Suspension Related Problems of the 2004 Honda Element

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2004 Honda Element. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Honda Element

Problem Category Number of Problems
Suspension problems
12
Front Suspension problems
2
Rear Suspension problems
2

Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2004 Honda Element

The Suspension problem

My control arm mount and frame of my Element is rusted out, it is an ongoing problem with the Honda Element as I am seeing a lot of people online with similar issues. If this fails, it could put people at risk, I also see other Elements on the road with a camber'd out back tire on the driver side.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

I took my Honda Element to the dealer complaining of a vibration in the right front of the car. I was told that my compliance bushings needed replaced but axles were fine. I picked up my car only to have the same problem.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Element. While driving 65 mph, the contact had to swerve to avoid hitting a deer and the left rear struts snapped causing the vehicle to roll over 250 feet. The frontal air bags did not deploy but the side air bags did. The contact suffered injuries.   Read details...


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