2008 Honda Fit Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Honda Fit, 2% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“I own a 2008 Honda FIT (manual transmission). Beginning last winter (january 2014), ice forms on the interior of the windows of the car (windshield, driver side and passenger side). This is very dangerous as it limits/blocks visibility. The windshield clears after running the heat, but the side windows do not. At stop signs, when it is below freezing out, I have to roll down the windows in order to see if cars are coming. I have not brought this in to the service department, but will consider doing so this winter. Shouldn't there be a recall on this problem? Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10667135, filed 2014-12, 75,000 miles“I own a 2008 Honda FIT. Approximately one year ago - in the winter of 2009 my car started to get a moldy musk smell. I've noticed that the smell is much stronger after it rains or snows. Yesterday I went to get in my car and all of the windows were fogged up, and I hadn't used the car in many hours. I am in the process of replacing the rubber molding on all of the doors to try and stop the leaking, but I've been waiting to try and get some help from Honda. I am very concerned about mold growing and causing health problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10370609, filed 2010-12, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Honda FIT. The contact stated that the front driver's side master power window switch would operate intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they refused to repair the vehicle under the recall even though the VIN was included. The NHTSA campaign id number was 10v033000 (visibility). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. ..updated 07-05-13”
NHTSA complaint #10520388, filed 2013-06, 75,000 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 2018-02Related recalls
- 13V260000Jun 24, 2013Honda is re-recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Fit vehicles covered under previous recall 10V-033. The remedy applied in this earlier recall may have been…Covers: Honda Fit 2007–2008
- 10V033000Feb 2, 2010Honda is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 fit vehicles. Under severe condition, water may enter the driver's window and reach the master power window…Covers: Honda Fit 2007–2008
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 8% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 8 | 4% |
| 2009 | 18 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 4% |
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology