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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
JHMGD38488S••••••2008 Honda FIT
That is about average for the 2008 Honda FIT — 4 complaints per build across 46 builds.
4on this build
181on the model
46builds in total
Most reportedStructure 2Seats 1Air Bags 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainFeb 2021
The contact owns a 2008 honda fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V770000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called fuoco honda (748 n 1st st, grand junction, co 81501, (970) 628-0454) where it was…
Air BagsJul 2016
Takata recall - I received notice telling me not to let anyone sit in the front passenger seat and that fixes won't be available to late summer or fall. What the hell do I do in the meantime. This is an insanely inadequate fix. I need a car that I won't kill a front seat…
StructureJun 2015
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…
StructureOct 2011
While parked my 2008 honda fit has a water leak that can seem to be found. According to internet message boards this seems to be a problem plaguing many if not most 2007-2008 fit owners. The water leaks and pools on the rear floors causing mold to grow with a strong smell of…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JHMGD38488S068573 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.