Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Honda Element has 14 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | my control arm mount and frame of my element is rusted out, it is an ongoing problem with the honda ... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Trailing arm mount rotting out from rust |
| Jul 7, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The trailer arm rusted at the mount. I was told it was not safe to drive. I have learned that this... |
| May 23, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The rear left trailing arm mounting point is completely corroded through, making the car unsafe to d... |
| Jan 2, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Drivers side rear control arm mount is almost none distant from rust. The subframe is almost gone an... |
| Aug 16, 2023 | SUSPENSION | the left rear trailing arm separated from the body causing the wheel to turn outward and stop moving... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The rear driver’s side trailing arm, which connects to the frame and body of the car, is rusted out ... |
| May 22, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2004 Honda Element. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the rear trailing ar... |
| May 18, 2023 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My air conditioner went out and I was going to put car in reverse to see if the fans were working. W... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel filler neck has rusted through. If pumping gas into the vehicle, gasoline runs onto the gr... |
| Aug 17, 2022 | SUSPENSION | Excessive corrosion rear suspension near control arm. Honda has already issued a recall in Canada. I... |
| Dec 27, 2010 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID H... |
| May 1, 2009 | SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2004 HONDA ELEMENT: (I HAVE 2 AND BOTH HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXACT PROBLEMS)1. AIRBAGS WARNING LIGHTS ... |
| Sep 14, 2005 | SUSPENSION,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | I HAVE HAD MY HONDA ELEMENT INTO MY DEALER FOR THE SAME CREAKING ISSUE IN THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE OVE... |