requiring constant correction. Car felt unsafe to drive...took to mechanic to be diagnosed. Informed car needed a new steering rack system.”
filed Jul 18, 2023
“The power steering warning light is on intermittently. The steering is too heavy to turn and the wheels feel like locked.”
filed Oct 28, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Fit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fit | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 Fit | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 Fit | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 Fit | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Fit | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 Fit | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 Fit | 8 | 5% |
| 2012 Fit | 16 | 14% |
| 2011 Fit | 10 | 9% |
| 2010 Fit | 18 | 10% |
| 2008 Fit | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 Fit | 86 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Honda Fit
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.