2008 Honda Fit body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 43 complaints for the 2008 Honda Fit, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 57,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 57,000 miles, and 52% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
My son hit a trailer from behind. Truck decided to back up at same time my son took off. Air bags did not go off. Extensive damage to front of car and frame. Son suffered a stiff neck and achy back. The air bags did not work on two accidents t his car has been in.
I own a 2008 honda fit. Approximately one year ago - in the winter of 2009 my car started to get a moldy musk smell. I've noticed that the smell is much stronger after it rains or snows. Yesterday I went to get in my car and all of the windows were fogged up, and I hadn't used the car in many hours. I am in the process of replacing the rubber molding on all of the doors to try and stop the leaking, but I've been waiting to try and get some help from honda.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Honda Fit
- Air bags 57 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Lighting 19 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints