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2008 Honda Fit repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (2%)

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2008 Honda Fit suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Honda Fit 4dr Hatch

109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

70000 mi

US $252
Ends of the control links needed to be replaced. Pothole damaged. Caused some problems with steering response, Made a metalic 'clunk' over bumps; made a grinding noise while turning. 
18000 mi Oil leak from right rear shock. Shock not in stock. Ordered for next day delivery. Right Rear shock absorber replaced. Problem has not reoccured. 
137000 mi

US $882
Replaced rear shocks 

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2008 Honda Fit 4dr Hatch

109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

85000 mi In theory the Fit has a "leaking rear strut" though my sister has been driving the car since July with no issues (and I didn't have any issues). 
195000 mi

US $450
To solve clunk replaced mounting hardware 
108300 mi

US $400
The rod connecting the passenger front wheel to steering broke where it joins wheel. 
87000 mi

US $260
Both rear wheel bearing assemblies replaced. One was very bad - lots of rolling noise - the other just starting to make noise. 
144000 mi

US $1000
knock noise over bumps, replaces struts and strut upper mounting. front end alignment. struts had to be replaced piecemeal - as components because complete strut assemblies were not available, 

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2008 Honda Fit 4dr Hatch

109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

82440 mi THE LOWER LINK SEALED BALL-JOINT TO SWAY BAR BECAME NOISY AND SLIGHTLY WORN. 
146300 mi

C $100
Stabilizer bar end links. 

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2008 Honda Fit Suspension Problems

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