Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2011 Honda FIT. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc pads (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Disc Pads problems | |
| Brake Fluid Leak problems |
I slammed on brakes to avoid a pedestrian and the brake pedal went almost to the floor and my foot hit the accelerator -- the car stopped with engine racing, narrowly missing the pedestrian. This hitting-the-accelerator-when-braking has happen twice since. Read details...
After applying the brakes hard enough for the anti-locking braking system (abs) to engage which brought the vehicle to a full stop, the front disc brakes did not immediately release upon taking the foot off the brake pedal. Read details...
Driving on freeway, a car was stopped ahead, hit brakes, automatic braking system did not engage, hit rear of car ahead directly without much slowdown compared to expectation, possibly skidding straight, for what seemed like 2-3 seconds (long enough to be puzzled) or forever. Read details...