2008 Honda Fit engine problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Honda Fit — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving approximately 55 MPH or faster, there was a misfire coming from the engine. The contact stated while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle was wobbling. The vehicle was taken to…”
filed May 23, 2025
“The contact owns a 2008 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was able to restart after waiting. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it…”
filed May 10, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Fit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fit | 6 | 17% |
| 2019 Fit | 16 | 12% |
| 2018 Fit | 22 | 19% |
| 2017 Fit | 11 | 26% |
| 2016 Fit | 11 | 9% |
| 2015 Fit | 40 | 14% |
| 2013 Fit | 14 | 8% |
| 2012 Fit | 12 | 11% |
| 2011 Fit | 7 | 6% |
| 2010 Fit | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 Fit | 13 | 5% |
| 2007 Fit | 17 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Honda Fit
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.