2018 Honda Fit Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,235miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Honda Fit, 2% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,235 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 was on fm529 in the left hand turn lane heading towards the solid green light, as I was approaching the light I started slowing down and noticed in my left peripheral vision a black car waiting to pull out. I slowed down to 20 MPH where I proceeded to head to the traffic light. Then all of a sudden, this black car pulled out crossed two lanes of oncoming traffic & side swiped my car on my driver's side from the front of the left bumper across the left wheel well above the left tire, hit part of my left door and completed turned my left mirror inward so that it was flush with my left window. …”
NHTSA complaint #11271723, filed 2019-10, 22,235 miles“VSA, power steering, engine light, and tire sensor light all came on at once. The car was not steering properly. I took the car in May 16, 2024, and they determined that a carbon buildup in the engine was the cause, and said the cylinder also had a misfire. They also said that the car needed a software update. I asked about the recall, because the recall letter I got in the mail states that if the engine light comes on, then it is eligible for repair. But they refused to repair it, claiming that the issue was only due to the carbon buildup, and said they have no parts available. …”
NHTSA complaint #11593466, filed 2024-06Related 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 2018 Honda Fit
41 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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