2008 HONDA FIT Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Honda Fit. This model year has 217 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2008 Honda Fit Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Structural Problems
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Honda Fit. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 57 | 16 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 43 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 28 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 24 | 2 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 22 | 8 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 18 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 17 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 6 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 13 | 4 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2008 Honda Fit. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 217 most recent complaints
My Honda Fit with an automatic transmission experienced a driveshaft failure due to corrosion in August 2018. At that time, Honda had announced a recall for similar driveshaft corrosion failures affecting manual‑transmission Honda Fits, but no recall existed for automatic‑transmi…
Id like for my car to get assessed for any of the 8 recalled items that pop up in your system.. I bought this car from a dealership and I don't believe that they did anything for it to fix the recall problems
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving approximately 55 MPH or faster, there was a misfire coming from the engine. The contact stated while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle was wobbling. The ve…
When the car is started, it cranks with a bit of hesitation. It then has a rough idle. After putting the car in gear and going, it will just shut off while it's in drive. I then have to place the car in neutral while it's still moving to start it again and then quickly put it…
My Bumper snapped off with going down a driveway. It’s made of plastic and it’s broken and need to be replaced. This is an ongoing issue with this vehicle. Every Honda fit I see on the road has this issue. This is dangerous and could cause an accident.
Above mentioned Honda Fit Vin number JHMGD38678S043570 had same issue with low beam headlight recall (TSB 10-082 low beam headlight recall) Low beam headlight do not work. Car was sent to Pohanka dealership for repair. "Found a break in wire where connector was installed." …
I got a letter from Honda regarding a recall to my vehicle Honda fit, I headed to crest Honda dealer, they refused to check it, and sent me back. Then while I was heading home they sent me fake report stating that it’s been checked, and everything works fine, and this didn’t happ…
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was able to restart after waiting. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to t…
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while driving, the low-beam headlight and fog lamps became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with a defective connector switch that needed to be replaced. Additionally, th…
Recall not taken care of
The contact owned a 2008 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving 20MPH the vehicle lost all motor and electrical power; which resulted in the vehicle rolling back down the hill it was on and crashing into a fence. No airbags deployed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a …
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while turning into a parking lot approaching a parking space without warning the vehicle accelerated forward. The contact slammed on the brake pedal, however the vehicle failed to stop. The contact depressed the brake ped…
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while driving, the axle broke on two occasions without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v770000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The vehicle was towed…
A week before bringing in the vehicle to the dealer for the recall inspection the drive shaft broke while backing out of the garage.
Shortly after receiving the Safety Recall notice, in February, I contacted Honda and over the next few weeks, and multiple phone calls, provided them with contact info, receipts and bank statements showing that the left front axle had failed previously and been repaired and paid …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL, BOOMING NOISE EMIT FROM THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPA…
ON 2/17/21 THE DRIVER SIDE AXLE BROKE AND RIGHT SIDE AXLE RUSTED. I HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE VEHICLE FIXED. THEY INSTALLED AFTERMARKET AXLES AND WHEN THE FACTORY HONDA AXLES BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY SAID THEY WOULD CONTACT ME TO COME BACK AND THEY WOULD …
THE LEFT SIDE DRIVE AXLE BROKE WHILE PULLING OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V770000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED FUOCO HONDA (748 N 1ST ST, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501, (970) 628-0454) WHERE IT W…
LOST CONTROL OF STEERING AND VEERED INTO LIGHT POST. THE POST WAS IMPACTED AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS SMOKE AND GUN POWDER SMELL. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE AIRBAG OBVIOUSLY FIRED, BUT DID NOT DEPLOY.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2008 Honda Fit.
Recalls for 2008 Honda Fit
8 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Honda Fit. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2008 Honda Fit — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Honda Fit reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2008 Honda Fit has 217 NHTSA owner complaints, 28 crash-related, and 8 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (57 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda Fit?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (57 complaints). #2: Structural Problems (43 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (28 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Honda Fit?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2008 Honda Fit?▾
The 2008 Honda Fit has 28 crash-related complaints and 2 fire reports out of 217 total NHTSA complaints. 28 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2008 Honda Fit have any recalls?▾
Yes — 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2008 Honda Fit. The largest issue: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2008 Honda Fit?▾
The 2008 Honda Fit has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Fit reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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