2008 Honda Fit Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,585miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2008 Honda Fit, 2% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,585 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My sister and I were sitting in stopped traffic on a california freeway in her 2008 Honda FIT when we were rear ended by another driver at about 50 MPH. We both were wearing seatbelts. He struck us directly behind the passenger, and our vehicle then struck the car in front of us and the concrete median barrier to the left. He struck us with sufficient force that our car was a complete loss and we had to be removed from the vehicle with the jaws of life. None of the car's airbags deployed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10294964, filed 2009-12, 10,000 miles“I own a 2008 Honda FIT. On 1-7-2010, while traveling at approximately 45 -50 MPH, the vehicle in front of mine began to brake. My brakes were applied; however, the vehicle did not seem to be slowing. The brakes were then depressed all the way to the floor, however, the vehicle continued forward until it crashed into the vehicle in front of mine. The ABS did not engage during this incident. The air bag did not deploy. The seat belt broke. The insurance company was informed of the above noted failures. The vehicle was repaired, however, no brake problems were detected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10325750, filed 2010-04, 16,585 miles“Noticed damp/wet carpet under rubber floor mats on nov 15th 2011, noted a moldy smell. Cleaned car dried out carpet. Noticed rear carpet very wet after rainy period dec 21 2011. Pulled up carpet, water all over top hump were seat brackets attach to car frame, carpet was soaked all way to front seats. I feel this may be a structural issue and safety issue. Over on miles for warranty to cover. Schedule with local dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10441010, filed 2011-12, 37,000 miles“Check engine sign all the time. Seat belt not release automatically, whine drive on the rain and snow not see clearly wiper doesn't work good. Some time TPMS sign show up”
NHTSA complaint #11066527, filed 2018-02Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 12 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
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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