Water leaking into rear seat wells and spare well. Fixed 3 times by taping failed door plastic sheeting. Mold growing on carpet. Frame tested under carpet. Water now leaking into spare well as well. Mold removal needed to make car driveable. Car is a health hazard with 3 species of toxic mold present. Please recall as this problem is a common problem. New carpet needed new deals and door sheeting needed. This problem has been for going for 5 years. Dealer refused to fix under warranty.
2007 Honda Fit body complaints
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Can not open drivers side door with the key. Passenger side door and ignition ok but concerned that the key will not work with the other door/trunk or ignition in the future. The failure of the key opening the drivers door presents a safety hazard in thecase of an emergency.
The vehicle leaks. Water accumulates in the spare tire compartment every time it rains.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. The contact stated that the key failed to unlock the driver side door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they were no longer manufacturing the part. The approximate failure mileage was 72,014. Updated 6/11/15*cn the consumer stated the lock cylinder had to be replaced twice. Updated 06/16/15
Vehicle leaks water that accumulates in the spare tire well. Dealer said the fixed it but still leaks. Honda claims unaware of any issues although multiple complaints found on-line.
Rear passenger side door leaks water every time it rains. Safety concerns are mold growth on carpeting, body rust from exposure to water, seats have also gotten wet when folded down into foot area (more mold), windows fog up because of extra humidity in the vehicle (impairing visibility), and could potentially also be causing damage to the electrical system from extra humidity. Have also found water in spare tire well in back of car, but I'm not sure where this entered the car. Asked a honda dealer about this and they wanted to charge $200 just to diagnose the problem, which seems like a common issue judging by the amount of discussions in online forums.
Standing water accumulates in the spare tire well after heavy rain.
After a heavy rain, the floor mats in the back seats become soaked to the point where they develop mold even after the water is cleaned-up. Children sit in the back seat and are exposed to unhealthy conditions. The water seams to be coming from the front door/window area and is seeping into the interior of the door to the back floor area, mostly on the passenger side of the car. My research indicates that several other honda fit owners also have that problem. I must take it in to have it repaired because I believe it is a health hazard. But it seems to be a flaw in the original structure that should be repaired by honda.
After a very heavy rainstorm, we found standing water in the rear passenger side floor; the rear driver side floor was also very wet. We have taken the vehicle to our local dealership multiple times over the past 10 months. They have replaced the plastic sheeting inside the door several times and used different kinds of adhesive to attach the plastic sheeting. However, water is still leaking into the car whenever we get heavy rain (over 1 inch). The car is starting to smell moldy, because it is extremely difficult to get the carpet dry.
Water leaked into the spare tire area causing the entire backseat floor area to be saturated with water causing mold and rust. The dealer had to seam seal the upper right side of roof. Rear tail light gasket had to be replaced because water was also coming in through the area.
Water is leaking and causing rust in the cavity where the spare tire sits. According to online research, this is common in the 2007-2008 honda fit. The water runs down along the inside panels and pools in the spare tire cavity. This has caused the spare tire and jack to become completely corroded and rusted. Water then spills from that cavity to the foot space of the back seat. The carpet becomes water logged. The seats, when folded down, become wet. The supports for the seats are rusted.
The first time I noticed a problem was in feb. 2014 when I entered my vehicle there was frost on the inside of my windshield. Since then I have been having frost or moisture on the inside of my windows when I enter my vehicle in the morning. I have had to vacuum the back floor on both sides after every rain storm. Mould is forming on the carpeting and the back seats. My main concern is my 5 & 7 year old grandkids who I have to transport to and from school. Honda doesn't seem to want to address this problem. There doesn't seam to be a fix for this problem when I have check various web sites. I ran a test this morning by running water from a garden hose over the top of my honda. I could see water running from the underside of both rear doors into the rear floors.
Water is leaking into trunk spare tire compartment and floor underneath rear seats, especially on the passenger side of the car. Took car to dealer for repair in the morning, left for entire day and was told that they could not diagnose the source of the water leak. Dealer told me I would need to bring back the car for further testing that could take a few hours and at least $300. I cannot afford to keep taking in the car for the entire day, paying a lot of money and not even have a guarantee the problem will be fixed. I have tried to seal a crack I found in the roof seam (based on information I could find online of other owners with a similar problem). If this does not fix the problem, I am not sure what I will do. Honda customer service was extremely unhelpful when I called them. They told me they could not do anything until the dealer found the source of the problem, but the dealer was not able to even do that!
After heavy rain, water pools in the spare tire compartment of the trunk, the seeps into the carpet of the trunk and back seat, causing mold to grow. There appears to be a bad seal somewhere (hatchback, tail light, etc). This causes a serious health concern in addition to being a major nuisance.
2007 honda fit major issues: door seals do not keep out water which results in extremely saturated wet floor in the driver, rear, trunk and rear passenger area. The problem will eventually rust out the vehicle prematurely and is a liability and unsafe vehicle for long term use. With the wet interior comes mold and mildew that is very harmful to your health and not fit for children or adults especially with asthma. Honda has not acknowledged this issue.
2007 honda fit major issues: door seals do not keep out water which results in wet floor in the trunk and rear passenger area. The problem will eventually rust out the vehicle prematurely and is a liability and unsafe vehicle for long term use. With the wet interior comes mold and mildew that is very harmful to your health and not fit for children or adults. Honda has not acknowledged this issue.
