Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda fit. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20-30 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The contact stated that the steering ceased on several occasions. The contact stated that the failure occurred first while driving down winding roads and however, the failure was also experienced on straightaways. The power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended. A dealer was not informed of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
2009 Honda Fit steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda fit. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering lost power and the vehicle shut off. The contact replaced the battery and the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred while the contact attempted to make a turn. The contact stated that the steering lost power, the vehicle shut down, and the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called an independent mechanic who recommended that the vehicle be taken to the dealer. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.
The power steering is failing. Steering is seriously very hard to steer. Honda needs to issue a recall to repair the steering. This is positively a safety problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda fit. While driving 30 MPH, extra strength was needed to steer the vehicle and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to first texas honda (3400 steck ave, austin, tx 78757, (512) 220-1121) where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.
While driving at approx. 35 MPH, radio lights flashed off. Slowing down to make a right turn, radio lights shut off, eps indicator came on for approx. 2 secs, steering wheel became hard to turn, power to steering and radio resumed after 3-5 secs. Same scenario occurs intermittently while driving on local roads at 50mph or below. Occurred at mileage 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda fit. While driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized and made it difficult to steer the vehicle. Also, the electronic power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
Power steering failure. Followed by warning light and very heavy steering, was driving at about forty to forty five MPH on a paved road in traffic. Stopped, shut the engine off. After a few minutes restarted the engine, the ps failure light was out, the ps worked but only for about five seconds. The ps failure light came back on and the ps failed again. Drove home and parked the car.
The car dashboard lights/radio lost all power for 2-3 seconds and then the eps light on the dashboard lit up. The car lost power steering and was extremely hard to steer during this time. Steering wheel locked while driving and could not turn it for the 2-3 seconds that the car systems were 'offline.' the next day, the car did the same thing and I lost power steering while driving at various speeds in various weathers throughout the day on both the highway and back roads. Utterly terrifying. Towed it to the honda dealership. They were unable to replicate the issues and car was returned to me with 0 fixes done. Was advised to pick up the vehicle and drive it as normal since no complaints could be proven with diagnostic testing. Drove it with trepidation for the next 5 days and on the 5th day, the car again lost all power to vehicle, dashboard lights lit up, engine light lit up, radio turned off and turned back on, steering became very difficult and wheel locked while driving. Car continued to do this over the period of an hr 50+ times. Parked car, video recorded it losing power, eps light turning on/radio turning on/off, steering wheel locking while parking and driving. Towed it a 2nd time to the honda dealership who has driven it a total of 38 miles with nothing being able to be proven with diagnostic testing. No hard codes to be found, as anytime the car is turned off all codes are erased from the eps system. Called honda corp. And they stated since there is no recall on my VIN number that no problem exists for this vehicle and since the dealership cannot prove any issues through diagnostic testing that my claim is unfounded. Honda service bulletin 14-058 was released and the warranty extended for 2007-08 honda fits, but they are denying issues with 2009 even though there are reports all over the internet about them. Dealership unwilling to fix 'unknown issue'.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda fit. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
Intermittent loss of power steering while driving, causes difficulty in steering and potential loss of control- diagnosed by service technician as failing eps control.
Takata recall .question ; my vechile power steering locks up eps dash light steering wheel lights up. Yellow on dash board this goes on the car and disables it and dose it a lot . In speeds of under 25 m.p. H.car will shut down . Worried of the accident it may cause . Too safety concerned . And only have 57171 miles on vechile . While in motion. Turning also left or right turns. In local city streets
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda fit. While driving various speeds, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the steering wheel became loose and caused the vehicle to enter into other lanes. The contact stated that the steering failure was intermittent. Yarborough honda in florence, south carolina was made aware of the failure and scheduled a service appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda fit. Upon starting the vehicle, the steering failed. An unknown warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to lia honda northampton (293 king st, northampton, ma) where it was diagnosed that the electric steering box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000. The VIN was not available.
The car loses power steering and the car becomes difficult to steer. This has happened when the car was moving forward at ~40mph and when trying to parallel park as well as parking head-in. As of 9/5/17, the power steering has failed four times. The electronic power steering light comes on each time. The temperature has never been below 50 degrees when the power steering has failed. Sometimes the radio shuts off when the power steering fails, but not always. Honda has issued an extended warranty for the power steering in 2007-08 honda fits, but not for 2009 fits.
