2008 Honda Fit Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 Honda Fit, 13% of all 217 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest electrical complaint count among 13 Fit model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 90,000 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 28
- 13% of 217
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 90,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Honda Fit electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 19, 2008, latest Nov 18, 2022.
Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Honda Fit
- NHTSA 10V624000Dec 15, 2010Electrical System143,083 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights:high/low beam dimmer switch
Honda is recalling model year 2007-2008 honda fit vehicles. Due to an error during installation of the wiring harness for the combination switch that controls low head beam function, the wires for the lower beam circuit were pulled tighter than intended. After repeated use of the headlight switch, the electrical connector terminal for the low beam headlight circuit can become worn as a result of this tension, which can result in low conductivity and cause an accumulation of copper oxide in the area of the contacts.
Risk: The low beam headlights can become inoperative decreasing the driver's visibility as well as the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the low beam terminal and perform necessary repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on january 24, 2011. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Electrical System complaints by Fit model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Honda Fit have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Honda Fit, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.
- Which Honda Fit year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2015 Honda Fit has the most electrical complaints (119), compared with 28 for the 2008.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Honda Fit?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Honda Fit concerns the electrical: 10V624000.