2008 HONDA FIT
8 recalls, 280 complaints - 42 TSBs
20V770000 Dec 10, 2020
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
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,... Read more
Consequence
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. Own... Read more
19V501000 Jun 27, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. ... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
17V029000 Jan 10, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, i... Read more
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KD9 and KE0.
16V344000 May 23, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, Calif... Read more
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.
13V260000 Jun 24, 2013
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Defect Description
Honda is re-recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Fit vehicles covered under previous recall 10V-033. The remedy applied in this earlier recall may have been insufficient. In the affected vehicles, over time, the plastic cover may separate from the master power window switch allowing water to ent... Read more
Consequence
An overheated switch can cause smoke, melting and fire.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners in July 2013 and will instruct owners to take their vehicles to dealers to have a free inspection conducted. If the switch is damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. If the switch is not damaged, the owner will be instructed to await a second notification that will in... Read more
10V624000 Dec 15, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
Defect Description
HONDA IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HONDA FIT VEHICLES. DUE TO AN ERROR DURING INSTALLATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE COMBINATION SWITCH THAT CONTROLS LOW HEAD BEAM FUNCTION, THE WIRES FOR THE LOWER BEAM CIRCUIT WERE PULLED TIGHTER THAN INTENDED. AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, ... Read more
Consequence
THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE DECREASING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AS WELL AS THE VEHICLE'S VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOW BEAM TERMINAL AND PERFORM NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
10V033000 Feb 2, 2010
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Defect Description
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 FIT VEHICLES. UNDER SEVERE CONDITION, WATER MAY ENTER THE DRIVER'S WINDOW AND REACH THE MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH. IF THE MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH IS DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE WATER INTRUSION, OVERHEATING AND FAILURE OF THE SWITCH MAY RESULT.
Consequence
AN OVERHEATED SWITCH CAN CAUSE SMOKE, MELTING AND FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SWITCH AND INSTALL A COVER AROUND THE SWITCH HOUSING TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE SWITCH. IF THE SWITCH IS DAMAGED, THE SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED AND A COVER WILL BE INSTALLED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DURING MARCH 19, ... Read more
07V549000 Dec 3, 2007
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIR... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A DEPLOYING FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG OR FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO SMALL OR OUT-OF-POSITION OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 800-999-1009.
Complaint Statistics
280 total complaints
44 crashes 2 fires 42 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 55 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 29 |
| ENGINE | 26 |
| POWER TRAIN | 19 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 17 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 13 |
| STRUCTURE | 13 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2, 2026
Incident date: Aug 1, 2018
Water intrusion occurred inside the vehicle, resulting in extensive mold contamination throughout the interior, including the seats, front and rear carpets, and a child’s car seat. The source of the water intrusion has not been identified. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Subaru retailer, w... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 23, 2025
Incident date: Sep 5, 2024
My name is [XXX] , and I am leasing a 2017 Lincoln Mkz, with 60000 miles on it and experience total engine failure due to coolant leaking into it INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ENGINE
May 23, 2025
Incident date: May 22, 2025
My truck has antifreeze leaking into engine causing it to overheat caused damage to my engine and now it’s not drivable. I took my truck to dealership which video dealership sent me states this issue but they were charging me an outrageous amount for repairs at Land Rover in Parsippany
ENGINE
May 23, 2025
Incident date: May 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, with the check engine and the low oil warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. T... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 15, 2023
Incident date: Jul 15, 2023
