2010 Honda Fit Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Honda Fit, 2% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,200 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving my 2010 Honda FIT sport automatic at 25mph on a city street, the engine suddenly shut off, all dashboard indicator lights and headlights went completely dark; I pulled the car over to the side of the road, noticing that power steering and brake assist were inactive so it was a challenge to get the car pulled over. The vehicle re-started on the first attempt and I was able to drive home. The dealership was unable to diagnose the problem and gave the vehicle back to me with no repair work done. 9 days later, the same thing happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10305751, filed 2010-02, 460 miles“Malfunction 1: while being driven with cruise control engaged, car without any dashboard signal warning begins to progressively and involuntarily decelerate. It will not respond to application of the increase speed button on the cruise control panel nor will it increase speed with the accelerator pedal is pushed. Eventually the car will shut off on its own. Takes multiple tries of restarting it to get it to move again. Dates: 11-25-10 & 1-30-11. Malfunction 2: the gears periodically will not engage between 2nd, 3rd, 4th. This lasts a few seconds while the car is moving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10380191, filed 2011-02, 6,200 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Honda FIT. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number: 11v101000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. Two weeks later, the contact noticed the vehicle would lunge forward after changing gears. The vehicle would also stall after starting in the mornings. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Updated 07/08/11 updated 12/13/11”
NHTSA complaint #10399556, filed 2011-05, 39,950 milesRelated recalls
- 11V101000Feb 17, 2011Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 honda fit vehicles. There is a potential for one or more of the four spring assemblies on the engine's…Covers: Honda Fit 2009–2010
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Honda Fit
84 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Honda Fit
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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