2008 Honda Fit Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Honda Fit, 2% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 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.
“2008 Honda FIT base model: floor of back seat and the cargo area behind back seat is wet, and is now growing mold. I have no idea how so much moisture/water is getting into the carpet. I am also concerned that the floors will rust as well. Seriously, Honda step up and issue a recall and fix this issue!! I will be filing a complaint with the ag's office!”
NHTSA complaint #10726701, filed 2015-06, 105,322 miles“Headrest failed during normal driving. The headrest tips my head so far forward my chin is practically on my chest. There is no way to adjust or replace it, I have talked to the dealer and parts department. My only solution is to put the headrest on backward, which means I have no neck protection in a crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10336518, filed 2010-06, 10 miles“2008 Honda FIT sport. Consumer writes in regards to design defect in seat adjustment lever. The consumer stated when she attempted to the exit the vehicle, her pants leg became hooked on the seat adjustment lever located just below the cushion on the lower left hand corner of the driver's seat. Being unaware of her pants leg being caught, when she attempted to exit she fell to the ground. The force of her fall and pants being caught, caused the seat to immediately move completely in the reverse position. She hit the ground face first to the pavement, also catching herself with her hands. …”
NHTSA complaint #10492682, filed 2013-01Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 3% |
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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