2010 Honda Fit Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 9%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,659miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Honda Fit, 9% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,659 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The axle on my car has broke three different times in the past 8 months, not the result from an accident. I turned out of a gas station at and heard a pop and then a loud knocking noise. Car would not go forwards or backwards.”
NHTSA complaint #11266612, filed 2019-10, 182,000 miles“I had come to a stop sign on a city street in xenia, ohio and when I applied the gas to pull out I heard a clunk and the car didn't move forward but the engine continued to run normally. I surmised something went wrong with the power train. I called aaa and they thought the same, the tow driver having been a mechanic for many years said broken drive shafts on hondas was a common problem. It was towed to a Honda dealership in beavercreek, oh and it was found the left side drive shaft had broken and needed replaced. Are broken drive shafts common on hondas? I have attached the repair bill.”
NHTSA complaint #11383485, filed 2020-12, 103,659 miles“My front passenger side cv axel failed a year ago. Miraculously it happened in the parking lot of a service station who then did the repair so I didn’t need a tow. It just happened again. When I got towed I was told that they are towing Honda fits regularly so it is likely due to a design problem. Luckily I had just made a left turn into a business parking lot from a busy business street (vt state highway 302) when the car stopped moving and I could not get it into gear. It would have been really dangerous if it failed at higher speed and/or in the middle of a on busy road.”
NHTSA complaint #11245981, filed 2019-08, 98,500 miles“After a stop at traffic light, when trying to go from it on a green signal, suddenly automatic transmission failed and vehicle not engaging any gear. Had to put it in neutral and pushed car to side of the road for safety concern. Tranmission place mentioned it as transmission failure causing axles to broke and parts in transmission damaged/sprinkled or in pieces.”
NHTSA complaint #11015660, filed 2017-08, 101,500 miles“On february 1, 2019, our 2010 Honda FIT's left front axle broke suddenly under normal acceleration in a straight line from a stop, on level ground. Upon inspection, found that the axle had corroded to the point that well under half of the original cross section was still intact. This corrosion occurred under the vibration dampening collar. Suspected cause of corrosion is road salt brine entering between the collar and axle. Vehicle mileage at time of failure was 76,183.”
NHTSA complaint #11183567, filed 2019-03, 76,183 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 2010 Honda Fit
84 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsSteering
18 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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