2009 Honda Fit Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 12%of 287 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Honda Fit, 12% of the 287 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving into an intersection, my car suddenly stopped being able to propel forward. There was a clunk noise. I was eventually pushed to a parking lot by police. I got towed to the dealership where they found a broken drive shaft and a recall issued by Honda a few weeks before.”
NHTSA complaint #11389637, filed 2021-01, 57,000 miles“Driving into a busy intersection and the right drive axle broke. Lucky me and my child were not injured. We had been on the highway right before this and thankful it didn't cause a serious crash. I started to accelerate from a stop sign to take a left onto a busy road. My car revved and then we heard a loud bang and felt like something dropped. Then the car would run but would not work (no fwd,reverse, etc)”
NHTSA complaint #11000261, filed 2017-06, 118,000 miles“Front drivers side axle broke in half- not at the socket. Mechanic said he's never seen anything like it. It did not break on a bump. I was turning left on a busy street and it just broke. After calling Honda dealers in the area, everyone seems to be out of ABS axles. I wonder why.”
NHTSA complaint #11041688, filed 2017-10, 72,000 miles“The vehicle was traveling straight and level at a speed of around 35 MPH when the driver lost the ability to accelerate. The road has 4 lanes (2 in each direction) with no shoulder and no division between oncoming traffic. We feel very fortunate that police came quickly to push the car out of traffic. We learned later that the driveshaft failed suddenly while driving and is now under a safety recall order. We have requested reimbursement from the manufacturer for the driveshaft repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11397574, filed 2021-02, 143,116 miles“Front driver side cv axle broke in two. Vehicle was stationary--I was on city street, waiting for left turn signal to enter highway. Vehicle would not move when I stepped on the gas and engine making clunking noises--I thought transmission had failed.”
NHTSA complaint #11039952, filed 2017-10, 90,672 milesRelated recalls
- 20V770000Dec 10, 2020Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles…Covers: Honda Fit 2007–2013, Acura ILX 2013–2015, Honda Civic Hybrid 2012 +1 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 9% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 38 | 13% |
| 2013 | 12 | 7% |
| 2012 | 14 | 12% |
| 2011 | 12 | 11% |
| 2010 | 16 | 9% |
| 2009 | 33 | 12% |
| 2008 | 24 | 11% |
| 2007 | 27 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2009 Honda Fit
104 complaintsSteering
46 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsTires
12 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Honda Fit
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology