Credov's researched list of the 3 faults the Honda Honda Fit is known for (2005–2014), 3 of them serious or costly. Each one says what to look for when you check the car, so you can spot it before you buy. Not every car has these faults: they are the ones worth checking on this model.
What to look for: Watch the EPS light at start-up, then turn the wheel lock to lock at a standstill feeling for heavy or notchy patches.
Why it matters: A sudden, unexpected loss of power steering assist while driving is a genuine safety hazard, not just an inconvenience, and the usual fix is an EPS control unit or a whole steering column assembly.
Typical repair: NZ$500–NZ$1,800 in New Zealand · A$520–A$1,850 in Australia
What to look for: From cold, pull away gently several times including up a slope and in reverse, feeling for shudder or grabbing.
Why it matters: Many cars settle down with correct fluid and a relearn, but a badly worn unit needs a rebuild or a used gearbox - a wide range of possible outcomes that makes a proper test drive essential before agreeing a price.
Typical repair: NZ$300–NZ$4,500 in New Zealand · A$310–A$4,640 in Australia
What to look for: Cold-start and idle, feeling for a shake or stumble, and watch for a flashing check-engine light on acceleration.
Why it matters: A car that fails again after a single injector is replaced usually needs all four done at once, so a seller's claim of 'just fixed' is worth checking against the actual invoice before it changes how you price the car.
Typical repair: NZ$1,500–NZ$3,200 in New Zealand · A$1,550–A$3,300 in Australia
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On top of the faults above, every Credov inspection covers the basics: fuel smell, leaks or filler rust, engine oil leaks, power steering fluid leak, drive belt cracks or squeal, rust underneath: chassis and mounts, engine mounts, engine oil level and colour, coolant level, colour and leaks, head gasket failure signs, cold start: rattle, knock or smoke, rough or hunting idle, engine running hot on gauge, gearbox or diff oil leak, swapped gearbox without lvv and more.
Researched by Credov from manufacturer recalls and service bulletins, owner reports and workshop sources. Repair prices are typical ranges, not quotes. See also fault codes and repair costs.