10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,721 miles

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2011 Honda Fit seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2011 Honda Fit Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #63

Sep 012019

Fit

  • 0 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The airbag lights keep turning on and off, been replaced twice and still doing the same thing. Mature security issue. Also, had my car in the repair shop 3 times because of following reaons: When accelerating from 0-35 mph it makes a grinding noise. Had it hooked up to a diagnostic machine 3 times and the noise was noticed, but never resolved.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #62

Mar 062019

Fit

  • 51,000 miles
The contact owned a 2011 Honda Fit. While driving approximately 7 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle traveling approximately 70 mph. None of the air bags deployed. Police report number: Pa-19-285971 was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a police impound facility. The front passenger was transported by ambulance to the hospital and sustained five broken ribs, a broken back, and lacerations to the head. The occupant remained in the hospital for eight days. The second row passenger and a child were also transported to the hospital with injuries to the face and head. They remained in the hospital for one month. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.

- Tyrone, PA, USA

problem #61

May 292017

Fit

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Fit. While driving approximately 75 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. The air bags deployed and metal debris flew out. The driver sustained back and shoulder injuries and a lacerated left hand. Medical attention was received. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 85,000. Update name per Honda info. Pco

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #60

Mar 122016

Fit

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Honda Fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V061000 (air bags) and 16V346000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact was informed that the parts were on back order. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Ruskin, FL, USA

problem #59

Feb 162016

Fit

  • miles
Takata recall first recall 2/2016 second recall 5/2016 still not fixed

- Sunland, CA, USA

problem #58

Jun 012015

Fit

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V061000 (air bags) and 16V346000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Milwaulkee, WI, USA

problem #57

Mar 272017

Fit

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall- took 2 years to get a solution letter, all while I could have been killed driving my car. No alternative transportation provided. Unable to have passengers in front seat. No refunds offered or partial refunds. No compensation. I will no longer purchase anything from a company that uses takata as a vendor.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #56

Sep 012015

Fit

  • miles
Takata recall - it has been over six months since I was put on the list for the passenger side airbag recall. I contacted Honda right away as I had just had the driver side one replaced that took almost 3 months. We only have 1 vehicle in our family and my Fit is not big enough for my family. I spoke with Honda about getting a rental as we cannot use the front seat safely and was denied a rental and when I asked for an appeal I was just put on hold and told no. I feel that Honda has handle this part of the recall poorly and in my case severely affected what my family and I can do. They claim I have 5 seats which would be great if the back seat held 2 regular sized adults let alone 2 teenagers and an adult.

- Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

problem #55

Feb 012016

Fit

  • miles
Takata recall. 1 year ago I was informed of recall. Listing still says "no known remedy". is it safe to use passenger seat? if not, I need another car.

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #54

Mar 182016

Fit

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Honda Fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tinley Park, IL, USA

problem #53

May 232016

Fit 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall; they notified me last may, that my auto might be covered by the recall. Thus far, they have done nothing. I feel like they should at least disconnect the air bag for my families safety, rather than us driving a time bomb. If they cannot repair this defect, they should make some form of correction; either purchase the auto, supply something safe to drive. I hate to think the government department that is responsible for our transportation safety, would just continue to let american citizens be injured, disabled, or killed; when we purchased and paid for in goof faith to be a reliable safe product. I fear for my family to use the auto, but I cannot afford to just park it, and purchase another, till someone does something. Might I also mention, that everyone is aware of the issue, and the value of the auto is minimal now.

- Hueytown, AL, USA

problem #52

Mar 012016

Fit

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Honda Fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V061000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #51

Mar 012016

Fit

  • miles
Takata recall I got the recall email from Honda in March of 2016 saying that replacement parts would be available in the summer of 2016. It stated that Honda would contact me when parts for my Fit were available. Considering that the air bags deploy and spray shrapnel into people's faces and eyes, it would seem urgent to get these replacement airbags to Honda's customers. To date, I have heard nothing further from Honda. I can't sell this car because it is a "recall" car and should not drive it for years and years with the defect/maiming airbags. Why it my safety not more important to Honda" why isn't the government forcing them to make timely repairs"

- Parkville, MO, USA

problem #50

Feb 122016

Fit 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall dear sir/madam, I send this message because I have no further instruction about recall of my Fit sport 2011, whose has takata airbag problem. Initial instruction shows replacement part will arrive around fall 2016, but we have no postal/electric notification about further actions. I contacted the nearest Honda dealer but there is no information neither (even no reply to my email). I hope someone could let me know what is happening and what I can do for this issue. Thank you. Best regards, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Arlington Heights, IL, USA

problem #49

Sep 222010

Fit

  • miles
Takata recall. Received notice on 7-2016 that parts would be available late summer or in the fall. We would receive notice when they were available. As of 12-2-2016 have not heard from anyone.

- Lakeside, CA, USA

problem #48

May 232016

Fit

  • miles
Takata recall. Second recall for airbag issue, now passenger side. No notification or any information from Honda about the repair of this issue. This has limited the use of this vehicle as no passengers can ride in the front.

- Battle Ground, WA, USA

problem #47

Nov 252016

Fit

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Honda Fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V346000 and 16V061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Bonfall, CA, USA

problem #46

Nov 022016

Fit

  • 107,000 miles
Takata recall: I received a letter from Honda on 3/26/2016 informing me that my airbag was defective and was recalled. The letter stated they would send me another letter soon informing me when I could get it fixed. I never heard back from them, so I called them on 7/18/2016. They said that I could get it fixed by late September at the latest and that I would receive a second letter informing me when I could get it fixed. Now it is 11/2/2016 and I still have not heard anything from Honda. If my car truly has a dangerous airbag that needs to be replaced, I think that more than 7 months is longer than I should have to wait to get it fixed. I want them to fix my airbag as soon as possible.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #45

May 272016

Fit

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Honda Fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #44

Aug 272016

Fit

  • miles
I received two notices of the airbag recall for my Honda Fit (2011) and the part was supposed to be available by late summer/fall. I made an appointment online for 8/27/16 only to find out when I got there that my local Honda dealership (Honda of oakland) still did not have the part even though I was able to make an appointment online specifically for the recall. It's been over 90 days and I still have yet to receive notice from my local dealership regarding this recall. Please remedy this situation as soon as possible. I have never had to wait so long (over 4 months) for the part to come for a recall, especially when it involves life/death.

- Oakland, CA, USA

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