2008 Honda Fit transmission problems

Filed Apr 2, 2026 · Transmission · IN

My Honda Fit with an automatic transmission experienced a driveshaft failure due to corrosion in August 2018. At that time, Honda had announced a recall for similar driveshaft corrosion failures affecting manual‑transmission Honda Fits, but no recall existed for automatic‑transmission vehicles. Because there was no recall for my vehicle configuration, and no notice from Honda, I had the vehicle repaired at an independent repair shop at my own expense. Honda later expanded the recall to include automatic‑transmission Honda Fits in June 2019. However, I never received a mailed recall notification while I owned the vehicle. I sold the vehicle in February 2020, before Honda mailed recall notices. I only became aware that my vehicle was included in the automatic‑transmission recall later, while researching issues related to a different Honda Fit I currently own. At that point, I learned that my prior driveshaft failure matched the recalled defect. Honda is now denying reimbursement for the recall‑related repair because they say they must inspect the vehicle to confirm whether it was equipped with a factory dynamic damper. Honda has also stated, however, that it does not have its own records confirming whether my VIN included this component in the build at the factory. The failure occurred before the recall existed for automatic‑transmission vehicles, and Honda failed to notify me of the recall while I owned the car. The vehicle is no longer available for inspection due to this lack of notice. Denying reimbursement under these circumstances shifts Honda’s own delayed recall, delayed notification, and incomplete factory records onto the consumer. I am concerned that Honda’s recall reimbursement process unfairly denies reimbursement for pre‑recall failures when the manufacturer lacks build records and notification was delayed

Filed Aug 23, 2025 · Transmission · PA

Id like for my car to get assessed for any of the 8 recalled items that pop up in your system.. I bought this car from a dealership and I don't believe that they did anything for it to fix the recall problems

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 Jun 29, 2021 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · OH · crash

The contact owned a 2008 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving 20MPH the vehicle lost all motor and electrical power; which resulted in the vehicle rolling back down the hill it was on and crashing into a fence. No airbags deployed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a local police lot and a report was filed. There were no physical injuries from the occupants of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V770000 (POWER TRAIN). The manufacturer was informed of failure and was currently awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2021 · Acceleration, Transmission · 106,340 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while turning into a parking lot approaching a parking space without warning the vehicle accelerated forward. The contact slammed on the brake pedal, however the vehicle failed to stop. The contact depressed the brake pedal again and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The contact shifted the vehicle gear into park. The vehicle has not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however no further assistance was taken and the manufacturer informed the contact that the warranties had expired, and to contact the federal safety agency to log a complaint. No dealer was contacted. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V770000 (Power train) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The failure was approximately 106,340.

Filed Jun 23, 2021 · Transmission · 108,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while driving, the axle broke on two occasions without warning. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v770000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where the axle was replaced however the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the same local dealer where diagnosed the transmission was bent and damaged. The manufacturer was notified however no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Jun 7, 2021 · Transmission · CT

A week before bringing in the vehicle to the dealer for the recall inspection the drive shaft broke while backing out of the garage.

Filed Mar 17, 2021 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda fit. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at a low rate of speed, he heard an abnormal, booming noise emit from the engine without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who repaired the left drive shaft. A week later, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v770000(power train) which was linked directly to the initial failure. The contact called the manufacturer and the manufacturer instructed the contact to take the vehicle to the honda superstore of joliet(3225 plainfield rd, joliet, il 60431) to inspect the vehicle and verify the repair. Upon inspection, the mechanic discovered severe corrosion on the right side drive shaft and they deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive. The contact was given a loaner vehicle to have until the vehicle was repaired. The contact's husband then went to the dealer for an update and was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact was instructed to return the loaner vehicle despite the recall not being serviced.the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 80,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Jo

Filed Mar 9, 2021 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · MO

On 2/17/21 the driver side axle broke and right side axle rusted. I had my vehicle towed to the honda dealership to have vehicle fixed. They installed aftermarket axles and when the factory honda axles become available, they said they would contact me to come back and they would switch the parts out for free. I then picked up my car on 2/19/21. On 3/7/21 (after only putting about 400 miles on it) the transmission started skipping gears. Everytime I came to a complete stop and then proceeded to go again, it would skip out of 1st gear and into 3rd. Also, every time my speedometer went above 60, the rpms would get higher than normal and fluctuate. When I tried to put the car into sport mode, it did not come on either. On 3/8/21 I immediately called my honda dealership and they said that I would need to bring the vehicle in for them to look at it. I asked them to tow it, as I did not want to drive it, and possibly damage it more. They agreed to have it towed to their dealership on 3/8/21. After they looked at it that same day, they told me that nothing was wrong and that the car did not have any issues. I told them to drive it again and try to use the sport mode as well because it was not working on 3/7/21. On 3/9/21, they said that when they drove the car, it did not skip gears and the sport mode was working. I believe that there is now damage to the transmission and the service tech is just trying to cover up his mistake and make me pay for the tow bill. Please see attached paper work from the dealership and note that they did not even check my transmission fluid to when they initially did the work to replace the axles. I know that when you replace drive axles, you will always need to check and add transmission fluid, because when you remove the old drive axles, transmission fluid does leak out and fluid will always need to be replenished when doing this type of work.

Filed Feb 15, 2021 · Transmission · 157,671 miles · PA

The left side drive axle broke while pulling out of our driveway.