4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,667 miles

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problem #3

Jul 202021

Element

  • miles
The rear trailing arm of the car came off while driving. The part of the frame where the suspension connects rusted through. I looked up related cases and it seams that there is a recall only in Canada and not in the US. This is dangerous and almost sent me off the road with no warning. Everything else on the car works wonderfully and the car rand and drove great until this happened.

- Brewster, NY, USA

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problem #2

Jun 142016

Element

  • miles
Takata recall : airbag recall slip, no parts available, steering seems to have issues on drivers front, while in motion, transmission whines, while backing and driving any road style, remote key lock issues, stationary

- Wheeling, WV, USA

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problem #1

Aug 312011

Element 4-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
Tumblers in ignition becomes mal aligned, key will not insert or turn, engine will not start. This is not part of the current active recall on the ignition system. I have replaced the ignition lock cylinder twice in 3 years. It is a common occurrence, ask any one who drives a 2003 Element, they've replaced this part too. Honda only warranties the part for one year.

- Kittery, ME, USA

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