2008 Honda Fit electrical system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Honda Fit — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Takata recall : my 2008 honda fit was traveling at 15 mph and went into a police k-9 unit 'elvis'. The air bag virulently exploded on my jaw and caused my teeth to bit my tongue. The policeman mistook the injury for a seizure and I lost my license indefinitely. I was take to the hospital against my…”
filed May 11, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda fit. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power after being stopped or making a turn. During cold tempuratures, the failure was more common. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the…”
filed Mar 13, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service bulletin - all of the listed vehicles have a type 4 immobilizer system that disables the vehicle unless a programmed ignition key is used. The type 4 system is different than previous systems in that the…
A02-053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 20, 2016
Electrical System problems in other Fit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fit | 7 | 20% |
| 2019 Fit | 47 | 35% |
| 2018 Fit | 34 | 30% |
| 2017 Fit | 11 | 26% |
| 2016 Fit | 54 | 45% |
| 2015 Fit | 116 | 41% |
| 2013 Fit | 22 | 13% |
| 2012 Fit | 9 | 8% |
| 2011 Fit | 10 | 9% |
| 2010 Fit | 19 | 10% |
| 2009 Fit | 23 | 8% |
| 2007 Fit | 32 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Honda Fit
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.