Honda Fit 2007–2008
1st generation (GD) · GD3 (Honda Global Small Car platform)
NHTSA data through 12 August 2026726 complaints, 544 with mileageMethod
On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 35,000 and 99,000 miles.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 8 complaints (1.5%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 16,585
- 25%
- 35,000
- Median
- 65,000
- 75%
- 99,000
- 90%
- 131,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–10,000 | 39 | 7.2% |
| 10,000–20,000 | 29 | 5.3% |
| 20,000–30,000 | 36 | 6.6% |
| 30,000–40,000 | 59 | 10.8% |
| 40,000–50,000 | 43 | 7.9% |
| 50,000–60,000 | 38 | 7.0% |
| 60,000–70,000 | 45 | 8.3% |
| 70,000–80,000 | 45 | 8.3% |
| 80,000–90,000 | 43 | 7.9% |
| 90,000–100,000 | 34 | 6.2% |
| 100,000–110,000 | 40 | 7.4% |
| 110,000–120,000 | 22 | 4.0% |
| 120,000–130,000 | 14 | 2.6% |
| 130,000–140,000 | 12 | 2.2% |
| 140,000–150,000 | 12 | 2.2% |
| 150,000–160,000 | 12 | 2.2% |
| 160,000–170,000 | 5 | 0.9% |
| 170,000–180,000 | 5 | 0.9% |
| 190,000–200,000 | 3 | 0.6% |
| 200,000+ | 8 | 1.5% |
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 726 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007–2008 Honda Fit, and 544 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 35,000 and 99,000 miles. The median is 65,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the airbag system (17.4% of complaints, typically around 59,000 miles), body structure (14.7% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles), the steering (13.5% of complaints, typically around 55,000 miles).
9 recall campaigns cover this generation.
What fails, and when
- Airbag system59,000median 59,000 miles, middle half 20,000 to 100,000
- Body structure50,000median 50,000 miles, middle half 27,000 to 73,000
- Steering55,000median 55,494 miles, middle half 40,000 to 80,000
- Exterior lighting76,000median 76,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 104,000
- Transmission and driveline95,000median 95,000 miles, middle half 70,000 to 135,000
- Electrical system79,000median 78,599 miles, middle half 55,000 to 100,000
- Engine91,000median 91,000 miles, middle half 75,000 to 108,000
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | 126 | 17.4% | 59,000 | 20,000–100,000 |
| Body structure | 107 | 14.7% | 50,000 | 27,000–73,000 |
| Steering | 98 | 13.5% | 55,000 | 40,000–80,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 82 | 11.3% | 76,000 | 50,000–104,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 52 | 7.2% | 95,000 | 70,000–135,000 |
| Electrical system | 51 | 7.0% | 79,000 | 55,000–100,000 |
| Engine | 40 | 5.5% | 91,000 | 75,000–108,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 27 | 3.7% | 42,000 | 20,000–86,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 20 | 2.8% | 54,000 | 25,000–105,000 |
| Engine and its cooling system | 17 | 2.3% | 66,000 | 45,000–90,000 |
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 65,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The airbag system accounts for 17.4% of complaints (126 reports, 54 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 59,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 20,334 and 100,000 miles.
Body structure accounts for 14.7% of complaints (107 reports, 79 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 50,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 27,000 and 73,000 miles.
The steering accounts for 13.5% of complaints (98 reports, 86 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 55,494 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 40,000 and 80,000 miles.
The exterior lighting accounts for 11.3% of complaints (82 reports, 69 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 76,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 50,100 and 103,965 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 7.2% of complaints (52 reports, 43 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 95,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 70,035 and 135,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 7.0% of complaints (51 reports, 40 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 78,599 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 54,600 and 100,000 miles.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 9 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (5), visibility equipment (2), the transmission and driveline (1). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
Of the 726 complaints filed against this generation, 78 reported a crash; 11 reported a fire; 72 reported an injury. Crash-involved reports represent 10.7% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
What this means if you are buying one
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 35,000 and 99,000 miles, with a median of 65,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the airbag system and body structure are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. Body structure in particular shows a median failure mileage of 50,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Documented problems
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.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 446 | 343 |
| 2008 | 280 | 201 |
Recalls (9)
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 20V770000 | 2021-03-08 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft |
| 19V501000 | 2019-08-12 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module |
| 19V182000 | 2019-04-10 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module |
| 18V268000 | 2018-06-22 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module |
| 17V029000 | 2017-02-27 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module |
| 16V344000 | 2016-06-29 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module |
| 13V260000 | 2013-10-22 | Visibility:power Window Devices and Controls |
| 10V624000 | 2011-01-24 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:high/Low Beam Dimmer Switch |
| 10V033000 | 2010-03-19 | Visibility:power Window Devices and Controls |
What owners reported
This car stalls if driven in cold weather when engine is still cold. When shifted into neutral (manual transmission), say, approaching a traffic light, the engine shuts off, generally when car is still in motion. This has happened at speeds ranging near stopped to 45 MPH. It has been happening for about a year, mostly…
2007 · Engine
Excessive glare from poor design of headlight and LED taillights causing excessive glare creating safety risk for other vehicles and obstruction of pedestrian and road hazards. This applies to all accord coupe and sedans with LED tail lights model lx ex vp se sited to date. Headlights are overly bright and misadjusted…
2007 · 100 miles · Exterior lighting
While driving 2011 Honda Fit in the highway a small pebble hit lower driver side of front windshield causing the windshield to crack (crack is about 20 inches long). Windshield may be too thin or defective, because under regular circumstances the windshield wouldn't crack (small pebbles usually chip the windshield)…
2007 · 300 miles · Problems owners could not categorise
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the fuel tank is located beneath the driver and passenger side seats. While driving 5 MPH, he can hear the gasoline sloshing around and appears to be coming from the dashboard. The noise usually occurs during takeoff and when stopping. The manufacturer…
2007 · 800 miles · Fuel system
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