This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The drivers side rear trailing arm mounting point on my Honda Element has completely rotted out, making my car a seriously unsafe vehicle to drive. This is a well known issue to both Honda and the NHTSA as Honda has already recalled both the Element and CR-V in Canada, and the CR-V here in the USA, but not the Element. NHTSA # 23v-228, Transport Canada Recall - 2021024 - HONDA
My Honda Element unibody has rusted out resulting in the real axle trailing arm separating from the vehicle. This happened while my daughter was driving - luckily she was not injured. This is a known issue at Honda. Honda Elements years 2003-2011 have already been recalled for a repair or reimbursement in Canada (see recall # 2021024) and all Honda CR-Vs in the United States model years 2007-2011 have also been recalled in the Unites States for the same issue (NHTSA # 23V-228). This issue represents an extremely hazardous risk in the Honda Elements, as well as the potential complete loss of the vehcile. The recall for the Elements should be extended to the United States immediately.
The rear trailing arm mounts rust right off the car and the entire piece falls off out of nowhere. I was lucky to be going about 10 mph when this happened to me and it slide the car sideways.I have no doubt I would have flipped at highway speeds. I-??ve seen hundreds of other elements with the same issues on forums it-??s bad enough that in Canada they have a buyback. The police where there quickly and saw it and said the same but. Insurance won-??t do anything cause it-??s a part that broke. Away from the body and I was going slow enough. No warning even had tires installed a few days prior and they didn-??t see anything that was scary.
As I was driving down the interstate, I heard a slight rattling sound. I then saw the left side windshield molding garnish completely break off of my car and fly into the road. I inspected the part and noticed that the plastic brackets that held it together were worn out from normal wear and tear, and became weak. This created a road hazard that nearly hit the vehicle behind me, and I was not in a spot where I could slow down and retrieve the part without causing a greater traffic hazard myself, as this occurred during rush hour.
Despite normal maintenance and care the paint hood of my car began cracking. The cracking continues to spread. After some research I learned this is a common problem with certain Honda vehicles, including my '08 Element. One example: www.hondaproblems.com/trends/peeling-paint/ Honda wipes their hands clean of this despite knowingly putting faulty paint and clear coat on their vehicles. This is unfair business practice and swindles consumers.
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- Circle Pines, MN, USA