2008 Honda Fit Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 57about this part
- Share
- 26%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,425miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 57 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Honda Fit, 26% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,425 miles. 16 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall my airbag inflator on the driver side needs to be replaced in my 2008 Honda FIT, per the weir canyon Honda dealer. The light went on on my dashboard when I was driving. I don't feel safe driving the car with this defect, and I can't afford $1325 to replace it. I feel that this is a defect like the previous recall on the airbag.”
NHTSA complaint #11113848, filed 2018-07, 165,000 miles“Takata recall - I received notice telling me not to let anyone sit in the front passenger seat and that fixes won't be available to late summer or fall. What the hell do I do in the meantime. This is an insanely inadequate fix. I need a car that I won't kill a front seat passenger in the net 5 months. I can't afford to rent a replacement vehicle. What do you suggest?”
NHTSA complaint #10885721, filed 2016-07, 74,000 miles“The passenger air bag not working even when no one is in the seat. In every position of passenger seat light still on. Srs system is not working properly and Honda wont do anything to fix it or tell me if my car is ok to drive. Can't have anyone in my car for rear if I get hit someone will get really hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10749635, filed 2015-08, 128,000 miles“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 will and given 10,000 dollars in services I didn't want or need due to the air bag. Honda and takata and NHTSA need to come clean and protect the public from this dangerous defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10984833, filed 2017-05, 100,000 miles“Air bags did not deploy yet I smelled the smoke from them. Air bags should have deployed due to the damage caused to my vehicle. The vehicle is a total loss. This caused injuries to myself and others. Brakes also failed to properly function.”
NHTSA complaint #10573421, filed 2014-03, 102,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V501000Jun 27, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid…Covers: Honda Fit 2007–2008, Element 2003–2011, Ridgeline 2006–2014 +9 more
- 17V029000Jan 10, 2017Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL…Covers: Honda Fit 2007–2008, Acura RL 2005–2012, Honda Ridgeline 2006–2012 +4 more
- 16V344000May 23, 2016Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008…Covers: Honda Fit 2007–2008, Element 2003–2011, Acura RL 2005–2011 +5 more
- 07V549000Dec 3, 2007On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland…Covers: Honda Fit 2007–2008
Related service bulletins
- 11034199Jun 30, 2026Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.
- 10213538May 3, 2022Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10172568Mar 10, 2020Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10141171Jun 7, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10141168Jun 1, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10086306Sep 7, 2016Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment…
- 10086291Sep 7, 2016Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086288Aug 29, 2016Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their…
- 10086302Aug 21, 2016Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10128531Aug 6, 2014Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 8% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 15 | 5% |
| 2013 | 92 | 52% |
| 2012 | 41 | 36% |
| 2011 | 64 | 57% |
| 2010 | 84 | 46% |
| 2009 | 104 | 36% |
| 2008 | 57 | 26% |
| 2007 | 66 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2008 Honda Fit
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Honda Fit
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology