Suspension Problems of Honda FIT

I brought my Honda in to easy Honda in spring branch texas for some electrical problems. Turned out to be a fuse but I had to wait two extra hours until a mechanic who could use the computer came in. The front tie rod ends are completely shot on a well cared for car after only 17000 miles. And they want $250 to fix it. My son is a licensed mechanic and let me know that on a Honda those should never wear out and even in a gm product they are good for 80,000 miles. I also had the rubber shield around the oil drain area and I had to cut most of it away so I could drive it. The service writer said it was unnecessary so they would remove the rest. Well of course they lied and did not. What is really incredible is after he did what he need to do my gas mileage increased 10%! so what was wrong before that the computer fixed that I didn't know and still don't. Everyone their is a bs artist out to rip you off. When penske owned the dealership it was great now they lie cheat and doubled the prices. I wish there was someone at Honda with a brain and cared about there formerly great reputation I could speak to.

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I took car in for snow tire change over and the tire shop said car need alignment done, because the tire wear was consistent out alignment, the next day I took alignment shop, after they align the car, they ask me if the car was ever in crash, which I state no because it was not. Car not but it overdue alignment because had about 17,000 miles on it, the rear axle was out alignment and they said cannot be align. So, I call Honda of America and they had me take to dealer to verify, which after verifying in alignment. I drove back the tire shop they rear measure again and the rear still out alignment. However, the toe one the right rear had change from 3 days of normal form -0. 02 degrees to +0. 09 degree different of . 11 degree and left rear move in toe about . 04 degree. The tire repair shop did quick google search say these cars have habit flex and twisting the rear axle. I have bought the car new in July 2020, ask dealership about this issue and what because they said it from driving in connecticut and new england aka pothole and bumps in the road from normal driving. Please note the dealership used alignment measure device you drive thru while the tire shop used a lift and mirror and lasers to measure. I believe increase tire wear in back will be problem and lower over the controls of the vehicle as wheel not tracking right down the road. I believe the rear axle in undersize for the car or has flaw in the metal that used the build the cars. I would up the report, but they contain VIN number.

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The contact owns a 2009 Honda Fit. The contact stated while making a right turn, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,475.

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Lost control of steering and veered into light post. The post was impacted at approximately 30 mph. The air bag did not deploy. There was smoke and gun powder smell. The car was a total loss. The airbag obviously fired, but did not deploy.

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The vehicle includes an earth dreams engine, direct injection and cut transmission. The vehicle has an abnormal vibration at idle when in park, neutral, or under load in drive at a stop. Some components of the suspension are not adjustable and out of spec.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while reversing out of his driveway the front axle fractured. The failure occurred while the contact was shifting from reverse to drive. The contact heard a grinding and clicking noise and the vehicle failed to move forward or backward. The vehicle was towed to an independnent mechanic and diagnosed with a fractured front axle mid-shaft on the driver's side. The failure was caused by corrosion. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 47,800.

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~tl-the contact owns a 2013. The contact stated that the axle broke in half because of a part, a rubber damper that holds water. The axle rusted though and broke completely. The manufacturer gave the contact a claim number and stated that they would get back to him. The dealer was not called. They also stated that there were no recalls on that issue. The failure mileage was 143,000. Tf.

Vehicle was pulling out of a driveway onto road when a loud popping snap was heard and vehicle would not move at all.

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Driver stopped car at a red light on a main street. When light turbed green, driver pressed the accellerator and there was a loud clunk and the car would not accellerate. Car was towed by police, then towed to a garage for repair. Mechanics determined the axel shaft had snapped as a result of prolibged exposure to moisture, and microfractures. The part was replaced.

My Honda dealership told me that my car could not be properly aligned without a shim which the service department could not get their hands on. They had tried several providers. They stated "this must be a recurring problem with this make/model car. " this, after being told that I must replace two tires due to excessive wear. I had replaced all four tires @ 34,520 miles, and now at 58,867 I was needing to replace two tires again. They said that because of the toe, I was essentially dragging my rear tires causing excessive wear and tear. Not to mention reducing gas mileage. This appears to be a manufacturing issue after looking on-line at whether or not other's are experiencing the same issue. Please look into this.

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Tl the contact owns a 2013 Honda Fit. While driving at unknown speeds and making a left turn, the accelerator pedal was applied, but failed to engage. The vehicle stalled and an abnormal banging noise was heard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed that the axle was rusty and fractured. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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Just another case of broken passenger cv axle on motion( metal split in two). I will try pictures later is dark right now.

Car has developed cracks on the welding around both front struts mounts. This are clear signs of metal fatigue on a car that is less than 10 years old. Car has zero accident and there is no rust or signs of any other factor that may had affected the structure. This cracks are a threat to the driver's safety because the strut may perforate the body/frame of the car and hit the windshield while on the road. This cracks are very hard to find due to the location were are developed, and there are not other factors that may warn the driver about the issue. This metal fatigue cracks look exactly as the described by multiple owners on the rear of the car. The big difference, is that the cracks on the rear of the car only cause water to leak into the trunk, with is not a big safety concern. Honda stated that because the car is already out of warranty there is nothing they can do about it.

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At 29,000 had to replace tires, sidewall cracking and one tire had a bubble. Asked Honda about promised warranty and they said there was no warranty, contact tire dealer but tires were a special purchase by Honda. Tpms damaged by wartart when mounting new tires, fixed & reset by Honda . Had Honda do a front end alignment they state left wheel "frozen" -"unfixable" I did hit brakes very had about 6 weeks ago, felt tires freeze, grab, car went sideways. Can this be related to esc recall?.

I was hit on driver side by a older Honda accord model vehicle year 2000 body type; the accord was making a left turn on a green light that just changed from red, so he wasnt going fast (im assuming) when he hit me while I was passing the intersection at about 49mph. I want to report the vehicle that I was driving is unsafe and handled poorly, lost total control, brakes and steering locked, rolled over four to five times hitting a traffic light pole; the stability of vehicle is very poor and engine, transmission everything fell apart under the hood. I am requesting for this matter to be investigated, im insured the car is here at my house for now, you have permission to come here to see it or work it out with my insurance company. Thank you and this is serious, you need to check out what happened through those intersection camera's on September 10, 2014 around 1030am, camino real & hwy 76, bonsall California.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and going over a bump, a loud noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle as it started to shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the compliance bushings, shocks and front links needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,221. Pam.

Went to dealer for routine maintenance, was told compliance bushing was cracked and needs replacement. Will eventually cause unevenness and pulling in suspension and tires to cup and become dangerous. Online resources seem to show this as a common problem in Hondas, but not in other makes.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelrate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was found that the front axle was fractured due to rust. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

My son hit a trailer from behind. Truck decided to back up at same time my son took off. Air bags did not go off. Extensive damage to front of car and frame. Son suffered a stiff neck and achy back. The air bags did not work on two accidents t his car has been in.