2012 Honda Fit steering problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2012 Honda Fit — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The electronic steering power assist failed several times in the past two weeks. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The safety of occupants was put at risk because of the difficulty of steering safely in traffic. The car has not yet been taken to my dealer for evaluation. The…”
filed Jun 4, 2024
“While driving my regular commute to work with the radio on, the radio and interior lights (not sure if headlights because I can't see them) flashed on and off and the power steering warning light flashed on and off. At that time, the car jerked and I lost power steering for a moment. This happened…”
filed Jan 22, 2024
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% |
| 2011 Fit | 10 | 9% |
| 2010 Fit | 18 | 10% |
| 2009 Fit | 46 | 16% |
| 2008 Fit | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 Fit | 86 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.