2010 Honda Fit Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 10%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,198miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Honda Fit, 10% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,198 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My daughter had an accident, this is her account: I was driving my 2010 Honda FIT on highway 880 northbound in the vicinity of alameda on friday, january 16th 2015. I had been driving for at least a half hour on the highway and was in the left most lane going about 70 MPH. Suddenly without any warning my car began to swerve violently to the right into the lane to my right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10679066, filed 2015-01, 50,840 miles“Steering wheel has been suddenly, and intermittently, turning immediately 90 degrees where I have to correct the wheel in order to avoid a crash. Typically happens on slight turns, like getting on or off a hwy ramp or turning on a red light. Goodyear tire said they are seeing electrical issues with the power steering and informed me this isn't a drivable car unless $2400 repair. The suddenness of this could have resulted in death, especially at the speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11193675, filed 2019-04, 78,000 miles“The steering wheel intermittently freezes up, for about a second, at least once every day that I drive the car. No indicator lights on the dashboard turn on during or after these events. Several times it has been noticed while making turns, which is very unsettling. I no longer trust the vehicle's safety, and now feel the need to leave a very large distance when making a left turn in front of any oncoming car. I will not allow my wife to drive the car any more, for fear of her safety. …”
NHTSA complaint #11079916, filed 2018-03, 92,000 miles“I made a right turn and the steering wheel would not straighten. I was forced to continue turning. It was a congested area in front of boston back bay rail station. Luckily, there was a space in the drop off lane to my right with no person or car in the way and I was able to brake and stop without injuring anybody. My Honda FIT is the s model which has controls on the cross-bar of the steering wheel for clutch-less shifting. The righthand control had caught on my winter coat. And prevented the wheel from returning to the upright position. …”
NHTSA complaint #10441201, filed 2011-12, 9,600 miles“The car's steering is extremely over-responsive, but is unfortunately not speed sensitive. As a result, if one takes their eyes off the road for even a second, the car often moves out of its lane. Both my wife and I have had several scary experiences, where we looked over our shoulder momentarily in preparation for a lane change, checked traffic on busy cross streets, or changed a heating or cooling setting, and found ourselves crossing over the centerline or nearing the ditch. The car does not track straight, and also tends to veer left or right after going over bumps. …”
NHTSA complaint #10486625, filed 2012-11, 500 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 8 | 5% |
| 2012 | 16 | 14% |
| 2011 | 10 | 9% |
| 2010 | 18 | 10% |
| 2009 | 46 | 16% |
| 2008 | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 | 86 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2010 Honda Fit
84 complaintsElectrical system
19 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 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
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