Honda Element owners have reported 88 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (50 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (18 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The trailing arm connection that connects to the subframe has completely rusted make the car unsafe to drive. Parts will break and driver will lose control of the car. These same parts were recalled in canada many years ago. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Honda Element. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Element. When the vehicle was parked on an incline, it independently rolled backwards without warning. As a result, the vehicle failed to shift out of the park position. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to start the vehicle without warning. Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Element. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph and approaching a stop sign, the contact observed a noise coming from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. Read details...
On a resent trip to colder climates, where there was still some snow on the ground, while parking in a parking lot, I hit a small patch of snow and slid into a tree. Normally I would expect no damage due to the low speed I was traveling at around 5 mph and car bumpers to protect the vehicle in low Read details...