72 of the
2,742 complaints filed about the Honda FIT
are about the braking system —
3% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2008.
On [XXX], I Down payment for the purchase of a 2010 Honda Fit, for $6,258.00 with 24 Ford of Easton, 703 Washington St., South Easton, MA 02375. License Motor Dealer , On [XXX], the TMPS dashboard light was on...Ford replaced them, but as presently ([XXX]) light is still on, they told me TMPS would go off after I drove car around. April 19, 2025, Last TMPS sensor was put on a 4th tire, I was in the car repair area and noticed a broken Sway Bar Link and a Bubble & Cracks on tire, Ford noticed it but did not offer to fix it and let me drive off dealership lot with broken Sway Bar and bad tire. It was negligent, and UNSAFE TO DRIVE. 30 day Lemon Law Ended on [XXX]. Also, there was a RECALL FOR A DRIVESHAFT, WHICH I FOUND OUT VIA THE INTERNET. On May 13, 2025 I went to a Honda Dealership and they replaced the DRIVESHAFT. I went to AXP Repair Shop to get SWAY BAR LINK fixed, and a new tire, which cost me $250.00. 24 Ford did not inspect my car until March 14, 2025 after they replaced the last Tire Sensor. Since the TMPS light was on they didn't even put a REJECT INSPECTION on my car window and let me drive it without any Sticker. They put my life and others at risk of a fatal accident, negligent in letting me drive off their FORD DEALERSHIP LOT WITH A BROKEN SWAY BAR LINK AND BUBBLE/CRACKS ON TIRE. Everything is very RUSTY under the car carriage. I do not feel safe driving car. I call it a deathtrap. Also per Carfax it was parked someplace for a year 01/01/2024 - 01/01/2025. 24 FORD OUT IT UP FOR SALE 01/2025. THEY DIDN'T DO ANY ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, DIRTY AIR FILTERS. AXP and Honda told me I need $2,000.00 - $4,000.00 worth of repairs to make car safe. FORD BROUGHT IT AT AN AUCTION. I was really scammed by the DECEPTIVE PRACTICES and LIES. I need to get this information out to the Public and I am trying to get my money back and return the Savage car back to Jon yes Easton Motor Cars, 703 Washington St. South Easton, MA. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.
NHTSA complaint #11687777 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
There is a very loud clunking or loud clicking sound coming from the front right brakes. I took the vehicle to the dealership to be looked at 4 times and the final determination was it was a brake clicking which the service advisor described as normal. The noise is so loud specially when cold it feels like something is going to break at some point. He said the manufacturer did this on purpose to keep the brakes from overheating. I have done some research and it has happened to many other Honda owners as well. It just feels so unsafe to drive a vehicle with that noise every time you drive it specially when its brakes related.
NHTSA complaint #11530185 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Driving down the highway yesterday at 75 mph. Car said check starter system. Started blinking. All dash lights and system turned off then on then off again. Power steering went off. Car died while going 75 mph. Abs system went down with it too. Had to hard steer and shift down. Parked on side of highway on shoulder. Towed to mechanic who said it's the alternator. Fit has about 125000 miles on it. The start switch was replaced 3 times recall then faulty by Honda dealership. Then the starter needed to be replaced by Honda dealership. Then the battery twice by O'Reilly. Now the alternator by my mechanic. This is not usual for Hondas to have to replace all of those. Seems as though this is a faulty starter system manufacturing. I could've died, had I not been trained by the military on what to do if vehicle lost power.
NHTSA complaint #11510716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
While driving on highway, my car started to lose power. My attempts to maintain speed resulted in my car stalling and lurching forward, intermittently. I had to pull over on the side. Someone with a diagnostic tool checked and the tool read out indicated "Fuel rail pressure too low" and ABS indicated as abnormal.
NHTSA complaint #11478562 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Forward emergency collision detect system went off randomly and slammed on brakes. No cars or objects were in front of the car. Was going 30mph. Car hit brakes so hard that abs engaged. Almost got rear ended. After car nearly came to stop, returned to normal driving.
NHTSA complaint #11463554 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY. THIS VIBRATION FEELS LIKE IT IS COMING FROM THE DISK BRAKES THAT ARE ON BOTH OF THE FRONT WHEELS.
