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2009 Honda Fit repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (8%)

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2009 Honda Fit suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (10%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Honda Fit 4dr Hatch

117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

74000 mi

US $100
Had to replace the driver side rear shock. 
78000 mi A clunking noise was heard from front suspension when going over bumps at low speed. Dealer advised that front sway bar end links need replacing. 
84000 mi

US $40
Sway bar end link had failed 
138000 mi

US $1100
Front struts making a lot of noise, failed testing at the shop and were replaced with aftermarket. 
80200 mi

US $400
Wheel bearings started to make noise. Replaced at independent shop. Wheel bearings fine but no abs now as they broke the sensors. 
54800 mi

US $1000
The rear shocks and tires had to be replaced. 
81000 mi

US $350
soemthing in the front, one on each side, car was safe to drive according to dealer, part had to be replaced in pairs. It caused clunking when hitting bumps 
150000 mi

US $424
Tie rod rubver boots had torn and needed replaced. 
174000 mi

US $300
Stabilizer links wore out 
75200 mi

US $13000
Replacement struts 

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2009 Honda Fit 4dr Hatch

117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

180000 mi

US $200
Stabilizer links were rattling, replaced with aftermarket heavier devices with grease fittings. 
115000 mi

US $2600
Steering was very tight at dead center. Shop replaced power steering module which did not fix it. Then the rack and pinion and then all was well. Rack and pinion failure 
102000 mi

US $260
left front wheel bearing replaced, abs sensor had to be replaced as well 
90520 mi

C $175
Replace sway bar links kit. 
42000 mi

US $400
Right rear damper leaked all its oil onto the garage floor when parked and had to be replaced. 
70000 mi

US $780
Steering has developed a sticky notch on center and the power assist is not even. Repair cost $2000; must replace entire EPS steering rack. Waiting for it to get worse. Update: remained intermittent, only when cold out. 
84800 mi

US $150
Rear shocks. Were bouncy. Replaced myself with Konis. Much better. 

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2009 Honda Fit 4dr Hatch

117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

74000 mi

US $325
Replaced sway bar. 
55180 mi

C $750
Bearing and hub were replaced. 

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2009 Honda Fit Suspension Problems

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