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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JHMGD38638S063802 · Checked Oct 1, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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JHMGD38638S•••••• 2008 Honda FIT

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3on this build
181on the model
46builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reported Air Bags 2 Power Train 1

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Air Bags crash Jul 2016
The contact owns a 2008 honda fit. While entering a tunnel at approximately 40 mph, the contact noticed a large wooden object on the ground. The contact depressed the brake pedal and was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and…
Power Train Oct 2018
I own a 2008 honda fit with 105,000 miles on it. Upon attempting to accelerate from a stop sign going left, there was a bang and grinding from the engine area. Vehicle then began rolling backwards despite being in drive with the gas depressed. After a tow to a local dealer, it…
Air Bags May 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda fit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V344000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…

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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 JHMGD38638S063802 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.