Honda Fit 2007–2008 problems by year and mileage
1st generation (GD) · GD3 (Honda Global Small Car platform)
NHTSA data through 18 October 2026587 complaints, 431 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
The 2007 Honda Fit
Close- Median failure report
- 61,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 370
- Recalls naming this year
- 11
Most reported on the 2007
- Steering86 reports · median 55,000 mi
- Airbag system66 reports · median 54,000 mi
- Exterior lighting66 reports · median 75,000 mi
Recall areas Power train — driveline · Air bags — frontal · Visibility — power window devices and controls
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2008 Honda Fit
Close- Median failure report
- 74,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 217
- Recalls naming this year
- 8
Most reported on the 2008
- Airbag system57 reports
- Body structure43 reports
- Transmission and driveline24 reports
Recall areas Power train — driveline · Air bags — frontal · Visibility — power window devices and controls
Check the VIN at NHTSA
Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. Latest: the 2008; earliest: the 2007, and the 2007 is 1 year older (part of the gap is age).
The short answer
“Is the 2007–2008 Honda Fit reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 63,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 130,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 431
- Recalls
- 11
Most reported
- Airbag system21.0% of complaints · median 60,000 mi
- Body structure17.9% of complaints · median 50,000 mi
- Steering16.7% of complaints · median 55,000 mi
Owners filed 587 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007–2008 Honda Fit; the airbag system leads with 21% of them, and half of the 431 that record an odometer reading came by 63,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.
No single peak: the middle half runs 34,000 to 94,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2007–2008 Honda Fit last?
On the 2007–2008 Honda Fit, half of the 431 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 63,000 miles and 90% by 130,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).
27 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 6 past 200,000 — each one proof that a Fit reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Honda Fit 2007–2008 · 431 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
10,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 49 complaints
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 6 complaints (1.4%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 13,000
- 25%
- 34,000
- Median
- 63,000
- 75%
- 94,000
- 90%
- 130,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–10,000 | 34 | 7.9% |
| 10,000–20,000 | 22 | 5.1% |
| 20,000–30,000 | 25 | 5.8% |
| 30,000–40,000 | 49 | 11.4% |
| 40,000–50,000 | 35 | 8.1% |
| 50,000–60,000 | 34 | 7.9% |
| 60,000–70,000 | 36 | 8.4% |
| 70,000–80,000 | 36 | 8.4% |
| 80,000–90,000 | 37 | 8.6% |
| 90,000–100,000 | 24 | 5.6% |
| 100,000–110,000 | 27 | 6.3% |
| 110,000–120,000 | 15 | 3.5% |
| 120,000–130,000 | 12 | 2.8% |
| 130,000–140,000 | 10 | 2.3% |
| 140,000–150,000 | 8 | 1.9% |
| 150,000–160,000 | 9 | 2.1% |
| 160,000–170,000 | 4 | 0.9% |
| 170,000–180,000 | 5 | 1.2% |
| 190,000–200,000 | 3 | 0.7% |
| 200,000+ | 6 | 1.4% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
Common Fit problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Honda Fit 2007–2008
When each system fails
Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)
- Body structure105 reportsmedian 50,000middle half 30,000–73,000
- Steering98 reportsmedian 55,000middle half 40,000–80,000
- Airbag system123 reportsmedian 60,000middle half 29,000–102,000
- Electrical system50 reportsmedian 76,000middle half 50,000–100,000
- Exterior lighting83 reportsmedian 76,000middle half 50,000–104,000
- Engine40 reportsmedian 91,000middle half 75,000–108,000
- Transmission and driveline51 reportsmedian 100,000middle half 75,000–135,000
- Your odometer, once entered below
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | 123 | 21.0% | 60,000 | 29,000–102,000 |
| Body structure | 105 | 17.9% | 50,000 | 30,000–73,000 |
| Steering | 98 | 16.7% | 55,000 | 40,000–80,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 83 | 14.1% | 76,000 | 50,000–104,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 51 | 8.7% | 100,000 | 75,000–135,000 |
| Electrical system | 50 | 8.5% | 76,000 | 50,000–100,000 |
| Engine | 40 | 6.8% | 91,000 | 75,000–108,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 27 | 4.6% | 42,000 | 20,000–86,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 20 | 3.4% | 54,000 | 25,000–105,000 |
| Engine and its cooling system | 17 | 2.9% | 66,000 | 45,000–90,000 |
Known problems with the 2007–2008 Fit
Airbags 2007–2008
Takata airbag inflator recalls, including a later campaign covering passenger frontal inflators installed as recall remedy or replacement service parts. Propellant degradation after long-term exposure to high humidity and temperature cycling can cause the inflator to rupture and spray metal fragments into the cabin.
