Honda Element owners have reported 48 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The check engine light indicated a "gas cap" code, and the "side airbag off" light was illuminated. Upon diagnosis, the technician identified significant rust and cracked transmission components, resulting in fluid leakage. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Element. The contact stated that while his vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the vehicle independently drifted backwards without warning. Due to the failure, the vehicle collided with another vehicle which resulted in the injury of the occupant inside the other Read details...
Automatic transmission: when shifting from 1st gear to 2nd gear, there is a gear slippage action and sound in the transmission. Apparently, this failure is related to NHTSA campaign # 11v395000 / Honda�s recall campaign # r89. Read details...
Able to remove ignition key when transmission in gear. Read details...
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. Read details...