2008 Honda Fit: water leaks into the cabin

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, 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 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.

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Airbags, Wheels · 50,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda fit. The contact stated that there was water leaking into the vehicle causing damage to the airbags. The contact mentioned that the airbag warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the tread on the tires separated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front drivers side door failed allowing water to enter and that the wheel was steel and not standard for warm climate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.

Filed May 12, 2014 · Body · 82,000 miles · CT

My honda fit is currently sitting outside my apartment and one day I was stupid and didn't roll up the rear windows. I had about 3 inches of water in the car the next morning. I mopped all of it up and got some damprid from home depot to try and get the stagnant water that I couldn't get to. I've been very vigilant about keeping the windows up since then. I just came back from a weekend away where I left my car and drove my wife's car with her to see my parents for mother's day. I got back into my car today and as usual I check to see if there is water in the back. And with the windows up all weekend the carpets are soaked. This is a tested and real problem that started out as human error and now is a health hazard with mold.

Filed Feb 14, 2014 · Body · OH

Passenger side front window leaks water when driving at 50-65 MPH water enters at very top of window.

Filed Dec 31, 2013 · Body, Tires · 120,000 miles · VA

Vehicle parked during rain event, noted heavy leakage into spare tire well and passenger side rear floorboards. It appears to be coming from multiple sources. Windows heavily fogged/iced up from moisture in cabin. This happened twice this month. Secured dealer appointment, but when I arrived I was told that I have to bring it in when their leak specialist is at the shop (why does honda have a regularly-scheduled leak specialist??). I was also told that I have to pay for diagnosis and repair since the vehicle is out of warranty. I have never had a car that leaked water. The fit now has rusty metal parts, wet carpet, and possibly damaged electrical components from water infiltration.

Filed Jun 10, 2013 · Body · 50,000 miles · PA

While parked my 2008 honda fit has a water leak that can seem to be found. According to internet message boards this seems to be a problem plaguing many if not most 2007-2008 fit owners. The water leaks and pools on the rear floors causing mold to grow with a strong smell of mildew. When I contacted honda they told me it would cost approximately $150 per hour to diagnose the problem alone. Instead of that I took it to a local mechanic who could clearly see there was a water issue, but after 2 hours of inspection, could not find the leak. I believe this is a manufacturing defect and should be recalled, especially considering that the carpet has to be replaced to be completely free of the mold. The vehicle has never been in an accident, is not misused, and is serviced regularly (following the recommended honda maintenance schedule).

Filed Dec 13, 2012 · Body · 45,000 miles · OR

This vehicle has been leaking through the door seals completely soaking the rear carpet causing mold to grow and puddles to form. Honda has issued recalls for leaking water into switch areas but denies all knowledge of this issue. Any internet search will bring up hundreds of 2007 and 2008 honda fits with this exact problem. This vehicle was purchased new and has never been in any accidents. The mold issue has rendered the vehicle unsafe and lowered any resale value. Dealerships want approximately $400 to just diagnose the problem and the honda corporation will not help in any way with the problem.

Filed Mar 5, 2012 · Body · 30,000 miles · NJ

Water leaking through rear hatch weather seal. Originally thought water came through rear hatch whenever I opened it to get things during a storm.I began to realize that water would accumulate when it rained even when the hatch was never opened. I started to hear splashing type sounds thinking it was the fuel or a low coolant level. A few months ago I was vacuuming the car and lifted up the rear floor covering over the tire well and discovered at least two gallons of water almost submerging the spare tire. Shortly afterwards I started to observe water dripping down through a plastic cover that houses a utility hook on the car's ceiling. The headliner also was leaking near the hatch .I now check the tire well after it rains and it never fails that the tire well and surrounding area are wet. I can only use the defrost setting because if I don't the windows will fog up. I have also noticed the rear seat carpeting getting damp even when only the driver's door is used during a storm. The dealership has down played the situation suggesting I have the weather seals replaced by them with a charge for the part and labor. I spoke to honda of america and they told me to take it to a dealership to be diagnosed for a fee. I have spent several months investigating on my own and have reached my own diagnosis that the weather seals on honda fits are defective. I am about ready to trade the car in for something else besides a honda. I love the car but can only foresee more aggravation down the pike. I am capable of applying silicone caulk under the existing weather seals but will not because I am dissatisfied that honda has not done anything to fix the problem on all honda fits.

Filed Dec 22, 2011 · Body, Seat belts · 37,000 miles · OH

Noticed damp/wet carpet under rubber floor mats on nov 15th 2011, noted a moldy smell. Cleaned car dried out carpet. Noticed rear carpet very wet after rainy period dec 21 2011. Pulled up carpet, water all over top hump were seat brackets attach to car frame, carpet was soaked all way to front seats. I feel this may be a structural issue and safety issue. Over on miles for warranty to cover. Schedule with local dealership.