Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Honda Fit has 15 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
15
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL : MY 2008 HONDA FIT WAS TRAVELING AT 15 MPH AND WENT INTO A POLICE K-9 UNIT 'ELVIS... |
| Jul 22, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | RECEIVED NOTICE IN THE MAIL FOR TAKATA RECALL (NHTSA RECALL #: 16V-344) AND POWER SWITCH REPLACEMENT... |
| Mar 13, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA FIT. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A CO... |
| Mar 2, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | LOW BEAM LIGHTS DUE NOT FUNCTION.LOTS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE COMPUTER.CALLED THE HONDA GARAGE ... |
| Oct 10, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA FIT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONT... |
| Jul 20, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | COMBINATION HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS FAULTY. WHILE LOW BEAMS ARE ON, TOGGLING THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ACTI... |
| May 1, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | MY 2008 MANUAL HONDA FIT SPORT IS STALLING WHENEVER I PUSH IN THE CLUTCH AND COME TO A STOP. I HAVE... |
| Oct 30, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION ON THE HIGHWAY, WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHING. THE MECHANI... |
| Oct 14, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | WHEN IT RAINS THE CAR LEAKS FROM THEIR DOORS ONTO THE FLOOR AND BACK SPARE TIRE AREA. THIS CAR HAS B... |
| Jun 24, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BROUGHT CAR TO HONDA DEALERSHIP ON 6/24/11 FOR SERVICE DUE TO CAR DYING TWICE THAT DAY. UPON ARRIVAL... |
| Apr 16, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | RE: 2008 HONDA FIT SPORT - A FEW WEEKS AFTER HAVING THE HEADLIGHT SAFETY RECALL FOR 2007-08 HONDA FI... |
| Mar 17, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ALL FRONT LAMPS HAVE FAILED REPEATEDLY, INCLUDING LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT. HEADLAMPS HAVE FAILED FOUR TI... |
| Jan 10, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2008 HONDA FIT SPORT - DASH LIGHTS ARE ON ALL THE TIME, NOT JUST WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON AS IS... |
| Oct 21, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ON 10/21/2008 SEVEN MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING OUR 2008 HONDA FIT (NEW) THE BATTERY WENT DEAD. WE JUMP ... |
| Feb 1, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA FIT. THE HONDA FIT SPORT IS DESIGNED SO THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ... |