2015 Honda Fit: complete transmission failure

Filed Feb 15, 2023 · Transmission · NJ

While waiting at a light I had difficulty accelerating when it turned green. Car started bucking and I made it home and backed the car in the driveway. Turned it back on, put it in drive and then tried to back up and it wouldn't. Had the car towed to a local Honda dealership where it was diagnosed that the transmission was shot. My car only had 95,000 miles on it, I am the original owner and have been vigilant with all maintenance and any repairs. I reached out to Honda Corporate to lodge a complaint with the hopes that they might assist with the repair. Honda refused and I ended up paying $5600 for the transmission to be replaced. I would like to add that it took a month for the dealership to obtain the transmission because Honda was out of them which I find interesting. The transmission was on backorder so how many other Hondas had the same problem? My argument was that there was a recall on transmissions on some Fits and Civics from 2015 but my VIN fell outside of the parameters of that recall. After the transmission failure, I disagree. This was the second Fit I had purchased as I had a great experience with my first one. I will never purchase another Honda vehicle after the way that they dismissed my concerns.

Filed Oct 15, 2020 · Transmission · 47,000 miles · NM

My car started making a jack hammer noise 10/2020 while driving, when it was 5 years old with 47,000. The honda dealership diagnosed my transmission was slipping and needed replacing. Apparently, there have been 143000 recalls due to transmission failure.

Filed Feb 14, 2020 · Transmission · 72,547 miles · MN

I was on the freeway and my vehicle started acting strange-it was having difficult accelerating and felt bumpy. I was able to exit off of the freeway. The vehicle stopped moving and would not engage into gear. I could not drive or reverse the vehicle. I had the vehicle towed to a honda dealership. They drained and inspected the fluid to find metal debris in magnet that looked like CVT belt parts. They said the CVT belt broke transmission and the transmission needed to be replaced. I found the federal safety agency recall reference number 15v574000. The description of the defect is that software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft. I was told that my VIN is not a part of this recall. My vehicle is just outside of warranty at about 72,000 miles but less than 5 years old. I was asked to pay a portion towards the transmission replacement.

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Transmission · 77,586 miles · NC

Transmission failed very suddenly at 77,600 miles with no prior signs that it was having issues. Luckily car was stopped at a stoplight, otherwise this could have been very dangerous. Car was immediately immobilized. Car was towed to the local honda dealer and then to a transmission shop where the attached pictures were taken. Hundreds of metal shards were found inside the pan.

Filed Aug 15, 2018 · Transmission · 8,460 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 honda fit. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the transmission failed without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle gradually decreased in speed. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and had it towed the following day to rock honda (16570 south highland avenue, fontana, california 92336, (909) 770-8400). The dealer determined that there was internal damage within the transmission and that an unknown sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,460.

Filed Jun 15, 2018 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · KY

After 95000 miles, transmission failed with very little warning. For about 25 miles on city streets, the car bucked at speeds under 30 MPH. Stopped at a store, and could not leave parking lot because transmission just stopped completely. I had done all of the scheduled maintenance at honda dealerships, and I purchased the car as new.

Filed Jul 23, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 17,000 miles · MA

At 1700 thousand miles rotors need resurfacing. Starter needed to be replaced. Transmission was replaced. All under warranted

Filed Jul 15, 2017 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · NJ

While driving on an interstate at a steady highway speed, I lost all control to accelerate. The vehicle had to be coasted to the shoulder to avoid the potential for an accident. Auto dealer confirmed the transmission had failed catastrphically and that a new transmission would be needed for the vehicle. The dealership also stated that I, as the consumer did nothing to contribute to this event - they could not explain how it could have happened so early on. The vehicle was well-maintained. At the time of this writing, it is currently owned for only 2.5 years and has 80,000 miles of which 90% are highway miles. The car was towed under owner's car insurance-provided roadside assistance. The repair process is not yet complete and thusdocumentation can and will be provided later if needed,