Honda Element owners have reported 68 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (53 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's recreational vehicle lpg tank valve/gauge (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
There is corrosion on the rear trailing arm and surrounding area. Also rust is forming on rear subframe / crossmembers and the front subframe. Over time, this can result in premature structural failure and catastrophic accident. It poses a serious safety risk. Read details...
While driving on the interstate the speedometer needle, and the tachometer needle fell off of their gauges. In addition the gas gauge now no longer properly registers the amount of fuel in the tank so I am left to estimate. Read details...
I purchased a used Honda certified 2008 Honda Element from Honda dealership in December 2009. Attempted to use air conditioner for the first time may 2010. Air conditioner did not work. I took car to dealership and was told that a rock damaged condenser. Read details...
The driver side lock stopped working from the outside. First the alarm and automatic door lock stopped working. It would arm and unarm the alarm and unlock the back and side door but not the driver side door. Read details...
Poor radio performance on am stations only when car is moving. Not static. Sounds like loose wire to antenna. Dealer says no information on failure. Read details...