The service and repair manual for the 2008 Honda Fit — the 1.5L I4 engine, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.5L I4 — 91 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Sport Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · DX Hatchback 4-Door · LX Hatchback 4-Door · EX Hatchback 4-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 280 complaints · 19 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Fit manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 317
- General Information 1,538
- Accessories & Equipment 295
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 95
- Body & Frame 177
- Maintenance 76
- Brakes 152
- Restraints 187
- Drivelines & Axles 41
- Steering 134
- Electrical 926
- Suspension 115
- Engine Mechanical 183
- Transmission 52
- Engine Performance 4,756
- Front 181
- Rear 181
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Fit
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V501000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Visibility — power window devices and controls · 13V260000An overheated switch can cause smoke, melting and fire.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V344000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights › high/low beam dimmer switch · 10V624000The low beam headlights can become inoperative decreasing the driver's visibility as well as the veh.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V029000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Visibility — power window devices and controls · 10V033000An overheated switch can cause smoke, melting and fire.
Owners have filed 280 complaints and Honda has issued 19 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Fit. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Fit manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Fit?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 1.5L I4 across the Sport Hatchback 4-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door, DX Hatchback 4-Door, LX Hatchback 4-Door, EX Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 2008 Fit problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Fit, covering air bags, visibility, exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 2008 Fit wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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