2010 Honda Fit Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,071miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Honda Fit, 4% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,071 miles.
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.
“The back window on 2010 FIT sport hatchback did not have any previous damage. The car was parked in my driveway overnight. When I got in and shut the driver side door, the back window shattered before I had even started the ignition.. The car had no previous damage or cracks/chips of any kind. The enitre back window had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10780584, filed 2015-10, 16,542 miles“Honda FIT windshields develop cracks with minor or even no impact! There is a growing number of reports regarding this potential safety issue and Honda needs to resolve this. This is our second cracked windshield we found when getting into the car in the morning.”
NHTSA complaint #10435151, filed 2011-11, 9,700 miles“Long stress fracture in the windshield, starting from edge on passenger's side and extending for about 2 feet towards the center. Fracture appeared for no apparent reason, and there was no chip, hence was not caused by a stone. The windshield did not shatter, though in researching online, found that many other Honda FIT owners have experienced the same problem, with the fracture appearing with no obvious cause, and in some cases on cars that had only recently been purchased. …”
NHTSA complaint #10412638, filed 2011-07, 5,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Honda FIT. The contact stated that while closing the rear passenger door, the front driver side window shattered. The contact stated sustained cuts to her fingers and back. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 6,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10407742, filed 2011-06, 6,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 8% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 8 | 4% |
| 2009 | 18 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 4% |
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 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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