I got into an accident around May 3rd. Roughly around 11 pm to 12 am. To inform whomever is reading, none of the issues I will list have happened prior to this event. At the accident my car would not turn on, and it would not lock. As well as a piece of the car had broke off. I took my car to Mike's... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 20, 2023
Incident date: Feb 20, 2023
The rear camera is addressed in NHTSA Recall Number22V644, but the same issue is occurring with the front camera too. Ford dealer said to call Ford customer service to address my concern. Ford customer service advised I file a claim with NHTSA. Since Ford already acknowledged the issue with these ca... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 18, 2022
Incident date: Nov 18, 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 headlight do not work. Car was sent to Pohanka dealership for repair. "Found a break in wire where connector was installed." I have documentatio... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 10, 2022
Incident date: Aug 10, 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 while I was heading home they sent me fake report stating that it’s been checked, and everything works fine, and this didn’t happen, because as m... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 10, 2022
Incident date: Apr 15, 2016
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 the dealer where it w... Read more
ENGINE
May 10, 2022
Incident date: Apr 15, 2016
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 the dealer where it w... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 28, 2021
Incident date: Jul 21, 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 vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with a defective connector switch that needed to be replaced. Additionally, the connector was melt... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 16, 2021
Incident date: Jul 16, 2021
Recall not taken care of
POWER TRAIN
Jun 29, 2021
Incident date: Feb 10, 2021
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 local police lot and... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Jun 24, 2021
Incident date: Jun 9, 2021
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 pedal again and the veh... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 24, 2021
Incident date: Jun 9, 2021
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 pedal again and the veh... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Jun 23, 2021
Incident date: Jan 1, 2017
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 to the local dealer... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 7, 2021
Incident date: Jun 5, 2021
A week before bringing in the vehicle to the dealer for the recall inspection the drive shaft broke while backing out of the garage.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 6, 2021
Incident date: Oct 28, 2020
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 for by me at a local... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 17, 2021
Incident date: Feb 3, 2021
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 REPAIRED THE LEFT DRIVE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 9, 2021
Incident date: Mar 7, 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 AFTERMARKET AXLES AND WHEN THE FACTORY HONDA AXLES BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY SAID THEY WOULD CONTACT ME TO COME BACK AND THEY WOULD SWITCH THE PARTS OUT... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 15, 2021
Incident date: Feb 12, 2021
THE LEFT SIDE DRIVE AXLE BROKE WHILE PULLING OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY.
POWER TRAIN
Feb 12, 2021
Incident date: Feb 12, 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 RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED FUOCO HONDA (748 N 1ST ST, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501, (970) 628-0454) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT TH... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 21, 2020
Incident date: Dec 8, 2020
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.
Crash
AIR BAGS
Dec 21, 2020
Incident date: Dec 8, 2020
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.
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 12, 2020
Incident date: Jun 15, 2018
I AM THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY OWNER OF THIS 2008 HONDA FIT SPORT. THIS CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS SO THE INTEGRITY OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE SOUND. BUT IT IS NOT. I AM NOT SURE WHEN THE ISSUE BEGAN BUT I HAVE KNOWN ABOUT IT FOR A FEW YEARS AND DIDN'T REALIZE THAT SO MANY OTHER 20... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 12, 2020
Incident date: Jun 15, 2018
I AM THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY OWNER OF THIS 2008 HONDA FIT SPORT. THIS CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS SO THE INTEGRITY OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE SOUND. BUT IT IS NOT. I AM NOT SURE WHEN THE ISSUE BEGAN BUT I HAVE KNOWN ABOUT IT FOR A FEW YEARS AND DIDN'T REALIZE THAT SO MANY OTHER 20... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 3, 2020
Incident date: Aug 26, 2020
MY AIR BAGS LIGHT CAME ON. TESTING SHOWED AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED. IT TURNED MY AIRBAGS OFF. UNSAFE TO DRIVE. 2007 & 2009 HAS AN AIR BAG RECALL. WHAT ABOUT 2008?
