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2008 Honda Fit body problems

43 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 57,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
43
of this car's complaints
20%
typical mileage
57,000
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Body
    30

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Honda Fit body problems in other years

2007201020152020

Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Honda Fit body

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Water leak 15

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2008 Honda Fit owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 20, 2023 · Body · TX

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 vehicle. Every Honda fit I see on the road has this issue. This is dangerous and could cause an accident.

Filed Oct 12, 2020 · Body · GA

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 2008 honda fit owners have had the same problem. So, I am just now making this complaint. My car, just as many other 2008 honda fit sport owners have reported, has a structural deficiency somewhere that allows water into the vehicle in at least two separate entry points. Water pools in the location where the spare tire is located. Not just a little bit, not just a drop or two...but a "pool" of water. Secondly, water is getting into the right rear passenger floorboard. The carpet is constantly wet and mushy. My car smells terrible due to sitting water (smells like rusty dank water?) and very likely mold growth. There have been so many complaints about this issue on these cars I cannot believe honda has not issued a recall. Honda either needs to make these cars structurally sound with a repair or somehow make it right with the owners by way of a monetary equivalent to the depreciation of the vehicle due to this structural issue. How in the world can I sell this car with this problem?

Filed May 8, 2020 · Body · 140,000 miles · NH

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 water to outside of the car it allows the water to enter the vehicle around the rear speakers. I'm not sure yet how it is getting into the hatch area. I typically have my rear seats down, so I didn't notice the two inches of standing water in my backseat. Further investigation LED me to find two inches in the spare tire compartment as well. Judging by the rust disintegrated jack in the spare tire compartment, this has been happening for quite some time. My rear seat, carpet, and carpet pad have been soaked for so long that when I was vacuuming the water out of the car today, I saw white mold growing along the top of my rear seats. I'm sure the car is loaded with mold and possibly needs to be totaled due to this issue. This now presents major health risks.

Filed Nov 7, 2019 · Airbags, Body · 117,000 miles · TX

Due to this airbag defectiveness my car got damaged and affected badly

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Body · 110,000 miles · NY

Rear hatch back latch failure to lock due to rusting. Door may not secure properly opening co tents t road while driving.

Filed Mar 19, 2018 · Body · NY

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.

Filed Nov 7, 2017 · Body · 33,648 miles · NJ

Structural body water leaks into the rear seat areas and rear cargo areas. Vehicle taken to two south jersey honda dealerships ( three times ). One dealer stated they couldn't fix the problem. The second sublet the attempted repairs without success. Paid $ 214.00 to the honda dealer who sublet the attempted repairs. Leaks occur during a moderate rain fall.. American honda case number : 042-895-29.

Filed Aug 22, 2017 · Body · MO

During rain, water leaks in through the back doors and pools on the rear floor boards. This has LED to water damage. This happens no matter what the state of the vehicle (in motion or stationary). Has happened numerous times, unsure of the first time it happened. Noted date below is the most recent occurence.

Filed Feb 23, 2017 · Body · 100,000 miles · CA

Leak causing large pools of water at rear floorboards on both driver and passenger sides after sitting in rain for several hours. After drying manually with towels, another rainstorm reproduced the issue.

Filed Jan 6, 2017 · Body · MA

Water leaks into the interior of the car. After it rains, floors in front and in back are soaking. It takes a long time to dry out and has lead to mold growth.

Questions about the 2008 Honda Fit body

Does the 2008 Honda Fit have body problems?

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the body of the 2008 Honda Fit, 20% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2008 Honda Fit body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 57,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda Fit body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Fit have the most body problems?

The Honda Fit model years with the most body complaints are 2007 (62 complaints), 2008 (43 complaints) and 2015 (21 complaints).

Other 2008 Honda Fit problems

Airbags 57Engine 27Transmission 24Brakes 22Lights 19Electrical 18Acceleration 14Steering 12Tires 5Seat belts 4Seats 4Visibility 4Fuel system 3Suspension 3Driver assistance 2Locks 2Wheels 2

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