2008 Honda Fit steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Honda Fit — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I received the notice "warranty extension: electric power steering with dtc 32-09 or 61-04" from honda in october 2014 that states, "on some 2007-2008 fit vehicles, the electric power steering may feel heavier than normal or is hard to turn, particularly when the vehicle is not moving. To ensure…”
filed Aug 2, 2015
“Orange light comes on and freezes the power steering. Vehicle is very difficult to steer. This is especially bad when there is a change in the weather, especially a change from warm to cold. Once the engine is warmed up, I can usually get the wheel to loosen and the power steering to engage if I…”
filed Dec 1, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Fit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fit | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 Fit | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 Fit | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 Fit | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Fit | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 Fit | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 Fit | 8 | 5% |
| 2012 Fit | 16 | 14% |
| 2011 Fit | 10 | 9% |
| 2010 Fit | 18 | 10% |
| 2009 Fit | 46 | 16% |
| 2007 Fit | 86 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Honda Fit
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.