2008 Honda Fit: check engine light

Filed May 23, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · 138,500 miles · ND

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. The contact stated while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle was wobbling. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that there was a misfire coming from all 4-cylinders. The mechanic test-drove the vehicle and the passenger’s side front axle shaft detached from the vehicle. Due to the failure, the dealer was unable to further diagnose the vehicle to determine what parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was unable to speak with the mechanic. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,500. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 10, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · 30,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was able to restart after waiting. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition coils needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact mentioned the vehicle was shuddering while accelerating the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cylinders, valves, spark plugs, and head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2018 · Driver assistance · 87,280 miles · CA

My car would not pass smog due to the on-board computer not completing the emission system's self-checks. The obdii monitor's (catalyst) was not ready. After driving thousands of miles and it not resetting I had to take it to a mechanic who had to replace both 02 sensors. 3 months later the check engine light is on for the very same 02 sensors.

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Engine, Seat belts · NY

Check engine sign all the time. Seat belt not release automatically, whine drive on the rain and snow not see clearly wiper doesn't work good. Some time TPMS sign show up

Filed Feb 17, 2016 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · CA

Check engine light came on, transmission "d" light on, shifting roughly. The car was in motion on city streets when this happened. Diagnostic codes run: p0756 and p0847. Diagnostics run per honda service news article "hard or delayed shifting with a/t dtcs p0756 and p0847" transmission fluid was drained. It showed that it did have debris in the fluid. That means, according to honda, that the transmission must be replaced. The car is unsafe to drive in this condition as the transmission could fail at any time. Since this is a known defect, reported by honda, honda should have extended the power train warranty past the original 60,000 miles to cover this. (mine had 75,000 miles at the time this happened.) I contacted the local honda dealership and was told they are not authorized to offer any kind of discount on the replacement of the transmission. I called honda's corporate office and was told that there is no official recall or extension of warranty, but some cost reduction is offered in cases where: 1. The customer is a repeat customer who has owned multiple hondas 2. The car was purchased at a dealership 3. The customer has spent enough money at the dealership (for service etc) to consider them a good honda customer. I did not fit this criteria. The guy at the corporate office said that I could have the car towed to the dealer, have the diagnostics run again, at my expense, and ask for a discount, but because I do not meet the 3 criteria above, I might not receive enough of a discount to even cover the extra cost of taking it to the dealership to have the diagnostics run a second time. He also told me that if honda were to extend the warranty or do a recall in the future, it would apply retroactively to my car, whether I have the work done at the dealer or at another mechanic. (I'm having the work done at another mechanic.)

Filed Dec 18, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 79,000 miles · CT

My 2008 honda fit (manual transmission) suddenly felt like the engine was bucking or hesitating when shifting gears. This was noticeable when shifting into 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th gear. It felt as if I needed to downshift even though I was shifting into the correct gear. ( I have been driving manual transmissions for more than 30 years). I took the car to the honda service department and after test driving the car was told they did not notice the problem and to come back if the check engine light came on. A week or two later (12/9/14) when in massachusetts for business, the bucking/hesitation was so bad that I was uncertain what gear I should be in when driving up a steep road. I made a service appointment for the coming saturday (12/13/14) when I would be back in connecticut, even though the check engine light was not on. The service department told me the coil assembly for one of the cylinders needed to be replaced which they did on monday (12/15/14). I have not experienced a problem for the past four days. The total repair cost was nearly $257.60 with the coil assembly costing $135. I checked online to see what the cost for the part was and found it for $81 at brenardi auto parts which sells genuine honda parts and from whom I have previously purchased parts. I emailed the honda service department asking to be refunded $50 as they over-price on parts. Waiting to hear back from them. My question/concern; should this coil assembly have failed? What is the expected life of this part? Thank you.

Filed Nov 18, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 86,000 miles · PA

The car suddenly lost acceleration on the highway, with the check engine light flashing. The mechanic later found fault with ignition coils. All coils were replaced, but they keep failing one after another, creating potential dangers (e.g., loss of power and crash on the highway).

Filed Jan 19, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 68,000 miles · AL

At times car stalls at red light. Car has also quit running at 70 MPH. Have had car at honda dealer several times and there are no falt codes. Car is now turning on check engine light. Dealer is no help. Have replaced coils, spark plugs, air filter and v-tec oil pressure switch. Trouble still exist. Honda dealer has no clue and is no help in resolving this issue. I am afraid that someone might die in the car before the trouble is fixed.