One problem related to automatic transmission control module has been reported for the 2008 Honda Element. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Honda Element based on all problems reported for the 2008 Element.
Heavy snow conditions (CT Feb. 6, 2015) car transmission light appeared, pulled over, read manual which instructed driver to proceed moderately, without rapid acceleration, to either a service garage or safe place. Drove home (4. 5 miles) but drive is steep. Some wheel slippage then car stalled and would not start. Towed February 6 to champagne motors of mansfield, CT. Researched problem on line and discovered a recall for tcm that was not performed on car. Champagne could not do repairs and car ended up at Honda of manchester,CT. After 4 weeks called Honda to mention the recall (nhsta # 11v-395) and service clerk said their repairs had nothing to do with the problem unless I was shifting from d-n-r to rock the car in snow. I said I was in drive up a hill, slipped, shifted to n then r to back up, then d, and it failed. Dealer never checked for open recalls when car (bought used) was purchased. Not sure if they are required to by law.
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