2012 Honda Fit Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 14%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Honda Fit, 14% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,500 miles. 3 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.
“I having intermittent loss of power steering. So far it has happened mostly with low speed turns. I will have to use more effort to complete the turn when this happens. I had the power steering light come on while driving straight ahead once for a few seconds. 60,000 miles on car so far with no problems in the past and no accidents.”
NHTSA complaint #11291175, filed 2019-12, 60,000 miles“While driving car when the eps light comes on and power steering cuts out mid-drive. Usually, this is while the car is hot, but not always. Sometimes, I can turn the car off and the power steering resets, but it will often cut out again. This can happen at any time. I'm terrified that it will cut off and I'll get in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11123215, filed 2018-08, 98,500 miles“Our well-maintained Honda FIT has developed an issue where the eps steering light comes on sporadically during driving. In each of these events, the steering assist sometimes cuts out for a second or two causing me to have to manually control the steering. In all event instances, cabin power is affected: power to radio will restart, and sometimes dashboard lights go as well. In more severe instances dashboard lights and seatbelt lights cutout momentarily and a steering DTC shines quickly in the dummy light cluster. …”
NHTSA complaint #11387309, filed 2021-01, 79,000 miles“While driving or idling, my car radio will turn off and my power steering will stop working. It almost immediately starts working again (both radio and power steering), so I cannot identify if any other electrical systems are affected. It appears that the lights and blinkers are working and I do not believe that the engine shuts off, but I can not say that for sure. Stopping the car and waiting several minutes before restarting seems to fix the problem temporarily, but it can reoccur at any time. I have counted it occurring 12 times driving 3/4 mile at speeds of 25 miles per hour. …”
NHTSA complaint #11011232, filed 2017-07, 57,000 miles“Electronic power steering light turned on intermittently. This caused the steering wheel to lock up or be really hard to steer. This typically happens at lower speed or when idle. This can occur mid steer at times as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11302835, filed 2020-01, 46,000 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 2012 Honda Fit
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda Fit
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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