Honda Element Complaints (2008)

113 consumer complaints on file.

#11524696May 31, 2023
SUSPENSION
Left rear lower control arm frame rusted. Lower control arm detached from the vehicle. Appears to be a recall in Canada on element and CRV but only CRV in USA.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523670May 24, 2023
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Element. The contact stated while changing the rear driver’s side tire, the contact became aware that the trailing arm link rail on the rear driver’s side had separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they were aware of the failure but there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 197,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518491April 23, 2023
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Element. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the rear driver’s side trailing arm had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516723April 12, 2023
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle stopped independently. The contact stated that she depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that two brake pads, one brake line, and one caliper on the front brakes needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle had not been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V119000 (Electronic Stability Control). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000. The contact stated there is an appointment to have repairs made on 05/23/23 and the dealership is also charging $150 diagnostic fee in addition to repairs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516320April 10, 2023
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Element. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for brake repair however, the mechanic became aware of corrosion on the driver's side rear trailing arm. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and could not be repaired. The vehicle was awaiting an appointment with the local dealer. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened but had since closed as the vehicle was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515985April 7, 2023
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Element. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal rubbing underneath the vehicle. The contact was able to park the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the rear driver’s side trailing arm had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487662October 3, 2022
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The front passenger window regulator went out. Window dropped down into the door panel.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487665October 3, 2022
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Driver side window regulator went out. Window dropped down on it's own.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11479122August 13, 2022
AIR BAGS
Airbag warning light stays on. Dealer indicates that the problem is a weight sensor. Dealer stated that seat belt issues and airbag issues were warranted by Honda. Dealer indicated that the weight sensor issue, which is used to deploy the airbag is not warranted. If seatbelts and airbags are warranted, why would the weight sensors that are an integral part of the SRS not be warranted? Dealer has estimated the cost of repairs at $1,240.47. Part to complete the repair is not available at this time. Per the dealer, it has been ordered with shipping date TBD.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476345July 28, 2022
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Element. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for an inspection, it was discovered that the rear suspension front bushing bracket trailing arm was rusted. The vehicle failed the inspection due to the failure. The contact was informed by the mechanic that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the same failure had been recalled in Canada but not in the United States. No further information was available. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11466643May 30, 2022
SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE:BODY
The rear trailing arm mounts rust right off the car and the entire piece falls off out of nowhere. I was lucky to be going about 10 mph when this happened to me and it slide the car sideways .I have no doubt I would have flipped at highway speeds. I’ve seen hundreds of other elements with the same issues on forums it’s bad enough that in Canada they have a buyback. The police where there quickly and saw it and said the same but. Insurance won’t do anything cause it’s a part that broke. Away from the body and I was going slow enough. No warning even had tires installed a few days prior and they didn’t see anything that was scary.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454926March 2, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
No incident, Soft Brake Pedal all the time
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11446665January 7, 2022
AIR BAGS
while driving 65 mph on the freeway my side passenger curtain airbag and the airbag in the from passenger seat deployed. We did not hit anything nor is there any visible damage to the exterior or underside of the car
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11407580April 12, 2021
SUSPENSION
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 20MPH ON A CITY STREET, SUSPENSION PARTS FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. UPON INSPECTION, FRAME RUST CAUSED THE REAR-TRAILING ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. AT HIGHER SPEEDS THIS MAY HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN AREAS THAT SALT THEIR ROADS. HONDA CANADA HAS A RECALL AND BUYBACK PROGRAM FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11394486February 3, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
WE JUST BOUGHT A USED 2008 HONDA ELEMENT AND WE THOUGHT THE BRAKE PEDAL NEEDED TO BE PUSHED TO THE FLOOR BECAUSE OF LOW BRAKE FLUID THAT THE HONDA SERVICE OF BATON ROUGE APPARENTLY DID NOT FILL, BUT IT STILL WAS NOT WORKING. WE BROUGHT IT IN AND OUR MECHANIC PULLED UP A SAFETY RECALL FOR AIR IN THE VSA MODULATOR, WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT THE BRAKES ARE DOING. THE HONDA DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT THE RECALL HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE IN 2016, SO THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO, EXCEPT GO IN AND CHARGE US TO DO THE SAME PROCESS AGAIN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11321143April 14, 2020
TIRES
2 OF 4 GENERAL GRABBER TIRES ARE LEAKING AIR FROM THE SIDEWALLS.. HAVE TO ADD AIR DAILY. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11255448September 13, 2019
STRUCTURE:BODY
AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, I HEARD A SLIGHT RATTLING SOUND. I THEN SAW THE LEFT SIDE WINDSHIELD MOLDING GARNISH COMPLETELY BREAK OFF OF MY CAR AND FLY INTO THE ROAD. I INSPECTED THE PART AND NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC BRACKETS THAT HELD IT TOGETHER WERE WORN OUT FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, AND BECAME WEAK. THIS CREATED A ROAD HAZARD THAT NEARLY HIT THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME, AND I WAS NOT IN A SPOT WHERE I COULD SLOW DOWN AND RETRIEVE THE PART WITHOUT CAUSING A GREATER TRAFFIC HAZARD MYSELF, AS THIS OCCURRED DURING RUSH HOUR.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11253380September 5, 2019
AIR BAGS
TAKATA INFLATORS, I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET HONDA TO FIX THE AIRBAG PROBLEM SINCE WE GOT THE FIRST LETTER IN THE MAIL AND EVEN HAD PEOPLE FROM HONDA COME TO OUR HOUSE AND WE HAVE SET UP VARIOUS APPOINTMENTS FOR THEM TO COME OUT TO REPLACE AIRBAGS TO ONLY HAVE AN EXCUSE OR NO SHOW, AS I TYPE THIS I HAVE BEEN ON THE PHONE FOR 40 MIN NOW TRYING TO GET THEAIR BAGS FIXED BUT STILL NO RESPONSE, I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON GETTING THE SAME TREATMENT FROM HONDA
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11196958April 17, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, SEAT BELTS, SUSPENSION
BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACEMENT CONSTANTLY. CALIPERS GET STUCK CAUSING BRAKES AND ROTORS TO GET STUCK AND FREEZE UP. ALSO BRAKES ARE ON WHEN DRIVING
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11151322November 13, 2018
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT WAS STRUCK HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INQUIRIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 198,318.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0

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