Steering Related Problems of the 2003 Honda Element

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2003 Honda Element. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (two problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Honda Element


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2003 Honda Element

The Steering problem

The rear trailing arm of the car came off while driving. The part of the frame where the suspension connects rusted through. I looked up related cases and it seams that there is a recall only in canada and not in the us. This is dangerous and almost sent me off the road with no warning.   Read details...

The Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

I was driving west on va. State route 33 when I noticed a small deer in the road. As I manuvered to avoid the deer, the car went completetly out of control. Car struck embankment and rolled over. Car landed right side up. All rear windows broken out. Vehicle is total lost.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

2003 Honda Element, front window cracked under the seal up on the right hand passenger side. Popping noise in steering column developed after approx 15k miles. Power steering rod replaced in Aug 04. Returned to dealer in September.   Read details...


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