2008 Model Year

Honda Fit

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
216
Recalls
4
Crashes
28
Severe
48

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

13V260000 Jun 2013

Other

No consequence data available

10V624000 Dec 2010

Other

No consequence data available

10V033000 Feb 2010

Other

No consequence data available

07V549000 Dec 2007

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Aug 2025

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 believ...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
May 2025

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving approximately 55 MPH or faste...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2023

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 o...

Structure
Feb 2023

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 veh...

Exterior Lighting
Nov 2022

Above mentioned Honda Fit Vin number JHMGD38678S043570 had same issue with low beam headlight recall (TSB 10-082 low beam headlight recall) Low beam...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2022

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...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Oct 2022

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 il...

Power Train
Dec 2021

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...

Power Train
Sep 2021

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...

Exterior Lighting Fire
Jul 2021

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...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2008 Honda Fit has 216 complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 28 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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