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severe 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250 · see lighting across all vehicles →
No new NHTSA lighting complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 3 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The low beam headlights can become inoperative decreasing the driver's visibility as well as the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering lighting on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
HONDA: ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION. HAZARD SWITCH INOPERATIVE. GATHERING PERTINENT INFORMATION FROM CERTAIN 2007-08 VEHICLES WITH COMPLAINTS THAT THE HAZARD SWITCH IS COMING OFF, LOOSE, MISSING OR INOPERATIVE.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Low-beam headlight failure is the dominant complaint, with lights stopping suddenly despite the switch being ON—high beams and fog lights usually stay functional. Owners report failures around 140,000 miles and higher; one case involved a melted connector, another a broken wire at the connector. A recall (TSB 10-082, Campaign 10V624000) addressed this exact issue, but at least one owner says the repair didn't hold and the lights failed again, while Honda refused a labor refund citing wear and tear.
One owner experienced intermittent low-beam and fog light dropout that resolved temporarily after bulb replacement but came back, suggesting an electrical or switch problem rather than bulbs alone.
A separate design issue: the instrument panel stays fully lit whenever the engine runs, which causes drivers to mistakenly believe headlights are on—the only status indicator is a small green icon easily overlooked. Owners report forgetting to activate headlights after starting the car at night, creating hazardous situations.
High-beam failure also appears in this cluster, with one report of lamps going dark at highway speed (179,000 miles). Aftermarket tail light assemblies sold for this model lack proper side markers and have insecure bulb socket mounts.
Same Honda Fit lighting reports on nearby years: 2007
Low-beam headlights stop working or fail to illuminate despite switch being in the ON position. High beams and fog lights typically remain functional. Failures occur suddenly without warning.
When: 140,000 miles reported in one case; others unspecified. One owner reports recurrence after prior recall repair.
Symptoms owners cite: Low-beam headlights inoperable; High beams continue to work; Fog lights typically unaffected or also fail; Headlights do not respond to switch position
Codes mentioned: TSB 10-082, NHTSA Campaign 10V624000
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership diagnosis indicates defective connector switch requiring replacement. One case involved a melted connector. Another case found a break in wire at connector installation; labor charged by dealer despite recall coverage.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: TSB 10-082 low-beam headlight recall issued. NHTSA Campaign 10V624000 for exterior lighting. One owner reports recall repair was performed but problem recurred; Honda declined refund claim citing 'wear and tear'.
Low-beam headlights and driving/fog lights become intermittently inoperable, then function normally again. Pattern suggests electrical or switch fault rather than bulb failure.
When: Unspecified mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Low-beam headlights and fog lights intermittently inoperable; High beams remain functional; Problem occurs occasionally, not consistently; Bulb replacement temporarily resolves issue
Repairs/costs cited: Owner replaced light bulb; problem resolved for several weeks then recurred. Owner suspects switch problem.
High-beam lamps become inoperable while vehicle is in operation at highway speed. Distinct from low-beam failures in this cluster.
When: 179,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: High-beam lamps inoperable while driving at 55 mph
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired per owner report
Instrument panel illuminates fully when engine starts and remains bright regardless of ambient light conditions. This design causes drivers to forget or fail to activate headlights because the bright panel gives false impression that headlights are on. The only indicator of headlight status is a small green icon easily overlooked among the illuminated panel.
When: Occurs every engine start
Symptoms owners cite: Instrument panel fully illuminated at engine start; Panel remains bright in darkness and at dusk; Small green headlight indicator icon easily missed; Drivers forget to turn on headlights after starting engine; Headlights not activated when leaving brightly lit areas (e.g., gas stations)
Aftermarket tail light assemblies (sold as replacements for 2007-2008 Honda Fit) lack required side marker and reflector components. Bulb socket cutouts do not securely retain bulb sockets, particularly the reverse lamp socket.
When: Problem identified upon receipt and inspection
Symptoms owners cite: Missing side marker and reflector components; Bulb socket cutouts do not securely hold sockets; Reverse lamp socket barely capable of installation; Socket can fall out of reflector housing from jarring blow; Bulb can fall behind reflector
Repairs/costs cited: Assemblies marked HFT-TMC1, HFT-TMC2, JUNYAN. Not installed due to safety hazards. Owner sought refund from seller.
Synthesized from 11 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
Above mentioned Honda Fit Vin number JHMGD38678S043570 had same issue with low beam headlight recall (TSB 10-082 low beam headlight recall) Low beam headlight do not work. Car was sent to Pohanka dealership for repair. "Found a break in wire where connector was installed." I have documentation attesting to this. I am not denying that switch was bad, but Honda is charging labor for the…
It's a meaningful issue. 11 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $250.
Based on the 11 complaints filed, lighting issues most often appear around 110,481 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover lighting issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.