How common are electrical system complaints for the 2010 Honda Fit?

NHTSA lists 19 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Fit, which is 10% of the 183 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Honda Fit electrical system?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this electrical system complaint category for the 2010 Fit.

At what mileage do 2010 Honda Fit electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2010 Fit is 48,000 miles.

Are the 2010 Fit's electrical problems dangerous?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and no fires or injuries linked to electrical system complaints on the 2010 Fit, out of 19 complaints in this area.

How does the 2010 Fit compare to other Fit years for electrical complaints?

The 2010 Fit's electrical complaints made up 10% of that year's total, lower than the 2015 Fit at 42% and the 2016 Fit at 47%, based on NHTSA data.

2010 Honda Fit Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 19 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Honda Fit, 10% of its 183 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 48,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Electrical System complaints: 19; 10% of 183
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 48,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of electric power steering while turning or changing speed, sometimes with no warning.
Several complaints describe rodents chewing exposed underbody wiring, causing transmission malfunction or other electrical faults.
Some drivers report power window switches surging or failing, leaving windows stuck in one position.
Owners describe HVAC controls sticking, with the dial becoming hot to the touch or the A/C running constantly and unable to be shut off.
One complaint describes the ignition lock cylinder failing so the key could not fully insert to start the engine.
A crash was reported after a sudden 180-degree spin on an icy highway, which the owner linked to an electrical fault.

When 2010 Honda Fit electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 4, 2011, latest Jan 9, 2019.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Jan 2019; peak Feb 2016 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Honda Fit

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Fit model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200786 (23%)
200828 (13%)
200925 (9%)
201019 (10%)
201110 (9%)
201210 (9%)
201323 (13%)
2015119 (42%)
201656 (47%)
201712 (28%)
201837 (32%)
201949 (36%)
20207 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical system complaints for the 2010 Honda Fit?: NHTSA lists 19 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Fit, which is 10% of the 183 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Honda Fit electrical system?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this electrical system complaint category for the 2010 Fit.
At what mileage do 2010 Honda Fit electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2010 Fit is 48,000 miles.
Are the 2010 Fit's electrical problems dangerous?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and no fires or injuries linked to electrical system complaints on the 2010 Fit, out of 19 complaints in this area.
How does the 2010 Fit compare to other Fit years for electrical complaints?: The 2010 Fit's electrical complaints made up 10% of that year's total, lower than the 2015 Fit at 42% and the 2016 Fit at 47%, based on NHTSA data.