The A/C condenser is extremely exposed to damage from road debris. There are "vents" which lie below the license plate holder near the road, wide enough to Fit a fist and the length of the front bumper. This allows all kinds of road debris to enter and hit the A/C condenser only inches behind the opening. This damage has been reported on a number of websites from model year 2008 to 2011. A similar issue has also been reported in a number of other Honda car models, including the CR-V and the Odyssey, which resulted in a successful class action lawsuit. Honda, however, still does not provide a grill or other form of protection despite the reported problem and does not cover the repairs with their bumper to bumper or Honda care warranties.

- Tampa, FL, USA

The A/C condenser is extremely exposed to damage from road debris. There are "vents" which lie below the license plate holder near the road, wide enough to Fit a fist and the length of the front bumper. This allows all kinds of road debris to enter and hit the A/C condenser only inches behind the opening. This damage has been reported on a number of websites from model year 2008 to 2011. A similar issue has also been reported in a number of other Honda car models, including the CR-V and the Odyssey, which resulted in a successful class action lawsuit. Honda, however, still does not provide a grill or other form of protection despite the reported problem and does not cover the repairs with their bumper to bumper or Honda care warranties.

- Tampa, FL, USA

I purchased my second Honda automobile three months ago: A brand new 2011 Honda Fit with less than 10 miles on it. Just drove to dallas to see my grandkids and coming back, the air conditioning went out. I took it into don carlton Honda this morning - and they are telling me that a "rock must have gone through the grill" and punctured a hole in the compressor - the cost" $780!!! now, after researching on the internet, I find that this has been a complaint since 2009. I hesitate to call this a "racket" but hello???" I even discovered that some people have to rig a screen to prevent the rocks from coming into the engine. This is a defect in the design that needs to be fixed. I would like to know how many technical service bulletins have been issued regarding this defect. To have a 3 month old 2011 automobile have to have air conditioning replacement is outrageous. I purchased a brand new Honda so that I would not have repair bills on my limited income.

- Coweta, OK, USA