2007 Honda Fit Electrical system Problems

“Battery in my 2007 Honda FIT sport constantly needs replacing I have never bought any other battery but a Honda certified battery and they only last about a year to a year and a half before being completely drained in some instances the battery only lasted six months I bought the car brand new in 2006 and have since had the battery replaced five times. All five times I have had a certified Honda dealer replace the battery and nothing else could be found wrong with it when checked at the dealership”

“I have experienced the same issues in a recall (07v-549) for wire harness occupant detection system. This recall applies to salt states , howver we here in florida near the gulf of mexico have the same issue with salt and corrosion. I would like to urge the NHTSA to expand the recall to include all states near salt water. The dealer and Honda motor cars, USA have refused to fix this issue at no cost.”

“Low beam headlights quit working forcing my teenage daughter to drive home with high beams. Cost to diagnose by dealer $106. Now have to pay an estimated additional $315 to repair. Cannot get part aftermarket and dealer has to order. I just read that this may be a common problem and wanted to add my experience.”

“I was taking a ride through the mountains and had parked and when I tried to start the car the ignition switch wouldn't turn like it was locked, I was by my self, and it started raining and my window was down , I couldn't get ahold of anyone who could come help me so I had to figure out how to start the car a different way which I had to use whatever I had handy ,,well it took a whole day and more for me to finally get it started, when I did I start smelling burning , I was freaking out , when I noticed it was coming from my window switch, I started trying to get the fire to stop and I shut…”

“My headlights and fog lights suddenly stopped working in my '07 Honda FIT sport. I had a Honda dealership inspect it, and they determined that the problem was not with the bulbs or with the fuses for these lights. The hi-beams and turning signals still work for the car, but I do not have regular headlights for driving at night which could definitely present a dangerous situation for me and others on the road.”