NHTSA complaint #11387834 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I PURCHASED MY NEW VEHICLE FEBRUARY 2020. THESE ARE MY ELECTRONIC VEHICLE ISSUES: 1) MY BATTERY DIES WHEN LEFT FOR SEVERAL HOURS WITH NO ELECTRONICS LEFT ON AND NO AFTER MARKET ADD ON EQUIPMENT. 2) ELECTRONIC DISPLAY LOOSES TOUCH FUNCTIONALITY. BATTERY DISCONNECT RESTORES. 3) RADIO PRESETS CHANGE TO CHANNELS I WOULD NOT SELECT. I THINK A HACKER HAS COMPROMISED THE GPS OR CELLULAR PHONE FACTORY POWER/CONNECT ATTACHMENT. THESE ISSUE STOP WHEN THE VEHICLE LOOSES VIEW OF THE SKY. IE., METAL ROOF GARAGE. ATTACHED VOLT METER AND VEHICLE HAS SEVERE ELECTRICAL DRAIN FOR NORMAL 14.4 TO 12.2 VOLTS. THIS IS VARIABLE AND UNRELATED TO HEAVY POWER DRAINING EQUIPMENT LIKE "REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER." ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NORMALLY DROPS MOMENTARILY DURING FACTORY EQUIPMENT INITIAL TURN ON BUT QUICKLY RETURNS TO 14.4 VOLTS.AT VARIOUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING, SYSTEM VOLTAGE WILL REMAIN AT 12.2 VOLTS WITH NO USER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CHANGE. POSSIBLE SUSPECT WITHIN LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS. LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS: RUSSELL CTY AL 19SL06902, 18SL12031, 19SL06910 LEE CTY AL 1906-2823, 1810-2196
NHTSA complaint #11349142 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2019 HONDA FIT. CONTACT STATED PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE, SLOWING TO A STOP, WHEN SHE WAS ALMOST AT A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY LURCHED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A CEMENT POLE IN A PARKING GARAGE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AS A RESULT OF THE COLLISION. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO THE DAMAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED DUE TO THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT SHE SUSTAINED SORENESS TO THE CHEST THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE DAMAGES WERE ASSET, HOWEVER THE FAILURE CAUSE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE CAUSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RESEARCHED RECALLS AND FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V314000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,882.*DT CONSUMER STATED FOOT WAS FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE AND CAR NEARLY STOPPED WHEN CRASH HAPPENED.
NHTSA complaint #11340971 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WENT TO PARK CAR IN PARKING LOT APPLIED BRAKE, CAR ACCELERATED WENT OVER CURB DOWN HILL AND HIT TELEPHONE POLL. TRIED TO APPLY BRAKE BUT CAR KEPT ACCELERATING WOULD NOT STOP,
NHTSA complaint #11324618 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I WAS DRIVING ON A TWO WAY HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WITH NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME IN MY LANE. AN INCOMING CAR IN THE OTHER LANE GOING ABOUT 55 OR MORE MPH WAS DRIVING IN THE OTHER LANE. AS THE CAR GOT CLOSER TO MY CAR AND IN THEIR LANE, THE HONDA FIT SENSORS WENT OFF. FIRST, THE BRAKE SIGNAL FLASHED ON THE PANEL AND MADE A LOUD WARNING NOISE. SECONDLY, MY STEERING WHEEL RATTLED. LASTLY, THE CAR STARTED TO BRAKE QUICKLY. LUCKILY, I SOFTLY HIT THE BRAKES AND IT OVERRODE THE SENSOR. IT FELT LIKE IT WAS STARTING TO DO A FULL STOP ON THE HIGHWAY WITH CARS BEHIND ME. THIS HAS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME AT 45 MPH. NOW I HAVE TO TURN OFF THE SENSORS EVERY TIME. I WORRY IT WILL GLITCH AGAIN OR TURN ON AND BRAKE AT A FULL STOP WITHOUT MY CONTROL. THE TURNING SENSORS ALSO ARE MALFUNCTIONING ESPECIALLY AT TURNS. EVEN WHEN YOU ARE IN BETWEEN THE LINES AND GOING SLOW, IT TURNS ON AND SLIDES YOU TOWARDS THE MIDDLE, YELLOW LINE AND TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