ENGINE
Jun 17, 2020
Incident date: Mar 11, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO RIGHT AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 17, 2020
Incident date: Mar 11, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO RIGHT AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 8, 2020
Incident date: May 7, 2020
WATER ENTERS THE CAR EXCESSIVELY WHENEVER IT RAINS. WHEN RESEARCHING THE ISSUE ONLINE, I DISCOVERED THAT MANY FIT OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. IT APPEARS THAT WATER COMES IN AROUND THE WINDOWS AND THE PLASTIC SHEETING INSIDE THE DOOR COMPARTMENT ISN'T SEALED CORRECTLY, SO INSTEAD OF SHEDDING THE WATE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 7, 2019
Incident date: Aug 1, 2017
DUE TO THIS AIRBAG DEFECTIVENESS MY CAR GOT DAMAGED AND AFFECTED BADLY
AIR BAGS
Nov 7, 2019
Incident date: Aug 1, 2017
DUE TO THIS AIRBAG DEFECTIVENESS MY CAR GOT DAMAGED AND AFFECTED BADLY
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 7, 2019
Incident date: Aug 1, 2017
DUE TO THIS AIRBAG DEFECTIVENESS MY CAR GOT DAMAGED AND AFFECTED BADLY
POWER TRAIN
Oct 2, 2019
Incident date: Sep 30, 2019
PASSENGER SIDE AXLE BROKE DUE TO RUST CAUSED BY A RUBBER VIBRATION DAMPENER THAT IS INSTALLED. THE RUBBER PIECE TRAPS WATER INSIDE, WHICH JUST SITS AROUND THE METAL OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND CAUSES IT TO RUST THROUGH. IN MY CASE IT BROKE AFTER I STOPPED, THEN AS I TRIED TO ACCELERATE FROM THE STOP I HEA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 10, 2019
Incident date: Jul 3, 2019
REAR HATCH BACK LATCH FAILURE TO LOCK DUE TO RUSTING. DOOR MAY NOT SECURE PROPERLY OPENING CO TENTS T ROAD WHILE DRIVING.
ENGINE
Dec 22, 2018
Incident date: Dec 21, 2018
1) VEHICLE ENGINE HAS TO WARM UP FOR SEVERAL MOMENTS IF STATIONERY FOR LONGER THAN A FEW HOURS (REGARDLESS OF OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE); 2) TRANSMISSION SLIPPING OR PISTONS NOT FIRING WHILE IN OPERATION-WHETHER IN TOWN OR HIGHWAY; 3) IF VEHICLE IDLES, ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND UPON RESTART, HAS TO REACH 2000 ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 22, 2018
Incident date: Dec 21, 2018
1) VEHICLE ENGINE HAS TO WARM UP FOR SEVERAL MOMENTS IF STATIONERY FOR LONGER THAN A FEW HOURS (REGARDLESS OF OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE); 2) TRANSMISSION SLIPPING OR PISTONS NOT FIRING WHILE IN OPERATION-WHETHER IN TOWN OR HIGHWAY; 3) IF VEHICLE IDLES, ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND UPON RESTART, HAS TO REACH 2000 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 22, 2018
Incident date: Dec 21, 2018
1) VEHICLE ENGINE HAS TO WARM UP FOR SEVERAL MOMENTS IF STATIONERY FOR LONGER THAN A FEW HOURS (REGARDLESS OF OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE); 2) TRANSMISSION SLIPPING OR PISTONS NOT FIRING WHILE IN OPERATION-WHETHER IN TOWN OR HIGHWAY; 3) IF VEHICLE IDLES, ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND UPON RESTART, HAS TO REACH 2000 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 8, 2018
Incident date: Oct 7, 2018
I OWN A 2008 HONDA FIT WITH 105,000 MILES ON IT. UPON ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN GOING LEFT, THERE WAS A BANG AND GRINDING FROM THE ENGINE AREA. VEHICLE THEN BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS DESPITE BEING IN DRIVE WITH THE GAS DEPRESSED. AFTER A TOW TO A LOCAL DEALER, IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A DRI... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Aug 10, 2018
Incident date: May 18, 2018
MY CAR WOULD NOT PASS SMOG DUE TO THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER NOT COMPLETING THE EMISSION SYSTEM'S SELF-CHECKS. THE OBDII MONITOR'S (CATALYST) WAS NOT READY. AFTER DRIVING THOUSANDS OF MILES AND IT NOT RESETTING I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC WHO HAD TO REPLACE BOTH 02 SENSORS. 3 MONTHS LATER THE CHECK EN... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 26, 2018
Incident date: Jul 25, 2018
TAKATA RECALL MY AIRBAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IN MY 2008 HONDA FIT, PER THE WEIR CANYON HONDA DEALER. THE LIGHT WENT ON ON MY DASHBOARD WHEN I WAS DRIVING. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR WITH THIS DEFECT, AND I CAN'T AFFORD $1325 TO REPLACE IT. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A DEF... Read more
TIRES
Jul 1, 2018
Incident date: Jul 1, 2018
* TIRES, SEVERE CRACKING (SEE PICTURES) * BRAND: PRIMEWELLPZ900 (SOLD BY FIRESTONE, MADE IN INDONESIA) * DOT# 9UH76AA5211 * INSTALLED 2012-05-26
AIR BAGS
Jun 27, 2018
Incident date: Feb 8, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (VALLEY MALL, 300 AUTO MALL DRIVE, HENDERSON, NV) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS ALSO C... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 22, 2018
Incident date: May 18, 2018
DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT NO LONGER WORKS IN LOW BEAM MODE. HEADLIGHT WAS CHANGED, LIGHT WORKS IN HIGH BEAM MODE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 19, 2018
Incident date: Mar 19, 2018
THERE IS A LEAK THAT CAUSES WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE SPARE TIRE WELL AND PASSENGER-SIDE REAR FLOOR WHEN IT RAINS OR SNOWS. I'VE FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN ONLINE FORUMS FOR 2007 AND 2008 HONDA FIT OWNERS.
