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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.
JHMGD38498S••••••2008 Honda FIT
That is about average for the 2008 Honda FIT — 4 complaints per build across 46 builds.
5on this build
181on the model
46builds in total
Most reportedTires 1Structure 1Air Bags 1Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherOct 2020
Shortly after receiving the Safety Recall notice, in February, I contacted Honda and over the next few weeks, and multiple phone calls, provided them with contact info, receipts and bank statements showing that the left front axle had failed previously and been repaired and paid…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)May 2018
My car would not pass smog due to the on-board computer not completing the emission system's self-checks. The obdii monitor's (catalyst) was not ready. After driving thousands of miles and it not resetting I had to take it to a mechanic who had to replace both 02 sensors. 3…
Air BagsAug 2016
Takata recall: we were informed that we were on the recall list in may. I immediately contacted honda for a loaner, as we are a one-car household. They told me to ride in the backseat, despite the fact that we bought/use this car for hauling large items. Fast forward to almost 3…
StructureJan 2014
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…
TiresNov 2009
The contact owns a 2008 toyota fit. The contact stated that the TPMS light constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated she will have to pay for a diagnostic test and that there are no recalls or warranty for this failure. The warranty on her vehicle…
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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 JHMGD38498S039213 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.