NHTSA complaint #11257169 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I WAS IN REVERSE BACKING INTO MY PARKING SPACE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY GAS PETEL ACCELERATED DRIVING MY CAR SO FAST OVER A CURB AND INTO A STONE WALL. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY VEHICLE THAT REPORTED TO HONDA AMERICAN, BUT THE SAME MALFUNCTION OF GAS PETAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AT A HIGH SPEED. REPORTED TO MY INSURANCE AND HONDA AMERICAN. MY CAR NOW IF I PUT IT IN DRIVE IT STARTS DRIVING ON ITS OWN. ALSO IN REVERSE IT STARTS DRIVING ON ITS OWN. I DON'T HAVE TO STEP ON THE. GAS PETAL IT MOVES ON ITS OWN. I AM AWAITING FOR HONDA AMERICA TO SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO MY HONDA DEALER WITH ME TO INSPECT. I AM ASKING HONDA AMERICAN TO PAY REPAIR OF MY VEHICLE. $1,082.00. HONDA IS WILLING TO TOW MY CAR, BUT CAN'T PROMISE ME A VEHICLE WHILE BEING REPAIRED. HONDA AMERICA SENT SOMEONE TO TOW MY CAR, WITHOUT NOTIFICATION TO ME. I CANCELED THE TOW, FOR I HAD FRACTURED MY ELBOW AND NEEDED TO SPEAK WITH HONDA AMERICA. I AM WAITING FOR A RETURN PHONE CALL TO SO WE MAY GET MY CAR INSPECTED BY A HONDA REPRESENTATIVE. I WILL NOT PAY TO HAVE MY CAR REPAIRED, FOR IT WAS A MALFUNCTION OF THE GAS PETAL. OTHERS HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT IS NOT LISTED AS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WHICH IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
NHTSA complaint #11205930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A COLD DAY IN FEBRUARY OF 2019 WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON HER WAY TO WORK IN THE MORNING. SHE BACKED OUT OF HER PARKING SPOT LIKE NORMAL AND THEN PROCEEDED TO AN INTERSECTION WHERE SHE FOUND THAT HER BRAKE PEDAL HAD BECOME HARD AND WOULD NOT DEPRESS AND SHE COULD NOT SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED MOVING INTO THE MAIN STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, WHERE CROSS TRAFFIC WAS PRESENT. SHE NARROWLY MISSED HITTING OTHER VEHICLES AND WAS GRAZED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AS SHE TURNED LEFT ONTO THE ROAD (T INTERSECTION). FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM BY A HONDA DEALERSHIP DID NOT YIELD ANY FINDINGS, BUT I HAVE TESTED AND WITNESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMING HARD AND NOT DEPRESSING ON COLD WINTER MORNINGS HERE IN THE NORTHEAST. THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED IN AN OLDER HONDA ACCORD HYBRID THAT I HAD OWNED AND THE SOLUTION WAS TO REPLACE A FAULTY BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE WITH INTEGRATED CHECK VALVE. WE WERE VERY LUCKY THAT NOBODY WAS FATALLY INJURED IN THIS INCIDENT BUT THIS TYPE OF FAILURE HAS HAPPENED TWICE TO OUR FAMILY ALREADY. I SUSPECT THAT OTHER INCIDENTS INVOLVING A FAILING BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE RESULTED IN THE TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF THE CAR OR THAT DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES BY MECHANICS WOULD REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER OR BRAKE BOOSTER AND FINALLY ALL THE HOSES, THEREBY ELIMINATING THE PROBLEM. I'M REPORTING THESE TWO INCIDENTS BECAUSE I HOPE THAT THIS WILL INFORM AUTO MANUFACTURERS TO ADD THE INSPECTION OF BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVES TO REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES TO HELP AVOID FUTURE INJURIES OR FATALITIES AS A RESULT OF THE FAILING PART.
NHTSA complaint #11183607 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DRIVING ON FREEWAY, A CAR WAS STOPPED AHEAD, HIT BRAKES, AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM DID NOT ENGAGE, HIT REAR OF CAR AHEAD DIRECTLY WITHOUT MUCH SLOWDOWN COMPARED TO EXPECTATION, POSSIBLY SKIDDING STRAIGHT, FOR WHAT SEEMED LIKE 2-3 SECONDS (LONG ENOUGH TO BE PUZZLED) OR FOREVER. HAVE NOT HAD AUTOMATIC BRAKING KICK IN A LOT OF TIMES IN PAST, NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT LIKE THIS. NO FLUID LEAKAGES SEEN ON GROUND BEFORE OR AFTER ACCIDENT. CAR WAS DRIVABLE BUT TOTALED, NO INJURY REPORTED. TIRES 1 YEAR OLD. HAD JUST GOTTEN ON FREEWAY, WHICH HAD TURNED TO STRAIGHTAWAY, SO MIGHT HAVE BEEN GOING AROUND 50 WHEN BRAKING STARTED, MAYBE 15-20 ON IMPACT. PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WENT OFF.
NHTSA complaint #11100561 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TODAY MAY 3RD 2018 VEHICLE TRAVELING ON CITY STREET WHEN ALL ICONS TIRE PRESSURE MAINTENANCE A MALFUNCTION CODES ALL THE CUTE LITTLE ICONS ARE LIT UP ON THE DASH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE WAS IMPAIRED AND THEN THE WHOLE SYSTEM SHUT DOWN AS I'M STILL TRAVELING IN MY VEHICLE MOVING. I CAME TO PAWN SOMEONE IN MY VEHICLE WITH A COMPUTER LAPTOP HOOKED UP TO MY CONTROLS OF MY VEHICLE I RAN AFTER HIM HE LEFT SO FAST HE FAST TRANSFER DATA CHORDS. I DID GET MY CELL PHONE OUT AND VIDEO RECORD HIM AND I CHASE HIM TO HIS VEHICLE WHICH I GOT THE LICENSE PLATE TYPE OF CAR VIN NUMBER AND VIDEO OF HIM RUNNING. CANNOT RELEASE PHOTO VIDEO UNTIL FBI CONFIRMS
NHTSA complaint #11091681 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR 2 WEEKS. I PARKED THE FIT IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE, LEFT THE ENGINE RUNNING AND SET THE HANDBRAKE. I GOT OUT TO OPEN THE DOOR. I WAS 6 FEET FROM THE CAR WHEN I HEARD A METALLIC POP. I TURNED TO SEE IT ROLLING BACKWARDS DOWN THE DRIVE. I RAN TO IT BUT COULD NOT STOP IT. IT WAS SLOWED BY A MOUND OF DIRT AND STOPPED BY A SMALL TREE. I AM VERY SURE MY THUMB WAS NOT ON THE LEVER BUTTON. I WORKED THE LEVER MANY TIMES AND CAN DETECT NO UNUSUAL SOUND OR FEEL.
NHTSA complaint #11073490 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT INADVERTENTLY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS UNABLE TO BE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE SLID ACROSS THE STREET AND WENT THROUGH A NEIGHBOR'S BACK YARD FENCE BEFORE LANDING ON A SNOW EMBANKMENT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO IDE HONDA (875 PANORAMA TRAIL S, ROCHESTER, NY 14625, (585) 586-2820) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT HONDA INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES REPORTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
NHTSA complaint #11073053 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER THE BRAKE PEDAL IS ROCK HARD AND WILL NOT BUDGE. AFTER WARMING IT UP IT WILL WORK, BUT INTERMITTENTLY, IT WILL HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING. I WILL GO TO PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WON'T BUDGE AND THE CAR KEEPS GOING. I NEARLY CRASHED THE OTHER DAY. IT HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE. IT'S A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND IF ANYONE WERE WALKING IN FRONT OF MY CAR DURING THE EPISODE, THEY WOULD BE KILLED. THE OTHER DAY I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE TOWARD A GUARD RAIL INSTEAD OF HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. IN THE MORNINGS I HAVE TO LET THE CAR WARM UP BECAUSE I CANNOT EVEN PRESS ON THE HARD BRAKE. I'M NOT ALONE AFTER RESEARCHING THIS. IT'S NOT THE BRAKES THEMSELVES. THEY WORK FINE, IT IS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SOMETHING MECHANICAL, A VALVE OR HOSE OR SOMETHING. I'M NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I'M A DAUGHTER, A MOTHER, A SISTER, A GRANDMOTHER, AND A FRIEND. I WANT TO STICK AROUND! THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY AND WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING. LUCKILY IT HAS HAPPENED WHEN I WAS ON BACKROADS AND THE CAR BEHIND ME NOTICED ME HAVING TROUBLE AND SLOWED DOWN. I LOST ALL CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #11064219 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AFTER 10,000 MILES SEVERAL DEEP CONCENTRIC GROOVES ARE WORN INTO THE FRONT BRAKES. MY DEALERSHIP, WALSH HONDA (LAURA MEEKS), RESPONDED TO MY EMAIL CONCERN (WITH PICTURES) THAT THESE ARE "NOT UNCOMMON AND NO SAFETY CONCERN". WALSH HONDA SCHEDULED ME TO REPLACE MY REAR BRAKE SHOES ON 9/5. WALSH HONDA OFFERING TO REPLACE REAR BRAKE SHOES (WHICH ARE PERFECTLY FINE) TO FIX DEEP FRONT ROTOR GROOVES IS NOT ACCEPTABLE OBVIOUSLY.