AIR BAGS
Feb 5, 2018
Incident date: Sep 1, 2016
2008 HONDA FIT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL DUE TO PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE. *JS
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 1, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2017
CHECK ENGINE SIGN ALL THE TIME. SEAT BELT NOT RELEASE AUTOMATICALLY, WHINE DRIVE ON THE RAIN AND SNOW NOT SEE CLEARLY WIPER DOESN'T WORK GOOD. SOME TIME TPMS SIGN SHOW UP
ENGINE
Feb 1, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2017
CHECK ENGINE SIGN ALL THE TIME. SEAT BELT NOT RELEASE AUTOMATICALLY, WHINE DRIVE ON THE RAIN AND SNOW NOT SEE CLEARLY WIPER DOESN'T WORK GOOD. SOME TIME TPMS SIGN SHOW UP
SEAT BELTS
Feb 1, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2017
CHECK ENGINE SIGN ALL THE TIME. SEAT BELT NOT RELEASE AUTOMATICALLY, WHINE DRIVE ON THE RAIN AND SNOW NOT SEE CLEARLY WIPER DOESN'T WORK GOOD. SOME TIME TPMS SIGN SHOW UP
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 20, 2017
Incident date: Nov 15, 2017
I WAS PULLING INTO A SPACE AT WORK WITH MY FOOT ON THE BREAK. THE CAR WAS STRAIGHT AT THAT POINT. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE REVERED AND ACCELERATED AND HIT THE GARAGE OUTSIDE WALL/PIPE. CAR BOUNCED BACK ABOUT 6 FEET.
Crash
1 injured
Showing 50 of 280 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2008 HONDA FIT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 34.0 | 30.0 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 28.0 | 34.0 | 31.0 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 33.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,150 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Small Station Wagons)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 HONDA FIT
42 manufacturer communications from 26 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 8 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 583000 CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP | 1 |
A20-015
May 3, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
A07-030
Jan 23, 2021
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
A20-015
Mar 10, 2020
140000 AIR BAGS
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
A18-053
Jun 7, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
A18-050
Jun 1, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
A02-053
Oct 20, 2016
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SERVICE BULLETIN - ALL OF THE LISTED VEHICLES HAVE A TYPE 4 IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM THAT DISABLES THE VEHICLE UNLESS A PROGRAMMED IGNITION KEY IS USED. THE TYPE 4 SYSTEM IS DIFFERENT THAN PREVIOUS SYSTEMS IN THAT THE TRANSPONDER ID CODE IN THE K
TAKATA_HAWAII PO
Sep 7, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII PO
Sep 7, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII PO
Sep 7, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII FL
Sep 7, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII FL
Sep 7, 2016
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_FLORIDA D
Aug 29, 2016
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_FLORIDA D
Aug 29, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_TEXT MESS
Aug 23, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
US VIRGIN ISLANDS NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_TEXT MESS
Aug 23, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TEXT MESSAGES SENT TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII NE
Aug 21, 2016
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII NE
Aug 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII NE
Aug 21, 2016
141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
A13-021
Sep 16, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE MIL COMES ON WITH ONE OF THESE DTCS: ? P2646/P2651 (ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE). ? P2647/P2652 (ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE). NOTE: THE SYMPTOM MAY BE INTERMITTENT A
Service Bulletin
Dec 17, 2014
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
DLR MSG - RFP (R
Oct 3, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2007-2008 Fits with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC 32-09 (current sensor) and/or 61-04 (open/short in the EPS motor harness) stored. To full
14-058
Sep 23, 2014
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION DUE TO ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WITH CODE DTC 32-09 OR 61-04. MODEL 2007-08 FIT. *LJ
DLR MSG - WE - C
Sep 23, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer message - Today, September 23, 2014, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for all 2006-07 Civic Hybrid, 2006-09 Civic Si 2-door, 2007-09 Civic Si 4-door, and 2007-08 Fit. An issue with the electronic power steering is be
