Front Seat Head Restraint Problems of Honda FIT

Both front seat head restraints are angled too far forward. I am 6 ft tall and am not able to rest my back against the seat without the head restraint touch my head first and push it downward. This is the case, regardless of the height of the head restraint. The most non-uncomfortable position is with the restraint completely down, but at that position, it is very awkward. I am concerned that if I am rear-ended, I will get a cervical compression or related freak injury due to the unnatural angling.

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Both front headrests on our 2015 Honda Fit lx cvt are tilted forward so they, in turn, tilt our heads forward - this causes neck pain and the tendency to have too low of a line of sight, hence this is a safety risk - many cars have this defect but it is rare in cars that are designed for those who love to drive such as Porsche, corvette, Ferrari, lamborghini, even f1 and indy cars - those manufacturers know that safety and performance demand a neutral driving position so have upright headrests - our first choice for a 4 door car this time was a Mazda 3 but its headrests were extreme - the Fit was the best of the cars on our list but it is turning out to be a "pain in the neck" - manufacturers should offer a choice of angle for the headrests (this angle and upright would cover it) - only those with kyphotic thoracic spines would find this car comfortable, and most people don't "fit" that description - this may not be the place for it but we don't get more than 25 mpg city driving (epa rating is 33) - dealer denies a problem with that mileage.

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The driver and passenger seat of the Honda Fit is very uncomfortable. The seat forces the shoulders forward into a hunched position, juts the neck out with the head restraint, and curves the back. I've had to flip the head restraint backward, add a pillow to my back, and I still aim to drive as little as possible. Combined with the low shocks, each bump or pothole reverberates throughout my body which isn't able to absorb the shock like it is supposed to. After only a month of driving it I began to experience neck pain that caused me to go to the doctor, then massage therapist. Currently due to the neck, back, and hip problems significantly from the car I am in constant, chronic pain which increases after just a few minutes in the car. I just finished 2 months of physical therapy and still have 2-3 massage therapist and chiropractor appointments a month, plus a doctor appointment to get out of the pain. The injury affects my work as well as time at home as I cannot sit or stand in most positions for periods of time longer than 30 minutes without increased pain. I had to cancel a business trip due to the pain and have seriously considered trading in the car to get a better seat.

The front seats are really uncomfortable. The head restraints on the front seats force our heads too far forwards, causing neck pains and sometimes neck aches or head aches. The front seats don't offer sufficient lumbar support. After 30-45 minutes of riding or driving, our lower backs start to hurt. This pain can last a while after exiting the vehicle. The front seat cushion cuts off circulation below the waist after 40-45 minutes of sitting in them. This numbs my legs, which can reduce reaction time in case I need to try to avoid an accident.

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Fit. While the vehicle was parked the contact experienced a headache due to the head rest which was not adjustable. The contact stated that he experienced the headache when he drove the vehicle with the head rest and when the head rest was removed, he did not experience headaches. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 200. Updated 2/23/11.

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My brand new 2010 Honda Fit sport is breaking my neck! the design of the headrest does not allow me to sit in a comfortable position. Because of chronic back problems, I normally drive with the seat back in an almost vertical position. The tilt of the headrest forces my head forward. Within minutes, the pain in my neck and back becomes unbearable.

I purchased Honda Fit and drove it home to realize that I have to either drive without a head restraint and compromise my safety or not be able to drive for more than 20 minutes a day. The head rest pushes my head forward and strains my neck to the point that I either have to sit upright away from the seat or stretch my neck far out in pain. Either way it is not safe, whether in case of accident or generally for my health. With no cool-off period on new cars in California, I cannot return the car which at this point has 12 miles on it, so I am forced to drive unsafely. I ran google search for Honda head rest complaints and found out that customers have been complaining about Honda's new head rests for the same very reason since 2007, for most of their models - from accord and odyssey to Fit. What makes the matter worse is that you cannot reverse the headrest as there are grooves only on one of the two support poles. By making head restraint extremely uncomfortable to use, Honda is forcing its customers to drive unsafely, specifically without head restraint. I spoke to service manager at my dealer and he told me that Honda does not have adjustable or reversible head restraint. He is also aware of the complaints from the customers. Solution should be easy to implement by making the head rest reversible for those like me with neck or back problems. I drove Hondas for 18 years and cannot believe that Honda has not responded to 3 years of continuous complaints by the customers. There is no injuries yet, as the car is sitting in my garage as I am afraid to drive it. I don't have VIN with me right now, but this issue is not specific to the car, it is widespread across the models of Honda.

Headrest failed during normal driving. The headrest tips my head so far forward my chin is practically on my chest. There is no way to adjust or replace it, I have talked to the dealer and parts department. My only solution is to put the headrest on backward, which means I have no neck protection in a crash.

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The headrest of my 2009 Honda Fit gives me an extreme neck & backachet. My 2000 civic allowed better seating posture. This is not a seat back position or driver height problem. A side view of new car seats shows almost all headrests break into the vertical line of the seat back. . Read more...

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