Before you buy a 2007–2008 Fit: the 3-minute check
Generated from 431 mileage-tagged complaints, 11 recall campaigns, 1 documented problem area.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 11 campaigns cover this generation.
- Check airbags on 2007–2008 cars. What it looks like: Known problems.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.
Fit problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer, or read the table.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi46% below | At 90k mi71% below | At 120k mi87% below | At 150k mi94% below | At 200k mi99% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | 29,000–102,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Body structure | 30,000–73,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Steering | 40,000–80,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Exterior lighting | 50,000–104,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Transmission and driveline | 75,000–135,000 | later | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 50,000–100,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 75,000–108,000 | later | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Honda Fit 2007–2008 · 431 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Steps at bin edges (how to read it)
- 60,000 mi — 46% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 71% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 87% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 94% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 99% of reports below
- Median (the 50% line)
- Your odometer, once entered
Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
2007–2008 Honda Fit recalls (11)
NHTSA records 11 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (6), visibility equipment (2), the transmission and driveline (1) (why one area can repeat).
Dec 2020 · 2007–2008 · Power TrainA broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in…
What can happen. A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can…
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an…
Jun 2019 · 2007–2008 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008…
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Mar 2019 · 2007 · Air BagsAn explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic…
What can happen. An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or…
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service…
Apr 2018 · 2007 · Air BagsAn incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012…
What can happen. An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda…
Jan 2017 · 2007–2008 · Air BagsAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot…
What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.…
May 2016 · 2007–2008 · Air BagsAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that…
What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.…
Jun 2013 · 2007–2008 · VisibilityAn overheated switch can cause smoke, melting and fire.
The defect. Honda 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 insufficient. In the affected vehicles, over time, the plastic cover may separate from the master…
What can happen. An overheated switch can cause smoke, melting and fire.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners in July 2013 and will instruct owners to take their vehicles to dealers to have a free inspection conducted. If the switch is damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. If…
Dec 2010 · 2007–2008 · Exterior LightingThe low beam headlights can become inoperative decreasing the driver's visibility as well as the vehicle's…
The defect. 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.…
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. 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.
Feb 2010 · 2007–2008 · VisibilityAn overheated switch can cause smoke, melting and fire.
The defect. Honda 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 switch. If the master power window switch is damaged as a result of the water intrusion, overheating…
What can happen. An overheated switch can cause smoke, melting and fire.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the switch and install a cover around the switch housing to prevent water from entering the switch. If the switch is damaged, the switch will be replaced and a cover will be…
Dec 2007 · 2007–2008 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash, a deploying front passenger air bag or front passenger's side air bag will increase…
The defect. On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania…
What can happen. In the event of a crash, a deploying front passenger air bag or front passenger's side air bag will increase the risk of injury to small or out-of-position occupants.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the wire harness. The recall began on december 12, 2007. Owners may contact Honda at 800-999-1009.
Jul 2006 · 2007 · EquipmentThe language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
The defect. On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.
What can happen. The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
The free fix. Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
Out of 587 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:
- Crashes
- 48 (8.2%)
- Fires
- 8
- Injury reports
- 32
- Fatality reports
- 0
Fit problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 370 | 281 | 61,000 | Steering (86) | 11 |
| 2008 | 217 | 150 | 74,000 | Airbag system (57) | 8 |
What Fit owners reported
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 a certified mechanic…
2008 · 138,000 miles · Engine
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the vehicle recently lost power steering functionality while pulling into the driveway. Additionally, the contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the mechanic informed the contact that the subframe was rusted. The…
2007 · 62,000 miles · Steering
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 was diagnosed that…
2008 · 30,000 miles · Engine
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH at night, he was unable to see the road clearly due to the headlights being cloudy. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not…
2007 · 90,000 miles · Exterior lighting
Built from 431 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built
Other Fit generations
- Fit 2009–2013 470 reports with mileage, most about the airbag system
- Fit 2015–2020 293 reports with mileage, most about the electrical system