2010 Honda Fit Brakes Problems

“I bought a new Honda FIT in aug 2010. Last winter I had several frightening situations with brakes when there was snow on the ground. Approaching other vehicles at a stop, the brakes would lock/not grip even at less than 5 MPH. I took the car to dealer and they said nothing was wrong with the brakes, maybe I needed new tires (on a brand new car!) I spent the winter driving in terror of someone pulling out in front of me. …”

“I was sideswiped on a wet road and went into a spin. The brakes partially engaged, through the ABS system did not (no chatter ). After I regained control of the vehicle and attempted to pull onto the shoulder, the brakes remained partially engaged (the car was gradually decelerating) - the brake pedal was completely unresponsive and I could neither disengage the brakes, nor increase the application to make the car come to a complete stop. …”

“I was driving on a freeway(slow lane) in santaclara, california at about 50 miles per hour. I saw a car infront of me stopped 100% near an exit. I applied brake really hard, even though there was more the 4/5 car distance my car didn't stop and hit the car infront of me. My airbag opened and I received some burns. I am 100% sure I hit the brake really hard but my car took way too long time stop only after hitting a vehicle. Hope this car is recalled and does not cause inconvenience to others.”

“I was traveling east on route 322 near dauphin, pa at about 55 MPH. I was in the right hand lane. A car traveling in the left hand lane cut in front of me. To avoid hitting him, I applied the brakes hard. My car suddenly went out of control, fishtailing in the lane and then suddenly went into the left hand lane. I turned the steering wheel to the right. The rear end of the car swung around hitting a bridge abutment, bounced off, and went back into the right hand lane. I was finally able to straighten the car out and pull over to the shoulder and stop it. …”

“As I was making my right turn near my home, I unexpectedly saw my neighbor's car in the middle of the road in front of his drive way. I quickly stepped on my brakes to stop, but, my car didn't stop immediately and seemed to surge rather than slow down (potential problem with the FIT ABS). I then turned my steering wheel to the side walk to avoid hitting my neighbor's car while stepping on the brakes but the car still did not stop. The car went through the side walk and a next neighbor's bush and front lawn (about 20 meters). …”