Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Honda Fit owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
My Bumper snapped off with going down a driveway. It's made of plastic and it's broken and need to be replaced. This is an ongoing issue with this vehicle. Every Honda fit I see on the road has this issue. This is dangerous and could cause an accident.
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. Further investigation LED me to find two inches in the spare tire compartment as well. Judging by the rust disintegrated jack in the spare tire compartment, this has been happening for quite some time. …
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. I am concerned because my daily commute to work is over 30 minutes each way (over an hour total) and my shift begins so early I always have the windows all the way up (too cold in ohio). I use this car to transport myself everywhere, and once the baby comes I don't feel comfortable exposing an infant to that kind of mold. …
Rain water is leaking into the interior of the car from multiple entry points. One identified entry point are cracks in the bonding material between the roof and rear upper side panels that allows water into the spare tire well and rear floorboards. Additional water is accumulating in the front passenger footwell from an undetermined location behind the glove box/dash. This has resulted in mildew and mold growth in the interior carpeting, matting and foam. This is a health risk especially to young children and adults with respiratory conditions.
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.
Bought used 2008 Fit in jan/2014. Noted water in driver and rear passenger floors/carpet and doors following rain storm. Took wet car to sheehy Ford in mechanicsville (where I purchased it) within the used warranty. Was told they "could not find cause". Nothing done. Since then and to date (10/30/2015), water continues to accumulate in these areas following rainfall. Musty/mold odor - where is the recall on this issue?
Structural body water leaks into the rear seat areas and rear cargo areas. Vehicle taken to two south jersey Honda dealerships ( three times ). One dealer stated they couldn't fix the problem. The second sublet the attempted repairs without success. Paid $ 214.00 to the Honda dealer who sublet the attempted repairs. Leaks occur during a moderate rain fall.. American Honda case number : 042-895-29.
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!
After a very heavy rainstorm, we found a couple inches of water in the front passenger side floor. Since then even light rains are causing water to accumulate both in the front passenger side and back passenger side floor. It is difficult to remove the water and mold will certainly be starting to form soon.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the rear floorboard in the vehicle contained a large pile of mold. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
Body complaints in other Fit years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2008 Honda Fit?
NHTSA has 43 complaints about the body & structure of the 2008 Honda Fit, 20% of the model year's 217 complaints. The component named most often is body (30 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2008 Honda Fit body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2008 Honda Fit, though it has 8 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2008 Honda Fit body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 57,000 miles, and 10% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.