Honda Element owners have reported 111 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (97 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension noise (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Rear trailing arm attachment point to frame is rusting out and will cause the trailing arm to detatch from the frame. Vert little rust anywhere else on the car. This is a wide spread issue and very common with this model. Why is Honda not taking this serious? Read details...
There are two indicator lights for air pressure that come on and stay on without cause (pressure is normal) "tpms" and a symbol. It is a documented problem among owners online in group discussions. Read details...
Left rear (driver side) trailing control arm came out of the mounting bracket causing the tire assembly to fall off while driving on the highway. Lost control of vehicle and narrowly escaped a major accident. This defect has a recall notice in canada but not USA. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 Honda Element. While driving 65 mph, the contact had to swerve to avoid hitting a deer and the left rear struts snapped causing the vehicle to roll over 250 feet. The frontal air bags did not deploy but the side air bags did. The contact suffered injuries. Read details...
I took my Honda Element to the dealer complaining of a vibration in the right front of the car. I was told that my compliance bushings needed replaced but axles were fine. I picked up my car only to have the same problem. Read details...