Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2003 Honda Element. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the ball joint (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Ball Joint problems | |
| Suspension Torsion Bar problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems |
The trailing arm connection that connects to the subframe has completely rusted make the car unsafe to drive. Parts will break and driver will lose control of the car. These same parts were recalled in canada many years ago. Read details...
After an accident on 4/24/08 in which my vehicle was rear ended after coming to complete stop for an emergency vehicle I was struck from behind at 50 mph. My vehicle's rear end was lifted off the ground placing all the weight on the front suspension before the rear came back down on the ground. Read details...
Less than 100 miles a banging sound began intermitently coming from the rear of the vehicle. I got under the rear of the vehicle and the nut which holds the rear torsion bar on was about to fall off. Looks like it might be a self locking nut but could easily turn with my fingers. Read details...