Steering Problems of Honda FIT - part 2

I was driving on a two way highway at 55 mph with no cars in front of me in my lane. An incoming car in the other lane going about 55 or more mph was driving in the other lane. As the car got closer to my car and in their lane, the Honda Fit sensors went off. First, the brake signal flashed on the panel and made a loud warning noise. Secondly, my steering wheel rattled. Lastly, the car started to brake quickly. Luckily, I softly hit the brakes and it overrode the sensor. It felt like it was starting to do a full stop on the highway with cars behind me. This has happened a second time at 45 mph. Now I have to turn off the sensors every time. I worry it will glitch again or turn on and brake at a full stop without my control. The turning sensors also are malfunctioning especially at turns. Even when you are in between the lines and going slow, it turns on and slides you towards the middle, yellow line and towards oncoming traffic.

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Tl the contact owns a 2009 Honda Fit. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering lost power and the vehicle shut off. The contact replaced the battery and the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred while the contact attempted to make a turn. The contact stated that the steering lost power, the vehicle shut down, and the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called an independent mechanic who recommended that the vehicle be taken to the dealer. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

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It was raining. I was on the highway, cruise control set at 65 mph. At this point, the road curves to the right. I had just gone through a dip in the road and I think I may have been hydroplaning. The vsa light came on and the ride became very choppy. I started pumping the brakes and I tried to steer my car to stay in the lane but the steering wheel locked up and I couldn't move it. I continued on a straight path even though the road curved. I was on the left hand shoulder, heading off the road completely, still trying to steer to the right when the vsa light abruptly turned off. At this point the steering wheel suddenly unlocked and I inadvertently pulled it hard to the right; sending me across 2 lanes of traffic, across the right hand shoulder, over a small curb and into the dirt/desert. As this was happening, I was able to correct my steering back to the left but not before I was completely off the right hand side of the road and hit a small hill next to it with the right side of my car. At this point, I managed to get my vehicle back on the right shoulder of the road. I took my car to the Honda dealer to have it checked. They said my tires were bald which caused me to hydroplane. Regardless of the condition of the tires, when the vsa is engaged, I should still be able to steer the car but I couldn't. The technician ran the diagnostic test(s) and said he found nothing wrong. Something is definitely wrong when your steering wheel locks up at close to 65 mph when a safety feature is engaged.

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My car has approximately 60,000 miles on it and has only ever been used for transport from home to school. I was driving at approximately 20 mph and the check engine light came on while I was in motion. A couple minutes later, the power steering, traction, and tire pressure light came on all at the same time while I was in motion. My car jerked and I lost control for a brief second. The lights will flash on and off at random times while I'm in motion and is especially terrifying when trying to drive at a highway speed. Many people with 2015 Honda Fits have had similar issues and I would encourage you to explore this danger. A car that new with relatively low mileage should not be experiencing mechanical issues that put their drivers at risk.

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Electronic power steering (eps) cuts out and back in at unpredictable times causing steering to become stiff and unsafe. The eps indicator comes momentarily when assisted steering is not available and turns off when power steering is restored. It happens periodically under all different driving conditions. This loosing and regaining assisted power steering happens with in seconds. If cornering when this occurs, the loss of powering steering causes severe understeering followed by severe oversteering when power steering is returned (all within the same cornering maneuver). First noticed just prior to getting the takata recall performed; Honda dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the steering because they "could not find any codes". Did not notice this problem too much again till recently when it started occurring so frequently the car is unsafe to drive. The owner's manual states there is only a problem with eps if the warning light stays on. Honda dealers are �unaware of any issues� although Honda has had eps issues with the Fit as documented in NHTSA complaints as well as Honda service bulletin 14-058 (dealing with earlier model Fits). When I recently contacted Honda and asked about the problem they stated they have no info on defects and basically it sucks to be me. Because there are supposedly no stored diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) with this known issue it cannot be ruled out as a cause of accidents. It seems any and all Honda Fit accidents (especially involving fatalities or sever injuries) it would be circumspect to consider the unpredictable loss of power steering, which causes over and under correction in cornering.

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Eps warning light at slow vehicle speed. Lost of steering power assist.

