2008 Honda Fit Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Honda Fit, 1% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Last year our driver side door lock suddenly stopped working - could not insert the key. There was nothing jammed or stuck inside. Today the same thing happened with the passenger side door luck - we can't insert the key. Now the only door that works is the trunk.”
NHTSA complaint #10632012, filed 2014-09, 90,000 miles“Driver side door lock cylinder has failed. Honda dealer states it'll be over $300 to fix. Search of the web shows it's a known issue around 100k miles for Honda fits.”
NHTSA complaint #10586009, filed 2014-05Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Honda Fit
57 complaintsBody and structure
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Honda Fit
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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