NHTSA complaint #11020148 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
BRAKES FEELING "MUSHY", PEDDLE GOING TO FLOOR WHEN USING BRAKE TO TAKE CAR OUT OF PARK. TOOK CAR TO DEALER # 1.AFTER AN HOUR OF WAITING TOLD CAR READY.(MECHANIC) AND SERVICE ADVISER WERE BOTH THERE, HAD HARD BRAKE ,I ASKED WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND THEY SAID THE MECHANIC SAID HE DID NOT FIND ANY WRONG.TOOK CAR ON TEST RUN TOOK IT BACK TEN MINUTES LATER STILL HAD SAME PROBLEM. ASKED SERVICE MANAGER TO "BLEED " BRAKE LINES HE REFUSED AT FIRST SAYING I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT,I SAID NO AND I AM NOT LEAVING UNTIL BRAKES ARE BLED,HE TOLD SERVICE ADVISOR TO USE SOME CODING SO I WOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. AFTER WAITING ABOUT AN HOUR CAR READY BRAKES FELT GOOD DROVE HOME. THE NEXT MORNING (SATURDAY) BRAKE PEDAL DOWN TO FLOOR ,SAME PROBLEM. TOOK CAR TO ANOTHER HONDA DEALER THEY COULD NOT TAKE ME RIGHT AWAY ,MADE APPOINTMENT FOR ANOTHER DAY. SERVICE MANAGER MET ME UPON ARRIVAL ,I ASKED HIM TO VERIFY PEDAL DOWN TO FLOOR ,HE GOT IN AND DROVE CAR OFF. ABOUT TWO HOURS LATER CAR READY BRAKES "FIXED" HE SAID ALL THAT WAS DONE WAS TO "BLEED" BRAKE LINES AGAIN,SAID FIRST TIME DONE WAS 'PISS POOR".TOOK CAR HOME THE NEXT MORNING SAME PROBLEM ,PEDAL DOWN TO FLOOR,"MUSHY BRAKES".CALLED HONDA CORPORATE AND REPORTED PROBLEM AND TOOK CAR BACK. GOT LOANER CAR. THEY HAD REPLACED A VSA MODULATOR.THIS WAS ON 7/13/17. ON 7/19/17 STARTED CAR PUT FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL DOWN TO FLOOR ,"MUSHY BRAKES. TOOK CAR BACK ON 24 JULY ,ROOM-MATE HAD TO GO TO HOSPITAL.PICKED UP CAR ON 26 JULY NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX CAR. I THINK THEY ARE COVERING UP A PROBLEM. I THINK IT KIND OF STRANGE THAT A MECHANIC WOULD MEET WITH YOU ALONG WITH THE SERVICE ADVISOR AND ALSO STRANGE THAT A SERVICE MANAGER WOULD PERSONALLY TAKE CARE OF YOU.
NHTSA complaint #11011846 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, A TRACTOR TRAILER PULLED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INSTEAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED A SECOND TIME AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE CRASHED THROUGH SEVERAL BUSHES IN THE MEDIAN OF THE HIGHWAY AND CAME TO A STOP ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFT LEVER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION; HOWEVER, THE CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR WAS STILL ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE REVVED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000...UPDATED 06/06/17 *BF UPDATED 9/28/18
NHTSA complaint #10984316 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.