2007 Honda Fit body problems

Filed Nov 26, 2024 · Body · CA

I heard that some honda models between 2003 and 2007 may qualify for a paint recall. The paint job on the roof is the major issue. It's been peeling and the paint is almost gone on the roof and getting rusty. It's a safety concern because my car now looks pink and that would not be helpful to law enforcement if anything happened because my car is documented as being red.

Filed Jul 23, 2024 · Body, Steering · 62,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the vehicle recently lost power steering functionality while pulling into the driveway. Additionally, the contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the mechanic informed the contact that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed due to sub frame rust; however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be diagnosed due to the severe rust. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance because the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 19, 2023 · Body · WA

All honda fits have a massive water penatration issue. Water leaks from even small amounts of water from rear lift hatch from cracks in the weld seems an into car along inside on both sides in to the wheel well with spar tire. This causes high humidity and consequently massive damageing moister and rusting inside. Found to compromise electrical for tail lights and Hazzard lights. Also causeing massive sweating of water vapor that leads to obscure of ability to see through rear window and through all windows. Also massive threat to elderly and children and immune compromised people because toxic mold growth is likely to form. Honda refuses to repair say they don't care how many die because of issue. Children almost killed due to inability to see through rear window.

Filed Mar 5, 2018 · Body · 64,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. The contact stated that water entered into the cabin of the vehicle on the rear passenger side. The contact stated that the water accumulated in the rear wheel well on the passenger, and the rear seat and carpeting was soaked. The contact stated that the failure was caused by a fracture along the weld for the rear hatch hinges. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2018 · Body · KY

I had water collecting in the spare tire compartment and I started to research on line discovering that this is a common issue with the 2007 fit (what I drive) a hair line crack/fissure in the weld on the back rear weld near the hatch hinge on both sides that moves up towards the roof weather striping. I was able to reseal it myself (time will tell), but this has to be a huge safety issue. Mold and mildew only could be dangerous let alone what structural damage it could be causing long term. A possible recall worry imo.

Filed Oct 16, 2017 · Body · 25,000 miles · RI

My 2007 honda fit sport (automatic) has had a trunk leak for years. I had noticed wet carpeting behind the passenger side seat but assumed it was from wet shoes after rainfall. It turns out that this is in fact a failure in the window/door seal in the rear passenger side door. The car had begun to develop an odor which, when I checked today, has turned into mold. We can't drive the car at all because of fears of inhaling mold spores. I had checked the fitfreak.net website and it seems that this is an extremely common issue among fit owners. Why has this not been addressed? My car is worthless unless this can be fixed and the mold totally removed. It doesn't matter whether the car is moving or stationary: water will seep in from the frame, wet the carpet, and produce mold.

Filed Sep 26, 2017 · Body · AL

This problem seems to have developed overnight. It has been an issue for the past four years now. My honda does not have a keyless entry, therefore, I unlock my car by just inserting my key into the door handle. However, about four years ago, I came out to unlock my car and was only able to stick my key in the door lock. The key would no longer turn. At first, this issue was only with the drivers side lock; however, it now includes both the drivers side and the passenger side locks. From what I have researched on the issue, it seems that the cylinder component of both the drivers side and the passenger side exterior door locks is to blame. In my research, I came across several forums (most of them being honda forums) in which others are having the same issue with the same 2007 base models of honda fits including the 08' fits. I did take it to a honda dealership to have them check out the issue. They did confirm that it was the cylinder that needed to be replaced. However, they stated that the cause may have been someone attempting to jam something into my car door lock in order to break in. Although that could have been a possible cause, I feel that if several others with the same model and year of honda are having this issue then it isn't something specific to my honda or that someone was merely trying to break in. It is definitely a safety issue. The only way I am able to enter my car at the moment is through the trunk. If my key stops working for that lock then I have no way to get into my car. I strongly feel that this needs to be a recall for safety as well as being able to access one's own vehicle.

Filed Jun 29, 2017 · Body, Suspension · 143,300 miles · FL

Car has developed cracks on the welding around both front struts mounts. This are clear signs of metal fatigue on a car that is less than 10 years old. Car has zero accident and there is no rust or signs of any other factor that may had affected the structure. This cracks are a threat to the driver's safety because the strut may perforate the body/frame of the car and hit the windshield while on the road. This cracks are very hard to find due to the location were are developed, and there are not other factors that may warn the driver about the issue. This metal fatigue cracks look exactly as the described by multiple owners on the rear of the car. The big difference, is that the cracks on the rear of the car only cause water to leak into the trunk, with is not a big safety concern. Honda stated that because the car is already out of warranty there is nothing they can do about it.

Filed Oct 13, 2016 · Body · 65,000 miles · AL

Driver's door lock will not open/close/lock with key. Lock will open/close with inside electrical switch. Passenger and back door works fine. Mileage is 65,000. Not every involved in an accident/ flood etc.

Filed Feb 13, 2016 · Body · 80,000 miles · WA

My car has leaked for 4 years now (three years after I bought it, used, I noticed the leak). It's the driver's side front and back doors that leak. I'm pretty sure the rubber seals that are supposed to keep the doors shut are leaking, but I can't find it. I just feel misting moisture coming from somewhere when it's pouring out and I'm driving, and the carpet is soaked through when it rains. It takes days to dry out. I thought the "door panel leak" recall was going to take care of it, but I think they just sealed the components in the door against a known leak. I'm not the only one with this problem; I checked online to see if there was a recall, but all I found was other people with moldy carpets and leaking doors. I keep a towel on the floor at all times, but now my seat is wet and it smells musty in the car all the time. A roll of papertowels will get completely waterlogged in about 10 minutes on the floor at anytime. I have never, ever had a wet car like this. It's like the window is always cracked, but the windows are operating just fine. I asked the dealer about it, and they tried to sell me a $400 "find the leak" package that I couldn't afford.