2017 Honda Fit Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Honda Fit, 2% of the 43 complaints for this model year.
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.
“At about 79330 miles, sharp right or left steering elicited a clunking sound. The dealer found rack and pinion going bad, recommend replacing rack and pinion, If the steering mechanism were to fail while the car was moving, severe injury or death to the occupants or other persons could result. As noted, the car was inspected by the dealer's mechanic but not by a manufacturer's representative.”
NHTSA complaint #11523184, filed 2023-05Related service bulletins
- 10160545May 16, 2019ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator…
- 10115757Aug 3, 2017Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to…
Steering: 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 2017 Honda Fit
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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