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2010 Honda Fit repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (60%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 80 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2010 Honda Fit.

2010 Honda Fit repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (51%)

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Chart based on 74 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Honda Fit 4dr Hatch

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

Honda Fit in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2017
Sep 2013

49000 mi
TPMS malfunction. Can only be repaired by Honda, who charges to look at it. Could cost between $200 to over $1000. Only tells me when tire pressure is low. Not repaired. 
Nov 2017

90000 mi

US $150
One front headlight burnt out several times. Electrical system was checked, but no issues found. Headlights replaced with factory parts. 
Honda Fit in Illinois, United States
Apr 2012 - Aug 2012
May 2012

43300 mi

US $225
AC/Heater blower worked on high speed only. Blower motor may have been defective (see TSB). Replaced Blower motor and resistor. 
Honda Fit in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2017
May 2015

142900 mi

US $365
Rear hatch handle was broken causing the alarm to go off unexpectedly at various intervals 
May 2017

190000 mi

US $780
Had front axles replaced. The driver side axle snapped unexpectedly. 
Honda Fit in Hawaii, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2016
Dec 2015

41000 mi

US $500
Transmission had trouble shifting gears. Part was replaced. Issue was fixed. 
Honda Fit in Arizona, United States
May 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

13000 mi
Replace driver side door panel. Armrest broken Replace driver side door panel. Arm rest broken 
Honda Fit in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Dec 2010

3000 mi
Passenger seat back pocket torn, replaced under warranty per TSB 
Honda Fit in Virginia, United States
Jan 2011 - Apr 2016
Feb 2011

1000 mi
TPS light - Tire pressure light was not calibrated correctly at purchase. Had to go back and have them correct it.  
Honda Fit in Texas, United States
May 2014 - Feb 2015
Jun 2014

65000 mi
Significant amounts of water accumulate in front passenger foot well during rain. Attempted (by ourselves) to locate the source of entry, but we were unsuccessful. Had previously consulted mechanic and also company who replaced windshield. 
Feb 2015

69000 mi
Water collected in front passenger floor area during rain. Despite multiple attempts, could not find entrance point (car did not have a moon-roof). Sold car mainly because of this problem. 
Honda Fit in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2017
May 2015

132700 mi

US $900
AC didn't work when I bought the car used; the dealership replaced the switch and compressor and recharged it and now it works. 
Honda Fit in Washington, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

135000 mi

US $300
Needed to be recharged A/C recharged. Relay was also replaced 
Honda Fit in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2018 - Jun 2022
May 2021

97000 mi

US $350
Exhaust system needed loose part welded and new hanger. 
Honda Fit in Texas, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2017
Feb 2017

103000 mi

US $279
Simple brake job front and rear axels 
Honda Fit in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2016 - Nov 2017
Nov 2016

101200 mi

US $200
TPMS battery failure caused TPMS light to illuminate. 
Jan 2017

102000 mi

US $60
TPMS sensors replaced and relearned at Walmart. 
Honda Fit in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2015 - Sep 2018
Dec 2016

68000 mi
Tpms light stayed on. 
Honda Fit in Michigan, United States
Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Sep 2015

71000 mi

US $300
New compressor, recharge 
Honda Fit in Indiana, United States
Aug 2010 - Feb 2014
Nov 2012

17300 mi
Noisy valve lifter. Noted by shop. Dealership indicated nothing out of the ordinary. 
Jun 2013

19000 mi
Some loss of cooling. 
Honda Fit in California, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2012
Jun 2011

8000 mi
AC fan not working 
Sep 2011

13000 mi
Seat rocking 
Oct 2011

13300 mi
ac fan not working 
Jun 2012

20000 mi
Ac fan not working 
Honda Fit in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2017
Aug 2012

17700 mi
A/C worked for a few hours on trip but starting blowing hot air. Looked like the relay switch was getting warm and cutting off the ac. Relay switch was replaced under warranty. 
Honda Fit in Texas, United States
Oct 2009 - Dec 2010
Jun 2010

8000 mi
The OEM Shock Alarm I had added when I got the car was triggering all the time and is currently disabled. The dealer admitted the problem and is unable to fix it at the dealership. They have made arrangements to have the problem serviced at the alarm sy 
Honda Fit in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015

136000 mi

US $400
Front axle broke,had both replaced.Corrosion caused problem. 
Apr 2017

156000 mi

US $100
Latch handle mechanism on rear hatch door replaced. 
Honda Fit in Colorado, United States
May 2010 - Oct 2017
Feb 2011

10000 mi

US $12
plastic hinge on under seat "secret" compartment had cracked- replaced part 
Apr 2011

11000 mi
Carpet had a worn spot on driver's side. Dealer replaced carpet under warranty/ 
Honda Fit in Alaska, United States
Apr 2010 - Feb 2016
Jul 2015

40000 mi

US $125
A/C was freezing up and losing airflow. Private mechanic recharged the A/C and it has been fine since. No detectable leaks. 
Honda Fit in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Nov 2009 Driver's seat had a "clunk" issue and had to bring it in 3 times to "prove" the seat was faulty. After 2 technicians and finally the service manager, verified the seat was faulty. The driver's seat was replaced. 
Honda Fit in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2009 - Apr 2017
Dec 2009

1000 mi
tire pressure sensor not detected by computer 
Jul 2013

38700 mi

US $350
Diode on AC fan failed. Stuck on high speed. Fan Motor replaced. 
Mar 2017

63000 mi

US $300
spark plug loosened 
Honda Fit in Florida, United States
Sep 2009 - Sep 2015
Jan 2010

19700 mi
Indicator light replaced 
Honda Fit in Ohio, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2015
Oct 2013

66300 mi

US $40
Hatch handle failed due to rust. 
Dec 2014

71000 mi

US $100
Sensors failed, car shifted first gear at highway speed causing loss of stability and drivability problems. Car was towed to dealer.Honda covered most of cost. 
Honda Fit in Maryland, United States
Jul 2010 - Dec 2011
Dec 2010

2000 mi
Headlights flicker when radiator fan or ac compressor turns on. 

