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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 287 repairs.
2009 Honda Fit transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (40%)
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
| 18000 mi | The engine makes a loud grinding sound at low RPMs when shifting into 3rd on the automatic trans. Dealer claimed they could not fix it. |
| 30000 mi | Engine/automatic transmission makes a loud grinding sound when shifting into 3rd at low RPMs. Dealer could not fix it. |
| 42000 mi | Engine/automatic transmission makes a loud grinding sound at low RPMs when shifting into 3rd. Reproduced sound w/ paddle shifters this time. Dealer claimed I need to downshift to increase RPMs. No fix and grind continues. |
| 72200 mi US $100 |
Third gear |
| 127000 mi US $706 |
Transmission went into "Limp" mode. Issue was B solenoid, but solved by changing transmission fluid. |
| 208000 mi US $100 |
automatic Transmission would not go into 5th gear, shifting hard, transmission light flashing. Replaced transmission pressure sensor and it completely fixed the issue. Easy and inexpensive. |
| 200000 mi | half shaft broke, rusted shaft was replaced by Honda under warranty because part was defectives. |
| 163300 mi US $200 |
Transmission flow valve stuck open. The valve was replaced. |
| 13000 mi | Engine emits lots of valvetrain noise around 1700rpm. Dealer reports this is normal and no repairs performed. Owner does not agree with dealer assessment; will monitor and perhaps bring car to another dealership. |
| 55400 mi US $240 |
Transmission shudder at 40 MPH. |
| 59700 mi | Whining sound when transmission is in D or R. Sound goes away in P or N. Belt tensioner was replaced, but sound is still present. |
| 130000 mi US $400 |
Drive shaft on drivers side snapped, due to corrosion. |
| 167000 mi US $400 |
replace passenger driveshaft snapped due to rust |
| 18000 mi | honda drive shaft recall both replaced |
| 74000 mi US $123 |
During daily commute, the check engine light came on, and "D" indicator started flashing on instrument cluster. Mechanic recommended replacement of the transmission fluid pressure switch, which has solved the problem so far. Update June 2017: Problem has not returned. Update June 2018: Problem has still not returned. Update Feb 2022: Problem has not returned. |
| 160000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced rear main seal. |
2009 Honda Fit 4dr Hatch
117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 208000 mi US $250 |
Replaced master and slave clutch cylinders |
| 71000 mi US $900 |
Broken axle |
| 134000 mi US $240 |
The front right axle broke. It had to get towed, but was only a 1 hour job to change out by the books. |
| 2000 mi | At engagement point when let out clutch, hear slight wearing noise. Press clutch in and quiet. Svc Mgr called Honda engineering-paid to have dlrship remove and disass trans, replacing multiple parts... Have had car back for 3 wks - ok now. |
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