Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Honda Element has 10 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Honda Canada recognized the safety risks from salt damage to the frames and rear suspension of Honda... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | SUSPENSION | left rear rear trailing arm rusted out. had car checked due to rough ride & was informed said part s... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The trailing arm mounts are severely rotted due to rust and my mechanic has claimed that it is unsaf... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | SUSPENSION | I live in Minnesota and my Elements rear trailing arms are badly rusted. There is a recall for the s... |
| Jan 14, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Rusting rear suspension is safety issue. Elements were already recalled in Canada but not yet in USA... |
| Aug 9, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | These cars have severe issues with their frames and they rot. There are TONS of recalls in Canada an... |
| Apr 20, 2023 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | LEFT REAR (DRIVER SIDE) TRAILING CONTROL ARM CAME OUT OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET CAUSING THE TIRE ASSEM... |
| Jan 3, 2021 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | I AM LOCATED IN OHIO AND THE REAR TRAILING ARM HAS RUSTED OUT TO THE POINT THAT IT IS ON THE VERGE O... |
| Jul 10, 2018 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | WE GOT A LETTER IN THE MAIL ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS. AIR BAG LIGHT ALWAYS ON. WE HAVE A KNOC... |
| Sep 18, 2008 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | OUR CAR, TRAVELING AT 40 MPH WAS HIT FROM THE SIDE AT THE LEFT FRONT, AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, SIGNIFICANT ... |