ACCELERATED OUT OF AN INTERSECTION, FROM A STOP AT A STOP SIGN, CAR LOST POWER, STEERING...COASTED ACROSS INTERSECTION TO A STOP. CALLED FOR A TOW. WHILE WAITING, ATTEMPTED TO START CAR-IT STARTED. DROVE HOME AND HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER, EXAMINED FOR SEVERAL DAYS, COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM TO FIX. SAME PROBLEM JUST OCCURRED WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR. CAR SUD…
2007 honda Fit steering problems
severe 86 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
86
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 10 most recent
A FEW TIMES OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, THE STEERING LIGHT UP ON THE COLUMN BUT WE WERE ABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN WITH THE ISSUE RESOLVED. HOWEVER, THIS TIME WE WERE DRIVING ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND THE LIGHT TURNED ON AND NEVER TURNED OFF AGAIN. POWER STEERING WAS COMPLETELY GONE. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL AND DRIVE THE CAR AT ALL. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN COLD WEATHER WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE ON, THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL WHEN MAKING A TURN CAUSING IT TO BE DIFFICULT TO MANUEVER. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A TS…
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES BY ITSELF. WHEN HE TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT THE VEHICLE PROCEEDS AT APPROXIMATELY 2-5 MPH. THE CONTACT STATES ALL HE HAS TO DO IS TURN THE STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY AND THE VEHICLE MOVES FORWARD. HE TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. HE SAID THEY COMPARED THE VEHICLE T…
THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ON MY HONDA FIT FAILED TO FUNCTION. FORTUNATELY, THE EVENT HAPPENED IN MY GARAGE, BUT IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE WHEELS. SO, I HAD TO FIND OTHER TRANSPORTATION TO MAKE MY THANKSGIVING DINNER. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTER HAD THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE ROAD.
POWER STEERING FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN STARTING FROM A COLD START AND ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE OUT OF A PARKING LOT. INDICATOR PANEL LIGHT CAME ON. TURNED CAR OFF, THEN STARTED AGAIN AND POWER STEERING ENGAGED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THIS SAME SCENARIO OCCURRED A FEW MORE TIMES OVER THE FOLLOWING MONTHS, HOWEVER, MUCH MORE FREQUENT THESE LAST 2 MONTHS, NOV./DEC. 2013. HAS NOT HAPPENED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE RO…
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD FAIL ON START UP, PARTICULARLY AFTER SOME OVERNIGHT RAIN. WITHOUT THE STEERING ASSIST THIS CAR BECOMES DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS TO HANDLE. RESTARTING THE ENGINE HAS CORRECTED THIS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM SO FAR, BUT IT POSES A CONSIDERABLE DANGER, ESPECIALLY IF THE STEERING ASSIST WERE TO CUT OUT DURING HIGH SPEED DRIVING. *TR
The Electronic Power steering stopped working
2007 HONDA FIT LOST POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING ! WHILE DRIVING!!! I HAVE 80,000KM ON IT ! LUCKY TO BE ALIVE! VERY LUCKY! LETS TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY! *TR
POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING. RESTARTING THE ENGINE RESTORED THE POWER STEERING. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2007 honda Fit?
It's a meaningful issue. 86 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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