2009 Honda Fit: steering wheel locks up

Filed Aug 22, 2022 · Steering · TX

While driving without warning ⚠️ the car loses power steering the steering wheel locks up no control I hit the side walk back up power steering return and sometimes the car just shuts off a few put in park crank up

Filed May 30, 2021 · Steering · CA

When driving my 09 fit my radio went in and out then my steering wheel indicator light popped up next thing I knew my steering wheel locked and felt stiff when trying to turn, kept happening as I drove, it’s happened at least 20 times maybe more in ONE day!!! I almost crashed because my power steering goes in and out in this car and it feels like I loose complete control of the car!!! It almost verging off on its own it feels like for about 2-3 seconds sometimes it feels like longer that this happens, once the steering wheel light goes away I can regain control. However this is very very dangerous and I do not feel safe driving the car with this is happening randomly when I’m driving !!!! It’s happening to me at LOW and HIGH speeds and it’s very scary!!!

Filed Feb 4, 2019 · Steering · 55,000 miles · NV

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.

Filed Nov 27, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 96,605 miles · PA

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'.

Filed Sep 27, 2018 · Steering, Tires · 106,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Apr 18, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 57,000 miles · NJ

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

Filed Jun 7, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 90,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Apr 22, 2016 · Steering · 160,000 miles · TN

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

Filed Feb 4, 2014 · Driver assistance, Steering · 41,000 miles · CA · crash

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.