2011 Honda Fit Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,698miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Honda Fit, 4% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,698 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 slammed on brakes to avoid a pedestrian and the brake pedal went almost to the floor and my foot hit the accelerator -- the car stopped with engine racing, narrowly missing the pedestrian. This hitting-the-accelerator-when-braking has happen twice since. Dealer says the brakes are operating normally. To me, it seems a design fault.”
NHTSA complaint #10467832, filed 2012-07, 4,800 miles“Driving on freeway, a car was stopped ahead, hit brakes, automatic braking system did not engage, hit rear of car ahead directly without much slowdown compared to expectation, possibly skidding straight, for what seemed like 2-3 seconds (long enough to be puzzled) or forever. Have not had automatic braking kick in a lot of times in past, never had an accident like this. No fluid leakages seen on ground before or after accident. Car was drivable but totaled, no injury reported. Tires 1 year old. …”
NHTSA complaint #11100561, filed 2018-06, 60,000 miles“After applying the brakes hard enough for the anti-locking braking system (ABS) to engage which brought the vehicle to a full stop, the front disc brakes did not immediately release upon taking the foot off the brake pedal. The brakes remained fully engaged until the accelerator was depressed (about 1/2 accelerator throw) which was sufficient to overcome the engaged brakes and the vehicle started to roll. At this time, a popping sound was heard simultaneously as the front brakes released. …”
NHTSA complaint #10520251, filed 2013-06, 20,395 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Honda FIT sport. The contact stated that the emergency brake cable was exposed. The contact was concerned with the possibility that the vehicle could roll away. The dealer advised the contact that the entire cable could possibly need replacing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current and the failure mileages were 13,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10435559, filed 2011-11, 13,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 8 | 4% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 22 | 10% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 Honda Fit
64 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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