2012 Honda Fit Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,226miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Honda Fit, 7% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,226 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.
“My vehicle suddenly accelerated to a very rapid speed. I had just started up the car and was reversing out of the garage when the vehicle accelerated. I attempted to stop but was unable to do so. Then the car suddenly returned to normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10567925, filed 2014-03, 13,451 miles“Accelerator pedal sticks when I am stopped and start to accelerate trying to pull out into traffic. I am trying to move straight at times, and other times turning. After two or three pushes on the accelerator, it will engage and I can continue. I understand there was a recall for this matter, but my VIN # is not included. (unfortunately, I cannot find the recall or the recall # online anymore.) I feel that it should be investigated to see if other vehicles also have this problem. Mine does, and it's a scary feeling to see a vehicle coming toward you at a fast speed and your vehicle won't move.”
NHTSA complaint #11075952, filed 2018-03, 53,364 miles“My car engine does not respond to the accelerator when starting from a standstill with the steering wheel turned to the right or left. This has happened seven times in the 1300 miles I have driven the car. This abnormal condition has left me momentarily stopped in the middle of busy intersections. I find that if I am steering straight ahead, the vehicle will not malfunction but when it does happen, pressing the accelerator to the floor will cause the engine to respond, eventually. Honda should address this serious and potentially dangerous condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10444189, filed 2012-01, 100 miles“This was the first of two incidents of sudden acceleration. Both times parking the car and giving it a little gas to ease into a space the car took off at high rate of speed; the first time, almost crashing into my garage door and the second time jumping a sidewalk and almost hitting a metal hand rail. I took it to Honda dealership and they said they could find nothing wrong, and said I must have hit both brake and accelerator at same time. However, since my foot is too small to be able to do that, and I was driving barefoot at the time, I am positive that was not what happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10466924, filed 2012-07, 2,309 miles“The traction control is not functioning properly. The vehicle is not able to climb an incline, while road is mildly covered in snow. Driver has to dangerously turn around or stop and call for assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10563186, filed 2014-02, 31,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 8 | 5% |
| 2012 | 8 | 7% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 2% |
| 2008 | 14 | 6% |
| 2007 | 13 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2012 Honda Fit
41 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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