2011 Honda Fit steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Honda Fit — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When driving about 60 mph on a highway that was curving to the left, the steering wheel jerked to the left. I thought it was a flat tire but the tires were fine. Now every time I turn left, the steering wheel jerks to the right in middle of the turn.”
filed Jun 27, 2026
“The air bag light flashing saying airbag is off. The electrical system shut off, radio flashed on and off. The steering lost its power and the head lights shut off then everything would come back on. This happened multiple times, I could not control the steering, very unsafe and scary. Car is…”
filed Apr 13, 2023
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% |
| 2010 Fit | 18 | 10% |
| 2009 Fit | 46 | 16% |
| 2008 Fit | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 Fit | 86 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.