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2007 Honda Fit problems

Owners filed 370 complaints about the 2007 Honda Fit with NHTSA between Jul 2006 and Sep 2026. The most-cited component is steering (86).

Complaints
370
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
20
Reported by owners
Fires
6
Reported by owners
Injuries
18
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Steering86
  2. Exterior lighting66
  3. Air bags66
  4. Structure62
  5. Electrical system32
  6. Power train27
  7. Engine17
  8. Vehicle speed control13
  9. Engine and engine cooling12
  10. Seats10
  11. Visibility8
  12. Visibility/wiper5
  13. Service brakes5
  14. Suspension4

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20067
200710
200810
200916
201071
201146
201226
201322
201428
201522
201646
201720
201810
20198
20203
202115
20222
20232
20244
20251
20261

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Steering

86 reports2 crashes
“The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering became inoperable. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000. The VIN was not available.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 25, 2024SteeringODI 11616349

Exterior lighting

66 reports2 fires1 related recall
“My low beam headlights stopped working. My high beam headlights continue to operate. I contacted a dealership. They told me I would have to pay a diagnostic fee so I contacted corporate Honda. They said that this recall was fixed and closed but recalls do not expire and that if it was happening again, they would need to fix it. I took my car in today to be diagnostically Reviewed. the dealership told me the cause of the issue was a random ground wire they found, causing the exact part and symptoms of the safety recall to quit working. They said they would not be able to fix it unless they replace the whole harness in the steering column that the part was discontinued. I asked for a detailed explanation of the diagnostic. The explanation further proves that the issue is verbatim the safety recall. I also have a Service video showing the exact issue verbatim safety recall They also sent me home in that vehicle posing risk of crash or fire. I am waiting on corporate Honda to assign me a caseworker.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 23, 2026Exterior lightingODI 11766480

Air bags

66 reports13 crashes1 fire6 related recalls
“The problem I have is: There is 3 recalls for my vehicle. One is the urgent as Takata airbags installed. I called local Honda dealer on 6/27/25, they order the part and I received the email stating that part arrived. I called dealer today to schedule a replacement. When I ask how long it will take, lady say about 1/2 day. When I ask if Honda will give me car to drive in that time, she stated No., but I can rent a vehicle for $75. Dealers name: Gary Smith Honda, 225 Miracle Strip SW, Fl., 32548. Is it safe to drive this car?”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 8, 2025Air bags, Unknown or otherODI 11672054

Structure

62 reports1 crash
“I heard that some honda models between 2003 and 2007 may qualify for a paint recall. The paint job on the roof is the major issue. It's been peeling and the paint is almost gone on the roof and getting rusty. It's a safety concern because my car now looks pink and that would not be helpful to law enforcement if anything happened because my car is documented as being red.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 26, 2024StructureODI 11627615

Electrical system

32 reports1 crash3 fires
“Headlights and taillights have gone out. Replaced bulbs and fuses. Brakelights and highbeams still functional Faulty relay most likely as a similar problem was already found on the 2002 Honda civic.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 25, 2023Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Visibility/wiperODI 11513765

Power train

27 reports1 crash1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated while her husband was driving at a slow speed, she heard a loud abnormal sound before the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V770000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 1, 2021Power trainODI 11419235
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.