MYRModel Year Report

2008 Honda FIT

◆ Worse than typical
2008 Honda FIT
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
217
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 370 complaints 2008: 217 complaints 2008 217 2009: 287 complaints 2010: 184 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 113 complaints 2013: 176 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 284 complaints 2015 2016: 121 complaints 2017: 43 complaints 2017 2018: 117 complaints 2019: 136 complaints 2019 2020: 36 complaints
2007: 370 complaints 2007 2008: 217 complaints 2008 217 2009: 287 complaints 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2010 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 113 complaints 2012 2013: 176 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 284 complaints 2015 2016: 121 complaints 2016 2017: 43 complaints 2017 2018: 117 complaints 2018 2019: 136 complaints 2019 2020: 36 complaints 2020
2007: 370 complaints 2007 2008: 217 complaints 2008 217 2009: 287 complaints 2009 2010: 184 complaints 2010 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 113 complaints 2012 2013: 176 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 284 complaints 2015 2016: 121 complaints 2016 2017: 43 complaints 2017 2018: 117 complaints 2018 2019: 136 complaints 2019 2020: 36 complaints 2020

2008: 217 complaints

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YearComplaints
2007370
2008217
2009287
2010184
2011113
2012113
2013176
20140
2015284
2016121
201743
2018117
2019136
202036

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

26% · 57 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-21

Also filed under Suspension

I was driving about 45 MPH on a highway. I hit the car in front of me from behind. The speed of my car at the moment of the accident was about 45 MPH as well.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-02-24

I bought Honda FIT, 2008 model a month ago.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-05-14

Structure

20% · 43 reports

Most commonly citing body.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

11% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing axle shaft and manual transmission.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

When I backed out of my daughter's driveway, I tried to shift the automatic transmission from park to reverse. It clicked but would not go in reverse as I lifted my foot from the brake. It rolled forward slightly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-08

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

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…

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-23

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-23

Also filed under Engine

Engine

11% · 23 reports
CRASH

Service brakes

10% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2007-12-12Air bags07V549000 On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wire harness. The recall began on December 12, 2007. Owners may contact Honda at 800-999-1009.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2008Complaint volume 217 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2010-03-19Visibility10V033000 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…

    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…

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    2010-09-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-12-20 Low Beam Headlights
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    2011-01-24Exterior lighting10V624000 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…

    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.

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    2013-10-22Visibility13V260000 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…

    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.…

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    2016-06-29Air bags16V344000 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,...

    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.

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    2017-02-27Air bags17V029000 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...

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2019-08-12Air bags19V501000 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,...

    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.

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    2021-03-08Power train20V770000 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...

    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 Honda FIT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 57 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 43 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 24 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V549000 · Air bags
  • Recall 10V033000 · Visibility
  • Recall 10V624000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 13V260000 · Visibility
  • Recall 16V344000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V029000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V501000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V770000 · Power train
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Honda FIT reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Honda FIT is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda FIT?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Honda FIT have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.