Service Bulletin
Sep 23, 2014
010000 STEERING
Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the EPS (electric power steering) to 10 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. This warranty covers vehicles where the steering feels
SB-09-043
Sep 16, 2014
010000 STEERING
HONDA: THE STEERING FEELS HEAVY AND THERE IS A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THERE IS A MALFUNCTION OF THE POWER STEERING. *RM UPDATE 03/03/15*LJ
DLR MSG - RFP -
Sep 9, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2007-2008 Fits with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC 32-09 (current sensor)and/or 61-04 (open/short in the EPS motor harness)stored. To fully u
DLR MSG - RFP -
Aug 26, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2007-2008 Fits with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC 32-09 (current sensor) and/or 61-04 (open/short in the EPS motor harness) stored. To full
DLR MSG - RFP -
Aug 12, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2007-2008 Fits with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC 32-09(current sensor) and/or 61-04 (open/short in the EPS motor harness) stored. To fully
DLR MSG - Honda
Aug 6, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
DLR MSG - RFP -
Jul 24, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2007-2008Fits with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC 32-09(current sensor)and/or 61-04 (open/short in the EPS motor harness)stored. To fully und
DLR MSG - RFP -
Jul 24, 2014
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2007-2008Fits with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC 32-09(current sensor)and/or 61-04 (open/short in the EPS motor harness)stored. To fully und
DLR MSG - Stop S
Jul 23, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Oth
IN-20-12
Oct 30, 2013
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
HONDA: THERE IS WATER LEAKING INSIDE THE CABIN OF SOME VEHICLES AND IS BEING INVESTIGATED. MODEL 2007-2008 FIT. *PE
SB-12-002
Jan 12, 2012
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE
SB-12-002
Jan 12, 2012
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE
SB-07-006
Jul 21, 2011
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
HONDA: THE MIL IS ON WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THE AIR/FUEL SENSOR IS DAMAGED. *RM
SB-07-006
Jul 21, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HONDA: THE MIL IS ON WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THE AIR/FUEL SENSOR IS DAMAGED. *RM
AER-10100A
Mar 1, 2011
127200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
HONDA: ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION. HAZARD SWITCH INOPERATIVE. GATHERING PERTINENT INFORMATION FROM CERTAIN 2007-08 VEHICLES WITH COMPLAINTS THAT THE HAZARD SWITCH IS COMING OFF, LOOSE, MISSING OR INOPERATIVE. *PE
SB-10-015
Mar 23, 2010
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
HONDA: MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P0420 (CATALYST SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD) IS STORED. ECM/PCM MISINTERPRETS ENGINE IDLE CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN INACCURATE CONTROL OF THE FUEL AND IGNITION. REPLACE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND UPDATE TH
SB-10-015
Mar 23, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HONDA: MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P0420 (CATALYST SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD) IS STORED. ECM/PCM MISINTERPRETS ENGINE IDLE CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN INACCURATE CONTROL OF THE FUEL AND IGNITION. REPLACE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND UPDATE TH
08-040
May 31, 2008
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE
08-024
May 2, 2008
583000 CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
CHILD SEAT MAY NOT ATTACH TO LEFT REAR SEAT ANCHOR IN 2007-2008 FIT VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN VIN. *PE
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HONDA FIT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE10037
Opened: Sep 16, 2010 , Closed: Dec 20, 2010
Low Beam Headlights
In their Defect Information Report (DIR) of December 15, 2010, American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall of model year 2007 and 2008 Honda Fit vehicles to repair the headlights.The recall will remedy a defect in the low beam headlight circuit that... Read more
HONDA FIT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA FIT across all model years (2007, 2020).
93
Total Recalls
2,727
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
234
Reported Crashes
37
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
HONDA FIT - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.