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2010 Honda Fit 4dr Hatch

117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Honda Fit in Idaho, United States
Feb 2010 - Jan 2011
Apr 2010

4000 mi
Rear window defroster not working properly 
Honda Fit in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2014 - Jul 2021
Aug 2016

79980 mi

C $140
Replace link kit 
Honda Fit in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2011 - Oct 2014
Feb 2014

66340 mi

C $450
EGR valve (part of antipollution system) stuck : had to be towed and part had to be replaced. Not under warranty... 
Jun 2014

75640 mi

C $150
Leak in A/C not found, but pressure very low => freon added 
Honda Fit in Illinois, United States
Feb 2010 - May 2018
Mar 2016

95000 mi
Tie rod and rear shocks 
Honda Fit in California, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2015

120800 mi

US $100
TPMS Sensors failed on two wheels, needed to be replaced. Would have probably been all four but I had two replaced under warranty previously since the tire shop broke them. 
Apr 2016

141000 mi

US $160
Relay for compressor burnt out, a/c stopped working after 5 min 
Honda Fit in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2010 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

34000 mi
Rear shocks were leaking. Under warranty, dealer replaced both. 
Honda Fit in Vermont, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2018
Dec 2009

1000 mi
Tire pressure sensor was defective on one wheel. 
Apr 2012

14000 mi

US $70
Battery needed replacing 
Jun 2013

22000 mi

US $110
Air Conditioner needed recharging 
Jun 2016

45000 mi
Tire pressure meter broken, chose to not repair it 
Jan 2018

47000 mi
battery not working 
Honda Fit in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2009 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011

46000 mi

US $35
There is a slow leak in one of the tires on the car that the shop couldn't find. It leaks at a rate of 5 psi every 3 weeks (which triggers the TPMS on the car) 
Honda Fit in California, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022

70000 mi
Windshield pump failure. Could not physically locate pump. Not replaced. Living with problem not fixed for now. 
Honda Fit in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2010 - Jul 2022
May 2018

47120 mi

C $600
Replace front brakes & rotors Remove rusted heat shield 
Honda Fit in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016

55180 mi

C $120
Replace battery 

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2010 Honda Fit 4dr Hatch

117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Fit in Maryland, United States
May 2018 - Dec 2019
Dec 2019

66000 mi

US $800
Replaced starter and serpentine belt 
Honda Fit in Missouri, United States
Dec 2012 - Aug 2013
Dec 2012

71253 mi

US $30
Fuel door opener spring broken 
Honda Fit in Kansas, United States
Dec 2017 - Dec 2021
May 2018

43531 mi

US $162
Was not blowing very cold air. Low on R134a. Previous owner rarely used the AC from 2010 (new) until we got it in Feb 2018 at 42,000 miles. 
Honda Fit in Washington, United States
Nov 2013 - Mar 2014
Nov 2013

34000 mi

US $900
wiring from control unit to transmission cluth damaged 
Honda Fit in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2010 - Jun 2022
Aug 2012

9800 mi
AC fluid leak. Replace O-Ring(80871-SN7-003). 
Oct 2012

11160 mi
Problem: AC refridgerant leak. Fix: Replace condenser assembly and suction pipe. 
Honda Fit in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2010 - May 2017
May 2016

71300 mi

C $180
Right sway bar link made a slight noise when going slowly over bumps. Changed the left at the same time, even though it was ok. 
Honda Fit in Indiana, United States
Aug 2010 - Jul 2018
Jun 2011

27000 mi
TPMS light on. Replaced both front tire sensors 
Mar 2012

54000 mi

US $155
Shocks were leaking. 
Dec 2014

98000 mi

US $795
Front nose cover coming off 
Honda Fit in Florida, United States
Jul 2010 - Apr 2012
Apr 2011

22000 mi
Blower motor was making a high pitched noise when running and unable to maintain a constant speed. Needed three trips to convince them to replace the blower motor, which fixed the problem 
Honda Fit in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2011 - Mar 2012
Dec 2011

9000 mi
The TPMS light came on the dash. Dealer said it was due to improper setup. 
Honda Fit in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2014 - Jun 2022
May 2016

93360 mi

C $1200
Air conditioning had stopped working 
Apr 2017

103729 mi

C $30
Sticky hatch latch - needed cleaning and some anti corrosion fluid to loosen it up - and it worked for a while - but it is still sticky if you try and open it without unlocking it first - needed clips to reattach the liner to the hatch - a few broke when it was opened up 
May 2018

122760 mi

C $250
Temp sensor 
May 2020

148544 mi

C $705
alternator replaced 
Jun 2020

148623 mi

C $1374
Compressor Clutch & Field Coil 
Honda Fit in California, United States
Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
Sep 2012

19000 mi
Battery Died 
Honda Fit in New York, United States
Jan 2010 - Aug 2014
Jul 2012

28500 mi
Two TPMS sensors were replaced. 
Nov 2013

48000 mi

US $97
Malfunction of front driver side TPMS sensor. Was replaced. 

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