Two problems related to transfer case have been reported for the 2003 Honda Element. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Honda Element based on all problems reported for the 2003 Element.
While driving 30 mph and making a left turn in the snow 4-wheel drive mechanism kicked in automatically, vehicle spun out and hit a vender yard post.
Four wheel drive does not engage when front wheels slip or spin. The left rear wheel turned one rotation on one incident. That is the only movement I've seen from the rear wheels.