This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V344000 (air bags) and 13V260000 (visibility) ;however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V344000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. 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. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 09/08/16
Takata recall-have vacation booked using auto train to fla. Booked about 8 months ago. Scheduled to leave 8/17. Received recall notice 7/18-told not to use car if passenger in seat. Airbag will not be available until late summer or fall. Called Honda (1-888-234-2138) and explained situation. I was told that I needed a rental and they would get back to me. I call again in 7/25 and was told that they would expedite rental. I called again 8/1 and told that it is in the works but they have 10K complaints to process. I am between a rock and a hard place as we will be forced to use the car but am afraid of what could happen. I am running out of time and my wife and I are not sure where to go for help. Updated 03/29/2017
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V344000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side air bag needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.
- Woodland Hills , CA, USA
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The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. When the vehicle was restarted, the low beam headlights were inoperable. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact also stated that when the front passenger side seat was occupied by a passenger who weighed approximately 130 lbs, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V624000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 126,000.
I drove into my driveway to park in our car port. As I approached the car port the car suddenly accelerated. I applied the brakes but it did not even slow down. The car went over a 8 inch by 4 inch barrier at the front of the car port, continued to gain speed as it went through a small garden, then it knocked down our privacy fence. All during this time I was applying the brake. The car then went about 60 feet through our neighbors yard and continued through the next houses' privacy fence and went another 6 feet and finally stopped when it hit the house. The air bags never released.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while attempting a right turn, another vehicle crashed into his vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The driver was injured. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was contacted and but provided no assistance. The failure and the current mileage was 90,000. Updated 09/07/12 pictures received. 09/10/12 updated 10/11/12 the consumer stated the injuries occurred on the left side of the back, shoulder, and neck. The left side is were the airbags should have deployed. Updated 10/11/2012
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the passengers air bag light would illuminate on and off whether or not someone was in the seat. The vehicle was not been inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100.
I have experienced the same issues in a recall (07V-549) for wire harness occupant detection system. This recall applies to "salt states", howver we here in Florida near the gulf of Mexico have the same issue with salt and corrosion. I would like to urge the NHTSA to expand the recall to include all states near salt water. The dealer and Honda motor cars, usa have refused to fix this issue at no cost.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact was driving at approximately 10 mph and the airbag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician recommended replacing the air bag system. The service warranty expired and the vehicle was not repaired for the malfunction. The manufacturer was notified and advised that the vehicle be diagnosed with a second opinion. Currently, the vehicle was being inspected by an independent mechanic. The failure mileage was 41,300.
I own a 2007 Honda Fit, sport model- that was involved in an accident. I was driving my car on the highway in stop and go traffic. There was a late model Toyota Tundra pickup truck infront of my car and it came to a sudden stop. I couldn't stop quick enough- I was traveling at low speed must be under 15mph. My car hit the bumper of the pick up truck infront of me and the hood, lights and entire "top" front end sustained about "$7000" worth of damage. But none of the airbags deployed at all. Lots of lights on the gauge cluster came on and went off but the airbags did not deploy. The Tundra only sustained a scratch on the rear bumper. After a tear down by the body shop it was determined that the sensors were installed at the sides at the front end of the frame rail. This is a very low position on this car since its already low to the ground. I believe the airbag sensors are too low on these cars by poor and irresponsible design by Honda. Had these sensors been placed at a higher elevation then the airbags would have gone off and the injuries would have been even minor. This design decision seems like it was developed to satisfy the frontal crash tests conducted by the insurance institute for highway safety. During those tests the cars are evaluated for crashes to a solid object anchored to the ground. The airbags would not deploy in a crash scenario with any vehicle that would not be a compact car. I was lucky because there was no loss of life but the same accident at a higher speed would have resulted in no airbag deployment and certain loss of life. The car is currently being repaired at a body shop in lorton va. I extend you the opportunity to come and study the car if you care to do so... thanks so much shazad buksh
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the gears were not shifting properly. The failure occurred intermittently. When the vehicle is started, one of the air bag icons illuminate and remains lit for approximately ten minutes. The front and rear bumper paint is chipping and the passenger side front bumper is detached from the vehicle. The dealer has been notified. The current mileage was 21,300 and failure mileage was 18,000.
Involved in a car accident on 12/29/2006 in our 2007 Honda Fit and was struck in the front passenger headlight and right side which crushed our vehicle all the back to the windshield, but the airbags did not deploy. We were going approximately 35-40 mph when the mustang pulled out from a parking lot, went across 3 lanes and struck our Honda Fit. Car was not drivable and had to be towed while my family and myself were taken to the hospital by ambulance. We have the police report and pictures.
- while driving a 2007 Honda Fit 30-40 mph the contact 's vehicle rear ended a 1997 Mercedes Benz. Damage was done to front of the contact's vehicle, but the air bag never deployed. The contact stated that he was able to drive the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact can provide a copy of the police report and pictures of the vehicle. Updated 1/26/2007 -
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- Alhambra, CA, USA