Honda Element owners have reported 27 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Just like the same era's Honda cr-v (the Honda Element's sibling car with many of the same components), the undercarriage rust on my vehicle is excessive: as described in the same era Honda cr-v's NHTSA recall (23v-228). Read details...
Air bags and cruise control stopped working. Air bags is a safety issue and brought to dealer. Cable reel assembly in steering column was bad. Dealer said I had to pay for new assembly and labor. Read details...
I was driving west on va. State route 33 when I noticed a small deer in the road. As I manuvered to avoid the deer, the car went completetly out of control. Car struck embankment and rolled over. Car landed right side up. All rear windows broken out. Vehicle is total lost. Read details...
Steering and/or vsa system I bought a new Honda Element February 12th, 2005. Between then and near the end of 2006, I experienced a total loss of steering on at least 8 occasions. The car would continue in the direction that it was headed. There was no steering at all. Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Element. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph on smooth road surface. The steering wheel began to shake excessively. Also, traveling on rough road surfaces the vehicle exhibited less shaking. The vehicle was towed an authorized dealer. Read details...