Honda Fit door locks problems

Filed Sep 25, 2023 · Locks · 100,000 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2011 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the rear passenger and driver's side doors failed to open. The occupants in the rear seats were unable to exit the vehicle. The occupants had to climb over the seat and exit through the front doors. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the door lock actuators needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed May 22, 2023 · Electrical · NC

Right gauge of gauge cluster panel is often blank or distorted. This gauge shows mileage, fuel amount, and the time. At times, all 3 of these items are wrong. When the gauge does not display correctly, the smart power control unit (operation of door locks) does not work. This is a safety issue because a driver could run out of fuel or may not be able to access their vehicle. There is only one key hole on the entire vehicle and that is on the driver's side. When the gauge is not working, you have to manually unlock and lock the doors and cannot set the alarm system. I took my car into a Honda dealership to diagnose this issue and was told it would cost over a thousand dollars to repair and that the part was on backorder because this is a common issue. (The attached invoice states: "Operation of door locks runs through gauge cluster.") I also contacted Honda directly to see if they would cover the cost of repairs and they told me my vehicle was no longer under warranty. Vehicle has not been repaired.

Filed May 4, 2023 · Driver assistance · GA

breaks, control of vehicle staying in lane -lane departure failure, door locks, auto remote failure, multiple warning lights system failures on dash, vehicle lights. car has gone off road, right on highway (right lane) and left on highway to middle lane, almost hit other vehicle. Dealer put new batteries in remote (second new set) low battery alert 2 hours later, remote failure. passed diagnostic scan. (southern honda, Savannah GA) Since then the info-system I believe to be hacked. I found vin number and other "computer" listings in vehicle including wi-fi enable, phone numbers not belonging to me, web sites, etc, I was able to remove and I reset to factory settings twice. The Honda link has now activated itself, selections "grayed out" (I always used apple/car play honda link was never used. My I phone was then hacked, hackers have complete control remotely over the phone live time, able to see screen and make changes. I am now in atlanta, I contacted dealership here where the vehicle was purchased. I also asked for the Honda Link to be turned off and if needed to please turn off/disconnect the system for safety if they are unable to remove/install "non hacking software?". Was told Honda link was not activtated, and I would be responsible for repair charges "if determined not covered under my warranty. Auto is not safe to drive, I do not have finances to pay for repairs, was unable to leave the car. Informed dealership that I looked up Honda link and activation/deactivation requires app/account which I never had nor do I know how to do. Technician indicated he did not know what I was talking about. I need assistance. I cannot receive e-mail hackers intercept

Filed Dec 19, 2022 · Electrical · FL

The Honda fit has a known issue with door lock actuator. The car locks and unlocks several times now it just make a high squalling noise that prevent the car from being locked.

Filed Jan 21, 2020 · IA

I tried to unlock my car with the remote, it didn't unlock. I could hear that it was trying to unlock. I then tried the key in the door and it would not turn all the way. I had to call aaa to have them unlock the passenger side. The drivers door will not unlock. I have to enter the passenger side and climb over. I also, cannot lock the car when parked, because it will not unlock.

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · TX

We purchased a new 2010 honda fit from david mcdavid honda in irving, texas. We have the car serviced at david mcdavid honda in irving also. We are concerned about the key locks on this car. The first failure occurred at 37746 miles. The key would go about half way into the driver's side lock and then would jam. I took the car to the dealer and they replaced the driver's side door lock cylinder. (see attachment one to this letter for the dealer invoice). At approximately 54000 miles the second failure occurred on the driver's side lock. The circumstances were similar to earlier failure. I called my david mcdavid advisor to see whether the lock cylinder was still in warranty. He told me that since 12 months and 12,000 miles had passed that I had no warranty on the part. I then went to car toys located in irving to see whether they could put a keyless entry system in the honda fit. After their positive assurance, I had their system put in the car. (see attachment two to this letter for car toys invoice dated september 10, 2018). On june 27, 2019, my wife went to store and when she returned to the car, the key would only go half way into the ignition and then jam. I went to where the car was located and tried to get the key to work. I had no luck and after discussing with advisor at david mcdavid honda in irving, I hired a wrecker to take the car to the dealership. Mileage on the car was 59439. (see attachment three to this letter for the dealer invoice). I have spent $1858.58 on this key lock issue as follows: date company mileage on car apr 18, 2016 david mcdavid honda 37746 sep 10, 2018 car toys approx 54000 june 26, 2019 david mcdavid honda 59349

