2008 Honda FIT Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

23Engine complaints

10.6%Of all 217 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS55 · 25.3%

STRUCTURE:BODY30 · 13.8%

ENGINE23 · 10.6%

POWER TRAIN21 · 9.7%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING17 · 7.8%

Share of the 217 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Honda FIT overview page.

What owners report

“WHEN 2008 HONDA FIT IS STARTED IT WILL STALL TILL ENGINE IS WARM UP SUFFICIENTLY, DEPENDING ON THE TEMPERATURE DICTATES HOW LONG THAT TAKES. IF…”NHTSA complaint 10760198 — filed 08/29/2015

“MY 2008 MANUAL HONDA FIT SPORT IS STALLING WHENEVER I PUSH IN THE CLUTCH AND COME TO A STOP. I HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR…”NHTSA complaint 10693998 — filed 03/12/2015

“CAR KEPT STALLING WHEN I WOULD TURN ON THE ENGINE AND ALSO WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET IT KEPT BUCKING AND REFUSED TO ACCELERATE. ANYWAY…”NHTSA complaint 10668483 — filed 12/27/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Honda FIT have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Honda FIT: 23 of 217 complaints on file (10.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Honda FIT have in total?

217 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 28 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 28 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.