2008 Honda Fit Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 20%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Honda Fit, 20% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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“The upper rear panel (where there is a groove where the frame comes together and you could attach a roof rack) on the driver's side separated a little and water came into the car. It soaked the trunk and floor behind the drivers seat. The water also damaged the ABS sensors. I had to replace the ABS sensors and sort of caulk the gap between the panels. I found out about the problem when my ABS light on my dash went on.”
NHTSA complaint #10734438, filed 2015-07, 96,000 miles“Water enters the car excessively whenever it rains. When researching the issue online, I discovered that many FIT owners have the same issue. It appears that water comes in around the windows and the plastic sheeting inside the door compartment isn't sealed correctly, so instead of shedding the water to outside of the car it allows the water to enter the vehicle around the rear speakers. I'm not sure yet how it is getting into the hatch area. I typically have my rear seats down, so I didn't notice the two inches of standing water in my backseat. …”
NHTSA complaint #11323804, filed 2020-05, 140,000 miles“My car is currently leaking . There's no other way to describe it. When it rains a pool of water forms in the hatchback where the spare tire is stored. The floor of the back seat gets soaked through with water. Because the water is so excessive, the car is never able full dry out, and mold is forming. I do not have a garage, therefore the car is always subject to the environmental elements. I have serious concerns about exposure to mold growth from this situation. I am pregnant, with a child due in september. …”
NHTSA complaint #10859775, filed 2016-04, 90,000 miles“Water leaking through rear hatch weather seal. Originally thought water came through rear hatch whenever I opened it to get things during a storm.I began to realize that water would accumulate when it rained even when the hatch was never opened. I started to hear splashing type sounds thinking it was the fuel or a low coolant level. A few months ago I was vacuuming the car and lifted up the rear floor covering over the tire well and discovered at least two gallons of water almost submerging the spare tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10450413, filed 2012-03, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10054470Oct 30, 2013Honda: there is water leaking inside the cabin of some vehicles and is being investigated. Model 2007-2008 fit.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 7% |
| 2018 | 12 | 10% |
| 2017 | 6 | 14% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 21 | 7% |
| 2013 | 9 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 | 14 | 5% |
| 2008 | 43 | 20% |
| 2007 | 62 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2008 Honda Fit
57 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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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