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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%)

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2010 Honda Fit electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (52%)

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Chart based on 46 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

142900 mi

US $365
Rear hatch handle was broken causing the alarm to go off unexpectedly at various intervals 
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. 
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. 
90000 mi

US $150
One front headlight burnt out several times. Electrical system was checked, but no issues found. Headlights replaced with factory parts. 
10500 mi Indicator light replaced 
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. 
68000 mi Tpms light stayed on. 
135000 mi

US $300
Needed to be recharged A/C recharged. Relay was also replaced 
101200 mi

US $200
TPMS battery failure caused TPMS light to illuminate. 
102000 mi

US $60
TPMS sensors replaced and relearned at Walmart. 
71000 mi

US $300
New compressor, recharge 
1000 mi TPS light - Tire pressure light was not calibrated correctly at purchase. Had to go back and have them correct it.  
8000 mi AC fan not working 
13300 mi ac fan not working 
20000 mi Ac fan not working 
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 
1000 mi tire pressure sensor not detected by computer 
38700 mi

US $350
Diode on AC fan failed. Stuck on high speed. Fan Motor replaced. 
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. 
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. 
2000 mi Headlights flicker when radiator fan or ac compressor turns on. 
19000 mi Some loss of cooling. 

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2010 Honda Fit 4dr Hatch

117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

70000 mi Windshield pump failure. Could not physically locate pump. Not replaced. Living with problem not fixed for now. 
1000 mi Tire pressure sensor was defective on one wheel. 
14000 mi

US $70
Battery needed replacing 
22000 mi

US $110
Air Conditioner needed recharging 
45000 mi Tire pressure meter broken, chose to not repair it 
47000 mi battery not working 
4000 mi Rear window defroster not working properly 
75640 mi

C $150
Leak in A/C not found, but pressure very low => freon added 
55180 mi

C $120
Replace battery 
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. 
141000 mi

US $160
Relay for compressor burnt out, a/c stopped working after 5 min 

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2010 Honda Fit 4dr Hatch

117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

66000 mi

US $800
Replaced starter and serpentine belt 
9800 mi AC fluid leak. Replace O-Ring(80871-SN7-003). 
11160 mi Problem: AC refridgerant leak. Fix: Replace condenser assembly and suction pipe. 
93360 mi

C $1200
Air conditioning had stopped working 
122760 mi

C $250
Temp sensor 
148544 mi

C $705
alternator replaced 
148623 mi

C $1374
Compressor Clutch & Field Coil 
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. 
9000 mi The TPMS light came on the dash. Dealer said it was due to improper setup. 
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 
28500 mi Two TPMS sensors were replaced. 
48000 mi

US $97
Malfunction of front driver side TPMS sensor. Was replaced. 
27000 mi TPMS light on. Replaced both front tire sensors 
19000 mi Battery Died 

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2010 Honda Fit Electrical Problems

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