2008 Honda Fit Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Honda Fit, 1% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,500 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.
“Lost control of steering and veered into light post. The post was impacted at approximately 30 MPH. The air bag did not deploy. There was smoke and gun powder smell. The car was a total loss. The airbag obviously fired, but did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11384459, filed 2020-12, 142,000 miles“My son hit a trailer from behind. Truck decided to back up at same time my son took off. Air bags did not go off. Extensive damage to front of car and frame. Son suffered a stiff neck and achy back. The air bags did not work on two accidents t his car has been in.”
NHTSA complaint #10515506, filed 2013-06“The contact owns a 2008 Honda FIT. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelrate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was found that the front axle was fractured due to rust. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10522597, filed 2013-07, 115,000 milesSuspension: 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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