2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,348 miles

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problem #6

Mar 072022

Element

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Honda Element. The contact stated that while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the trailing arm fractured. In addition, the rear of the vehicle dropped to the ground and the driver's rear side of the vehicle was dragging on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

- Greenwood, MO, USA

problem #5

Oct 092023

Element

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Honda Element. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the independent mechanic informed him that the trailing arm mount was corroded, and that the subframe needed to be replaced. The mechanic advised the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

- Avon, CT, USA

problem #4

Aug 112008

Element

  • 62,000 miles
Crack formed on the lower driver side of my 2003 Honda Element with no sign of impact. The vehicle was parked.

- Sayreville, NJ, USA

problem #3

Jan 142004

Element

  • 35,588 miles
Consumer had windshield replaced on four occasions, because it made a howling noise. The company that replaced the windshield blamed the manufacturer for not fixing a bad weld. The manufacturer claimed the consumers model was prone to breakage because of the vertical position when struck by even the slightest impact within the black area on the outside edge of the glass, however the consumer disagreed with that theory, stating there had been other vehicle down through the years that had this type of windshield positioning without excessive windshield breakage.

- Hackettstown, NJ, USA

problem #2

Jul 182005

Element

  • 16,500 miles
1. Honda Element windshield spontaneously cracked and repaired at my cost 2. passenger side window spontaneously imploded on 7/18/05. Glass hit my son the driver and covered passenger seat. 3. Honda tells me over $300 repair bill is my problem

- Lake Bluff, IL, USA

problem #1

Jan 142004

(reported on)

Element

  • miles
Vehicle's radiator is exposed in the front end of the car. The vehicle's radiator has been replaced twice due to road debris flying into it and penetrating it. The consumer believes the design of the vehicle is flawed in some way and that the radiator and A/C condenser need some protection.

- Fountain Valley, CA, USA