After it rains, water pools in the spare tire compartment in the hatchback. Does not seem to be breaching the seal around the hatchback. Suspect water is entering through tail light. This occurs with a moderate to heavy rain, or while washing the car.
Water leaks into rear hatch and pools into the spare tire compartment.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. The contact stated that water leaked into the trunk of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
After an overnight torrential rain I realized that the back seat floor of my honda fit 2007 (behind the driver seat) had a puddle of water. I mean, a big puddle. No windows was left open and the car was never damaged. I used to park in a garage over night. So of course I never had the chance to experience this until I moved because I now have to park the car outside. And of course it is over 3 years old so the warranty won't cover it. I always took good care of the car and had all the service done on time. I called the dealership and they request $150 just to run a diagnosis. How many complaints will have to be filed for honda to admit the problem???? This is just unacceptable. And after reading all the other complaint I am now also getting worried about the health of my kid because of possible mold growth! How can honda ignore this. I used to be very proud of my honda fit and loved it but I feel now that they are fooling us and if nothing is being made, honda can be sure their brand won't be in my list once the time to buy a new car comes. And I will gladly let family and friends about this so they would not buy honda as well. I know I am only one person and they probably won't care but they are endangering people's health and life and something must be done.
This car is leaking horrendously. I have to vacuum the flooring of this car several times a week to prevent mold from growing on the walls, flooring and seats of the vehicle. No after market work has been done and we have now had to remove all carpet and padding to prevent further mold infestation. This is an all too common and dangerous complaint for this vehicle (and this year specifically for this model). Honda refuses to address the issue and it is endangering the health of everyone who rides in my car on a daily basis. Please help - this has devalued my 5 year old car and made it a complete lemon!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. The contact stated that water accumulated in the rear of the vehicle due to a leak. The spare tire was completely rusted. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to locate the leak. The mechanic could not locate the leak so the vehicle was then taken to the dealer where the dealer advised that there was no leak. The contact stated that condensation accumulated whenever there was moisture in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Significant water leak through the driver's side doors causing accumulation of mold and other irritants. As an asthmatic this car has almost been undriveable. I spend countless hours drying the carpet and leaving the windows open to air out. Have not found a fungicide or odorant to cover the mold. Just as soon as I dry it up, the next rain storm will drench it all over again.
Car body seam between roof and side panels leaking profusely causing pooling water in trunk and rear passenger floor, soaking vehicle upholstery and causing considerable mold growth.
We've experienced several episodes in which the rear passenger side floor is holding an impressive amount of water after it has rained. Windows have not been left open. We have dried up the area only to find another puddle of standing water in the floor space again and again. There are no tell-tale signs of leakage on the upholstery or ceiling material but there is starting to be a mold smell because we cannot keep the water out! This is starting to ruin the flooring carpet material as well as the overall condition of the inside of our well-kept family car. We're very concerned because this could ruin the car; I've read many other complaints of exactly the same situation/conditions and I have yet to read what honda has for an answer/solution. I live in a rain-heavy area - on an island - with no honda dealership.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. The contact stated that all four doors were rusting from the interior to the exterior. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the failure and stated they believed that the metal was not treated properly when manufactured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 63,000 and current mileage was 64,000.
My 07 honda fit is leaking water. The carpet is wet and moldy, especially under the rear seats. This causes my windows to have condensation on them and impairs my view through the windows since they are foggy from october to march with the colder weather.. The spare tire area has water sitting in it eventhough I take the plug out to drain. The car is devalued due to the stink and those with health problems don't want to ride in it. Due to the mold. The car has started rusting where wetness pools, under the seat. And if it isn't taken care of soon, the wet inside of the door panels will not only rust prematurely but compromise my rear electrical, such as my speakers and whatever else goes through the doors. I need the leak fixed, the carpet replaced and the door panels to be drained.
Front vehicle carpet beneath gas/brake pedals has worked loose. It is curled up and may pose a rise to braking accelerating pedals, I will contact honda about this problem. The driver's left foot tends to get caught in the carpet and there does not seem to be a simple fix for this. The plastic runners on the floorboard at the door can't be lifted to repair this because the hood release handle is incorporated into them.
This spring,we noticed the floor on the drivers side was wet,visible puddles in the backseat area and water in the spare tire area.we always have the windows closed,the kids always knock snow off their boots and we have snow mats,so there is an obvious problem with this car.we easily removed a gallon out of the back area with a shamwow,but now the moldy smell is starting up and the car always has condensation inside on the windows.we got the floors fairly dry a week ago,and sat the car for a couple of days while it rained. Lo and behold,puddles again!! The dealership says "sorry,your past 3years/60000"and the extended warranty"honda plus"doesn't cover water leaks. Honda canada says go pay for an inspection at the dealership"then we'll try to help you out"this car is not yet 4 years old and it soaks up water like a sponge.I 'm not shelling out a single penny for this obvious defect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. The contact stated the rear floorboard continued to become saturated with water whenever it would rain. The manufacture was contacted and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned with the possibility of mold growing in the vehicle. Updated 05/12/11 *bf updated 05/16/11
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