https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Honda Element. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:29:05 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2172207 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle (2-owner, all svc records), involved in a head-on collision, with approximately 75% of impact/damage to the Driver’s front (see photos). The passenger front (25% of impact) airbag deployed, the DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG did NOT deploy. The Takata airbag recall service/replacement (see invoice) was performed by a local Honda dealership on 01/08/2018. (Factory recall: 16-047; Kit Inflator: 06999) https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2167028 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 722 2024 dealer try to replace a defective seatbelt buckle could not do the repair could not get a replacement from Honda SRS light stays on so that if the vehicle is in an accident, the airbags will not deploy. Have been waiting on this partfor a very long time. Have no information from Honda when this will be available. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2165367 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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? https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2158793 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Honda Canada recognized the safety risks from salt damage to the frames and rear suspension of Honda Elements and recalled all years of the Element for warranty repairs, or if the damage was too severe, buy back of the vehicles. Yet they have not in the USA in rust belt states where salt damage is prevalent. As you will note from the attached photos, severe injury or death could occur in a major https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2157146 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT left rear rear trailing arm rusted out. had car checked due to rough ride & was informed said part so rusted it was dangerous to drive. damage so severe repair not feasible. appears this is a problem with elements & some crvs. canada apparently has a recall for this, & US should, too. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2147320 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear trailing arm was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the re https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2145565 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Please see attachment: https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2141833 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The trailing arm mounts are severely rotted due to rust and my mechanic has claimed that it is unsafe to drive. The element has been recalled in Canada for this same issue. It is a huge safety concern for a vehicle that is otherwise in great condition. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2141834 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The trailing arm mounts are severely rotted due to rust and my mechanic has claimed that it is unsafe to drive. The element has been recalled in Canada for this same issue. It is a huge safety concern for a vehicle that is otherwise in great condition. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2136772 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rusting rear suspension is safety issue. Elements were already recalled in Canada but not yet in USA since not enough complaints were issued. The Element is based on the CRV which already does have a recall in USA for this issue https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2136600 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2136601 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2136602 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2131322 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Honda Element. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking spot, the driver’s side rear trailing arm fractured. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon researching the failure, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V349000 (Suspension). The vehicle was towed to the husband's place of employment. The contact called the local dealer, w https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2121791 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rear driver side trailing arm separating from body non repairable. Needs professional inspection. Northern state purchased Michigan driven in salt conditioned roadways. Canadian recall for same issue. Recall Details Transport Canada Recall Number2021-024 Recall Date2021-01-26 Last Updated2023-07-07 Notification TypeSafety TC SystemStructure Issued byHONDA Manufacturer Recall NumberHO65 Unit https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2115115 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Honda Element. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle began to tilt sideways while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled off to the shoulder of the roadway. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear driver’s side control arm had separated f https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2112008 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Trailing arm mount rotting out from rust https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2111438 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT I had arrived home on 7/17/2025 and was sitting in my parked vehicle under my carport talking on the phone when I heard a very loud bang. I was disoriented and worried that my safety may be at risk, so I asked the person I was speaking to if they would stay on the line with me until I made it inside. I stepped out of the vehicle and was walking around the back of it when I noticed the rear quarte https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2111269 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving and my odometer light and dash lights went dim on me. I changed the bulbs it didn't make a difference. I had to replace the instrument cluster. Other complaint is drivers seat keeps loosening from the floor https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2111270 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving and my odometer light and dash lights went dim on me. I changed the bulbs it didn't make a difference. I had to replace the instrument cluster. Other complaint is drivers seat keeps loosening from the floor https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2110856 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT I live in Minnesota and my Elements rear trailing arms are badly rusted. There is a recall for the same issue in Canada but not in the US. This is my 2006 Honda Element with 96k miles. I would love to be able to get another at least 100k miles if not lots more. These cars can go to 400k if maintained well. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2110006 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rust corrosion https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2110007 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rust corrosion https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2110008 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rust corrosion https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2105856 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT my control arm mount and frame of my element is rusted out, it is an ongoing problem with the honda element as i am seeing a lot of people online with similar issues. if this fails, it could put people at risk, i also see other elements on the road with a camber'd out back tire on the driver side. i believe these wheels would fall into the car causing an accident. there are no warning lights tha https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2105857 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT my control arm mount and frame of my element is rusted out, it is an ongoing problem with the honda element as i am seeing a lot of people online with similar issues. if this fails, it could put people at risk, i also see other elements on the road with a camber'd out back tire on the driver side. i believe these wheels would fall into the car causing an accident. there are no warning lights tha https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2101599 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT There is corrosion on the rear trailing arm and surrounding area. Also rust is forming on rear subframe / crossmembers and the front subframe. Over time, this can result in premature structural failure and catastrophic accident. It poses a serious safety risk. It affects the structural integrity of the suspension system. There’s no recall even though multiple complaints exist for similar make/mode https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2101183 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT There is a massive rust spot under the driver side seating position where your feet would rest while driving. Seems as there isn't significant drainage holes in this area. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2100577 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rear Trailing Arm Rusted Out, Car Can not be repaired per two citified mechanics. https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element https://plaincars.com/make/honda-element#complaint-2100578 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rear Trailing Arm Rusted Out, Car Can not be repaired per two citified mechanics.