Visibility Problems of Honda FIT

Honda FIT owners have reported 58 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield (16 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Honda FIT

The Wiper problem

Blue metallic paint has clear coat peeling and exposed base paint. Paint should last longer than 8 years, this is a manufacturing defect.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the windshield had a visible defect of very small bubbles that distorted his vision on the driver’s side of the windshield, and near the rear-view mirror on the driver's side.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v344000 (air bags) and 13v260000 (visibility); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable.   Read details...

The Side/rear Glass problem

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving at 30 mph the passenger sideview mirror exploded. The contact pulled over and notice it was the mirror that exploded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that she must of struck a rock for the mirror to exploded.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Fit. While driving approximately 40 mph in rainy weather conditions, the contact engaged the windshield wipers; however, the drivers side wiper would not function. There was poor visibility, and the contact was forced to reduce speed.   Read details...




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