How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2010 Honda Fit have?

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Honda Fit, which is 8% of the 183 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Honda Fit related to the transmission or powertrain?

Yes. Recall campaign 20V770000, reported December 10, 2020, covers the powertrain on affected Fit vehicles and involves dealers inspecting and, if needed, replacing the left or right drive shaft.

At what mileage do 2010 Honda Fit powertrain problems typically occur?

The median mileage at failure for reported Transmission & Powertrain issues on the 2010 Honda Fit is 103,659 miles, though individual complaints span a wide mileage range.

Did the 2010 Honda Fit powertrain problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Honda Fit.

2010 Honda Fit Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Honda Fit, 8% of its 183 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 103,659 miles. A related recall (20V770000) covers drive shaft replacement on affected Fit vehicles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 15; 8% of 183
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 103,659 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report axles (CV/drive shafts) breaking suddenly during light acceleration or turns, sometimes accompanied by a pop or clunk sound and loss of forward or reverse movement.
Several owners describe the same vehicle's axle breaking more than once, including left and right sides failing at different times.
Some drivers report the car stalling or losing power while cruise control is engaged, with no dashboard warning before the vehicle shuts off.
One owner reported a loss of power steering assist at 35 mph that recurred during acceleration before the vehicle was diagnosed at a dealer.
Owners describe corrosion found on axle components under a vibration-dampening collar as a suspected cause of failure.
Some owners mentioned difficulty getting the recall remedy completed due to part unavailability at dealerships.

When 2010 Honda Fit transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 4, 2011, latest Dec 2, 2024.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Dec 2024; peak Mar 2019 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Honda Fit

NHTSA 20V770000Dec 10, 2020Transmission & Powertrain248,358 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.
Risk: A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Fit model year

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

200727 (7%)
200824 (11%)
200933 (11%)
201015 (8%)
201112 (11%)
201214 (12%)
201312 (7%)
201538 (13%)
20167 (6%)
20174 (9%)
20184 (3%)
20192 (1%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2010 Honda Fit have?: NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Honda Fit, which is 8% of the 183 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Honda Fit related to the transmission or powertrain?: Yes. Recall campaign 20V770000, reported December 10, 2020, covers the powertrain on affected Fit vehicles and involves dealers inspecting and, if needed, replacing the left or right drive shaft.
At what mileage do 2010 Honda Fit powertrain problems typically occur?: The median mileage at failure for reported Transmission & Powertrain issues on the 2010 Honda Fit is 103,659 miles, though individual complaints span a wide mileage range.
Did the 2010 Honda Fit powertrain problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Honda Fit.