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Steering wheel has been suddenly, and intermittently, turning immediately 90 degrees where I have to correct the wheel in order to avoid a crash. Typically happens on slight turns, like getting on or off a hwy ramp or turning on a red light. Goodyear tire said they are seeing electrical issues with the power steering and informed me this isn't a drivable car unless $2400 repair. The suddenness of this could have resulted in death, especially at the speed.

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While driving at approx. 35 mph, radio lights flashed off. Slowing down to make a right turn, radio lights shut off, eps indicator came on for approx. 2 secs, steering wheel became hard to turn, power to steering and radio resumed after 3-5 secs. Same scenario occurs intermittently while driving on local roads at 50mph or below. Occurred at mileage 170,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Honda Fit. While driving 40 mph, the steering wheel seized and made it difficult to steer the vehicle. Also, the electronic power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Loss of power steering power electrical surges while in motion on highway and secondary roads. Driving on highway ramps onto freeway, also exiting freeway on exit ramps. Goggled Honda Fit power steering problems a lot of other people have same problems very. Dangerous for my 20 yr daughter first vehicle thank you for your time.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Honda Fit. While driving 30 mph, extra strength was needed to steer the vehicle and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to first texas Honda (3400 steck Ave, austin, TX 78757, (512) 220-1121) where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.

When driving my Honda, the car intermittently loses electrical power for about a second. When this happens the power steering is disabled. I fear losing control especially when making turns. The steering will lock up. This happens literally daily at this point. Doesn't matter if I am on the freeway or city street.

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Fit. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

While driving car when the eps light comes on and power steering cuts out mid-drive. Usually, this is while the car is hot, but not always. Sometimes, I can turn the car off and the power steering resets, but it will often cut out again. This can happen at any time. I'm terrified that it will cut off and I'll get in an accident.

4 warning ligghts glowed. Saftey breaking,steering, tires, engine lights. Aug. 21,2018 took to Honda dealer. Found misfire cylinder #1. Replacement of cylinder was done replaced ignition coils. Car was fine. On oct 28,2018 again same lights came on again ! found online there was a saftye recall done for this issue. But my car had no recalls. Please help. This is expensive and frighteing.

Intermittent loss of power steering while driving, causes difficulty in steering and potential loss of control- diagnosed by service technician as failing eps control.

The steering wheel intermittently freezes up, for about a second, at least once every day that I drive the car. No indicator lights on the dashboard turn on during or after these events. Several times it has been noticed while making turns, which is very unsettling. I no longer trust the vehicle's safety, and now feel the need to leave a very large distance when making a left turn in front of any oncoming car. I will not allow my wife to drive the car any more, for fear of her safety. I have heard that there is a recall for an eps failure for Honda Fits of previous model years, and want to know when the recall for this life threatening defect will be extended to the 2010 model year.

The power steering cuts out intermittently for seconds at a time before coming back on while driving. No specific mix of speed or temp seems to cause it, it is random. The radio cuts out each time as well. I'm told this is a faulty eps unit or sensor and is a known problem with Honda Fits. When driving straight it has not been an issue but I've heard stories of peoples steering wheels locking in a turned position and this could obviously cause an accident.

I own a 2007 Honda Fit sport and just yesterday while the car was parked and not running, I went to start it to leave work and the eps indicator light came on, steering wheel locked and car would not start. Was told a few things to try; bypassing battery cables clearing the circut, checked the fuse and neither worked(worth a try just to say we did so we would know). Finally had it towed to automotive shop, left over night only to find out the car started right away with no warning light on (eps indicator) for the mechanic. They drove it around, turned off, restarted and it started right up. Also hooked up to their code tool and no codes came up. My concern here is that this will happen again to myself, my 16 year old son, my 13 year old son riding as a passenger, or other passengers while driving (our only form of transportation) and cause an accident, harm, injury, or possibly death to ourselves and others around us. This is not safe and Honda should fix this issue regardless of how old the vehicle is or the mileage. It's a hazard to every life!.

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Power steering intermittently stops working. Fault code 37-1 appears.

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While driving or idling, my car radio will turn off and my power steering will stop working. It almost immediately starts working again (both radio and power steering), so I cannot identify if any other electrical systems are affected. It appears that the lights and blinkers are working and I do not believe that the engine shuts off, but I can not say that for sure. Stopping the car and waiting several minutes before restarting seems to fix the problem temporarily, but it can reoccur at any time. I have counted it occurring 12 times driving 3/4 mile at speeds of 25 miles per hour. I typically experience it while driving straight. The car has 57,000 miles and goes to the dealership regularly for scheduled maintenance.

