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Honda FIT 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Honda FIT: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

217Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
45Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags57 complaints

57 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 07V549000, 16V344000, 17V029000, 19V501000.

Vehicle Structure43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V770000.

Brakes22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V624000.

Electrical System18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 10V033000, 13V260000.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

07V549000Reported December 3, 2007 - 34,300 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 34,300 vehicles across all affected models.

10V033000Reported February 2, 2010 - 141,000 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on February 2, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 141,000 vehicles across all affected models.

10V624000Reported December 15, 2010 - 143,083 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 143,083 vehicles across all affected models.

13V260000Reported June 24, 2013 - 143,083 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 143,083 vehicles across all affected models.

16V344000Reported May 23, 2016 - 1,790,894 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,790,894 vehicles across all affected models.

17V029000Reported January 10, 2017 - 308,884 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 308,884 vehicles across all affected models.

19V501000Reported June 27, 2019 - 1,657,752 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,657,752 vehicles across all affected models.

20V770000Reported December 10, 2020 - 248,358 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 10, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 248,358 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE10037Opened September 16, 2010 - Closed December 20, 2010

Low Beam Headlights. Resulted in recall campaign 10V624000.

PE10037Opened September 16, 2010 - Closed December 20, 2010

Low Beam Headlights. Resulted in recall campaign 10V624000.

PE10037Opened September 16, 2010 - Closed December 20, 2010

Low Beam Headlights. Resulted in recall campaign 10V624000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20083
20098
201023
201115
201214
201320
201421
201518
201638
201720
201810
20193
20205
202111
20223
20232
20252
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.