I was driving down two lane and my radio started cutting off and on and my steering started to lock up and became hard to steer I pulled on side street and pulled into a driveway and each sharp turn with steering wheel having to make a hard cut it would die down and when I finally got car straightend out it was diffucult to guide I turned the car off and restarted it and it seemed to run okay and then it happened again parking the car at my home
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda fit. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering seized and the instrument panel failed. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
On 11-8-16 I was driving my car on a street. Just before I was coming up to a traffic light, I notice the radio going in and out and then the steering wheel getting stiff. I went through the light onto a highway and pulled over and shut the engine off. I called a friend, who helped me out. After restarting car it did not reoccur but still have big concerns.
While turning onto a street from a stopped position, my wheel jerked, the car completely off then back on again but the steering was stuck. I couldn't turn the wheel and when it would let me the radio system would go out and the car would shut off and back on after the steering wheel jerk again.
On my 2009 honda fit sport with approximately 25,000 miles, the electric power steering (eps) warning light on the dash illuminated and the power steering assist stopped working while the car was in motion on a public highway. I stopped and turned the engine off and the eps reset itself and shortly tripped out again and again. I contacted the honda dealer and the service manager said that problems like this are rare.
Power steering turns off and on randomly, steering trouble light comes on within a few seconds. When this happens, steering becomes very difficult. If it happens while turning, steering wheel can jerk out of your hands. Happens much more often when outside temperature is hot. Occurs randomly, while moving or not.
Intermittent failure of power steering occurred while the car was in reverse at low speed. Failure was accompanied by a humming sound.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda fit. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the power steering seized for approximately three seconds. The failure occurred intermittently without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000
While driving on two occurrences, both city street and freeway, the electric power steering (eps) indicator lit up and power steering malfunctioned and shut down. My daughter had to pull off the side of the road as she felt so unsafe without any power steering and felt a complete loss of control of the vehicle. There was no warning and occurred while in motion. The eps warning indicator was intermittent and disappeared when the car was turned off and restarted. However, the eps warning reoccurred while driving on the freeway the same day. The 2007-08 honda fit models received extended warranties for the same eps malfunction problems, along with eligibility for goodwill consideration. That is not the case for the 2009 models. Due to the extreme danger of not knowing when the eps malfunction would occur again, the car is being repaired with a complete new eps system which will be costing us over $1000 for parts/labor.
This has happened 3 times since I have had the car. At speed, while driving the power steering just stops working making the car very hard to steer. There is no reason for it and after 5 to 10 seconds it comes back. Very scary without warning. Also no warning lights on the dash come on when this happens.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda fit. While driving at any speed, the power steering failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion power steering system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred and an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred on seven occasions while driving. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,250.
3x while driving the electronic power steering light came on. I lost power steering for 2-3 seconds each time which spontaneously restored itself while driving. Each time this happened the radio would also cut out for the duration of the incident. This is the first time I have ever lost power steering or had the electronic power steering light come on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda fit. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the power steering failed and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and shut off the engine. Upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer reset the power steering software, but the failure recurred. An independent mechanic stated that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
When accelerating through a right-hand turn onto a highway on-ramp, all power and power steering in the car turned off, only to turn back on about a second later of it's own accord when I was nearly off the road.
Driving solo, speed below the 65 MPH speed limit, in left lane of a four lane divided highway (state highway 1, southbound, approximately 1/4 mile before airport bl exit). Highway was being repaved. Left lane was finished,and asphalt raised between 4 and 6 inches above right lane. Steered to the right to avoid construction debris and right front wheel went partially off the raised pavement onto the old pavement. Steering wheel suddenly veered to the right and would not allow correction to be made to the left. No steering control at all. Steering locked in position and resisted all efforts by driver to move steering wheel from fixed position. Vehicle left the road onto the unpaved shoulder and did a complete rollover. Side airbags deployed. Roof crushed and extensive body damage - judged total loss by insurance company. Driver suffered severe fractures of the left arm and wrist requiring surgery, and multiple contusions. Lengthy physical therapy and rehabilitation required and suffers permanent impairment of left arm.
While driving down a steep hill, the power steering warning light came on and the steering became very heavy an pulled to one side. The warning ligth was on for under 5 seconds and later disappeared and steering became normal again. This problem would again happen intermittently over the course of a week. We took the car to the honda dealer to check on the problem. They said the battery was low and replace the battery. The problem returned again and the dealer could not offer a solution.
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