Filed Dec 11, 2017 · Body · 92,650 miles · MA

Parked at a mall. Driver's door would not open. After many efforts I managed to get front passenger door open. Key would not unlock door from outside. For 2 days while waiting for appointment at dealership had to leave unlocked and use front passenger door. Dealership "found door latch faulty." total cost over $800.00. Has been replaced.

Filed Sep 26, 2017 · Body · AL

This problem seems to have developed overnight. It has been an issue for the past four years now. My honda does not have a keyless entry, therefore, I unlock my car by just inserting my key into the door handle. However, about four years ago, I came out to unlock my car and was only able to stick my key in the door lock. The key would no longer turn. At first, this issue was only with the drivers side lock; however, it now includes both the drivers side and the passenger side locks. From what I have researched on the issue, it seems that the cylinder component of both the drivers side and the passenger side exterior door locks is to blame. In my research, I came across several forums (most of them being honda forums) in which others are having the same issue with the same 2007 base models of honda fits including the 08' fits. I did take it to a honda dealership to have them check out the issue. They did confirm that it was the cylinder that needed to be replaced. However, they stated that the cause may have been someone attempting to jam something into my car door lock in order to break in. Although that could have been a possible cause, I feel that if several others with the same model and year of honda are having this issue then it isn't something specific to my honda or that someone was merely trying to break in. It is definitely a safety issue. The only way I am able to enter my car at the moment is through the trunk. If my key stops working for that lock then I have no way to get into my car. I strongly feel that this needs to be a recall for safety as well as being able to access one's own vehicle.

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 48,000 miles · SC

Since purchase 2010 I have noted a suspicion of vehicle's electrical system. I have spoken numerous times of this suspicion and issues of concern to friends and family and with dealership. Dealership told me they are unable to check the electronic system.. My suspicion began within a year of purchase ,with automatic door locks making unusual sound as if not enough juice to lock or open automatically to more concern of driving with a drag sense and feeling like going to stall at traffic lights approximately 2015? Complaint form asks for exact mileage and year began. Date I entered is just over purchase date although the heat has been more of a serious suspicion 2015-2017 that I can recall; mileage of issues noted are guesstimate 0 miles through current 124,000 miles car periodically feels like will stall in traffic at stop light, and lack of power while driving at speeds 30-70 MPH. It is common to feel like I am pulling a trailer filled with heavy rock as if a pull or drag on engine, sometimes like it is just going to stall while driving. I have had battery checked for more than 3 years when questioning why it driving this way and I am told ,the battery is ok. I have replaced battery 2x since 2010 for actual battery failure. The driver dashboard and driver foot area heat up to what has been noticeable and of suspicion to me, feeling like an unusual and dangerous level of heat to touch. To touch heating cooling knob for example or in area of dashboard and electronic knobs have been very hot. I had just seen online and read about a 2010 honda fit engine and engine cooling the federal safety agency campaign #11v101000 recall dated march 7, 2011. I am told by honda and the federal safety agency that my 2010 honda fit is not included due to not being of same manufacturer of other honda fits of this recall. I am concerned that my engine issues that have been of my suspicion are related to this recall.

Filed Nov 3, 2016 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · WI

At around 50,000 miles rear passenger side door lock fails to open when using power unlock system from front door or key. Must manually unlock. At 75,000 miles driver door fails to unlock or lock using power unlock/lock system and must manually be locked/unlocked. The locking/unlocking power systems started as intermittent but have become non-functional now.