I was driving down two lane and my radio started cutting off and on and my steering started to lock up and became hard to steer I pulled on side street and pulled into a driveway and each sharp turn with steering wheel having to make a hard cut it would die down and when I finally got car straightend out it was diffucult to guide I turned the car off and restarted it and it seemed to run okay and then it happened again parking the car at my home.

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Fit. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering seized and the instrument panel failed. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owned a 2010 Honda Fit. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle collided with a bridge cement post. While seated in the front passenger seat, the contact noticed that the vehicle was veering to the right. The contact did not recall any warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the driver was 84 years old and possibly unaware of what was happening to the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver side air bag failed to deploy, but the passenger side air bags and side curtain air bags deployed. The contact stated that the driver and passenger seat belts were engaged. The driver sustained a broken sternum and the passenger sustained bumps and bruises to both knees and arms. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle had not been inspected to determine the air bag failure. The failure mileage was 69,323. The VIN was not available.

Was in an accident after recall in which the front end was crushed completely and none of the airbags opened recently took car in for recall prior and complained about other concerns with car at dealership.

Swerving in unsafe manner during normal wind at 55 mph. Honda Fit 2013 hb fwd traveling at 55 mph on inner loop of washington DC beltway swerved multiple times to an unsafe manner (moved outside of lane) for 1 to 2 seconds when met with light wind. Many other cars/trucks traveled on same paths at same or higher speeds were noticeably unaffected. Tires treads are in good condition, balanced, and aligned. Problem not noticed before due to traveling mainly in city roads with less wind; this swerving occurred almost daily on open highway for past few weeks.

Vehicle suddenly spun to the right 180 degrees and slide sideways and over an embankment and onto its side. Vehicle was traveling at approximately 35 mph on a straight section of highway 31 north in whitehall michigan. Vehicle was under light power (pressure on the gas pedal) on a snowy/icy road. Temperature was in the low 20 degrees. Car had been driven for about an hour when the failure occurred. Video camera in the car recorded a possible electrical failure, which may have effected vehicle's electric power steering system causing the car to lose positive control. Vehicle has a history of headlights burning out and being replaced on a yearly bases, both main headlights and fog lights. Car also has a history of electrical flickering. Driver is 6o year old male with 44 years of driving experience in winter conditions with no accidents.

I was trying to park the Honda trying to aligin the car with the curb the wheel lock up on me two different time doing this also when I was making a sharp turn to back up and turn around it lock up on me the computer radio of car also went out said an error had occur.

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On 11-8-16 I was driving my car on a street. Just before I was coming up to a traffic light, I notice the radio going in and out and then the steering wheel getting stiff. I went through the light onto a highway and pulled over and shut the engine off. I called a friend, who helped me out. After restarting car it did not reoccur but still have big concerns.

While turning onto a street from a stopped position, my wheel jerked, the car completely off then back on again but the steering was stuck. I couldn't turn the wheel and when it would let me the radio system would go out and the car would shut off and back on after the steering wheel jerk again.

On my 2009 Honda Fit sport with approximately 25,000 miles, the electric power steering (eps) warning light on the dash illuminated and the power steering assist stopped working while the car was in motion on a public highway. I stopped and turned the engine off and the eps reset itself and shortly tripped out again and again. I contacted the Honda dealer and the service manager said that problems like this are rare.

Intermittent failure of power steering occurred while the car was in reverse at low speed. Failure was accompanied by a humming sound.

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Fit. While driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering seized for approximately three seconds. The failure occurred intermittently without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Eps failure: last month, after a gas station stop; I started the car, to see the electric power steering (eps) indicator lit. Finding the power steering not working, I checked the manual. Turning the car off & on as recommended reset the indicator and unlocked the power steering. The problem has occurred several more times since then. Last week the problem happened three times, and persisted until I drove a short distance. I'm worried about failure in traffic, during a turn, etc. Reading online, I found many drivers reporting this trouble with both older and newer Fits, low and high mileage; sometimes happening while driving. The trouble can occur at highway speeds, a dangerous situation. The issue is detailed in Honda service bulletin 09-043, July 7, 2009.