I was in a wreck where I tried to switch lanes from the left to the right, and my power train switched off- which caused electrical parts to splatter into my engine. I then lost control of the power steering. I tried to over correct twice and crashed into the highway divider to avoid hurting anyone else. The only airbags that went off were the passenger side- no driver’s side, front or center. The evidence of the vehicle will show this along with my bodily injuries.
2010 Honda Fit transmission problems
16 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 103,659. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 103,659
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Honda Fit transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.
- Risk
- A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ.
Recall number 20V770000 · Recall details
What 2010 Honda Fit owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I called the Honda dealership in Concord California on 12/2/2024 for the 20V‑770 recall as well as the airbag shrapnel issue. They checked with the service manager and refused to inspect the drive train unless there “Was a problem with the car”. They refused to repair the air bags unless “something happens, hopefully nothing happens then we can look at it.” They offered to have the airbags repaired at our expense. What is the point of having a recall if the dealers refuse to even look at the car until it crashes or hits you with shrapnel?
On 1/29/22 in Dayton OH, I was stopped and turning left out onto the road. I accelerated lightly and the left axel broke in the middle of the turn. The car was stopped in the middle of two lanes. I was able to get help and push the car back in the business driveway by keeping it in neutral. The car would make repetitive clicking sounds if I left it in park. I had it towed. Repair shop fixed issue. It was the left front axel shaft that broke. My car has about 130,000 miles on it and is a 2010 Honda Fit. It is available for inspection. I am so thankful that I wasn't on a high speed road as a car could have collided into me when I was turning left because the axle broke before I could get fully into one lane. If I had been moving at higher speeds, I definitely would have gotten in an accident. There were no warning indicators before the incident. I regularly serviced the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving at 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the vehicle loss power steering functionality. The vehicle regained power steering assist and was coasted to the side of the roadway. While accelerating, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power train failed and needed to be replaced. The technician replaced the engine coil spring and disconnected the battery however, the failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer four times. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V770000 (Power Train) as a possible solution to the failure however, the Vin was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 215,000.
Driveshaft snapped. Replaced by dealer at considerable expense. Honda opened a case number #11878648, but refuses to pay or return calls.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda fit. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel locked up making it hard to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v770000 (power train). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,956. The consumer stated the dealer advised the failure was not included in the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 honda fit. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v770000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called friendly honda (1143 dutchess turnpike, poughkeepsie, ny 12603) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I had come to a stop sign on a city street in xenia, ohio and when I applied the gas to pull out I heard a clunk and the car didn't move forward but the engine continued to run normally. I surmised something went wrong with the power train. I called aaa and they thought the same, the tow driver having been a mechanic for many years said broken drive shafts on hondas was a common problem. It was towed to a honda dealership in beavercreek, oh and it was found the left side drive shaft had broken and needed replaced. Are broken drive shafts common on hondas? I have attached the repair bill.
Front axle snapped
Right rear axle broken. Less than two years ago the left rear ankle broke. This time vehicle was parked. Previous time car stopped at an intersection, then wouldn't move.
Questions about the 2010 Honda Fit transmission
Does the 2010 Honda Fit have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the transmission of the 2010 Honda Fit, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2010 Honda Fit transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 103,659 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Honda Fit transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 20V770000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda Fit have bad transmission?
The Honda Fit model years with the most transmission complaints are 2015 (38 complaints), 2009 (33 complaints) and 2007 (27 complaints).
Other 2010 Honda Fit problems
Airbags 84Electrical 19Steering 18Body 11Engine 9Brakes 8Visibility 8Acceleration 6Seats 6Seat belts 5Suspension 5Tires 3Lights 2Wheels 2Driver assistance 1Fuel system 1Locks 1
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