2011 Honda Fit Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 9%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Honda Fit, 9% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 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.
“I don't know if my car stalling at a red light might cause a wreck if in motion. Sitting at a red light and my car just stalls for a second then right back on. Radio and lights go out for just a second. This has happened twice while sitting at a red light. Hope it doesn't cause a wreck while in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11378046, filed 2020-12, 112,743 miles“I was trying to park the Honda trying to aligin the car with the curb the wheel lock up on me two different time doing this also when I was making a sharp turn to back up and turn around it lock up on me the computer radio of car also went out said an error had occur.”
NHTSA complaint #10949629, filed 2017-02, 138,000 miles“The power steering cuts out intermittently for seconds at a time before coming back on while driving. No specific mix of speed or temp seems to cause it, it is random. The radio cuts out each time as well. I'm told this is a faulty eps unit or sensor and is a known problem with Honda fits. When driving straight it has not been an issue but I've heard stories of peoples steering wheels locking in a turned position and this could obviously cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11071805, filed 2018-02, 89,000 miles“Power steering failed multiple times while driving, and the radio cut out many times as well. When the power steering failed I veered into oncoming traffic and was unable to turn the wheel until it restored. Fortunately I was going less than 30mph, and avoided an accident. Upon researching this problem I see that many others have had the exact same issue. I am too afraid to drive the car as I live in a busy downtown area. This happened while driving in the city while traveling straight as well as turning.”
NHTSA complaint #11113154, filed 2018-07, 109,000 miles“After driving 20 miles through traffic with 1/2 tank gas and radiator temperature ok, no warning lights showing: turned right at intersection and lost all engine power (no throttle response), then all lights (headlights and dash). Steering became stiff. We think cd player stayed on. Luckily no nearby traffic and enough momentum to pull into nearby parking lot. Put car in park, turned key off and removed it. Replaced key and car started with lights ok. We've had this car for 1500 miles and this is the first time it's done this.”
NHTSA complaint #10484800, filed 2012-11, 9,265 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10237952Jun 13, 2023Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in a rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover…
- 10206994Jan 29, 2022ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover"…
- 10087401Oct 19, 2016Techline summary article - if you run across a spark plug thats loose or has blown out of the cylinder head before reaching the first service interval (generally at 105k)…
- 10084441Jul 12, 2016Techline summary article - if you run across a spark plug thats loose or has blown out of the cylinder head before reaching the first service interval (generally at 105k)…
- 10043248Jan 12, 2012Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | 22% |
| 2019 | 50 | 36% |
| 2018 | 34 | 29% |
| 2017 | 12 | 28% |
| 2016 | 55 | 45% |
| 2015 | 118 | 41% |
| 2013 | 22 | 13% |
| 2012 | 9 | 8% |
| 2011 | 10 | 9% |
| 2010 | 19 | 10% |
| 2009 | 23 | 8% |
| 2008 | 18 | 8% |
| 2007 | 32 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2011 Honda Fit
64 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
4 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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