Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Honda element has 13 recalls, 110 complaints.
13
Recalls
110
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V182000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 ...
19E068000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2...
19V501000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybr...
19V499000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-...
18V268000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2...
17V029000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura R...
16V344000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 200...
15V320000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hy...
12V436000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Element passenger vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. The wire ...
11V395000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH S...
10V098000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
HONDA HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 ODYSSEY AND ELEMENT PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 28, 2006 AND...
08V349000
SUSPENSION:REAR
HONDA IS RECALLING 241 MY 2008 ELEMENT VEHICLES. THE FRONT BUSHING BRACKET OF THE LEFT TRAILING ARM OF THE REAR SUSPENSION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY W...
10V271000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
ALL IN ONE MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2008 CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THERE IS A POSS...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2008 Honda Element 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | SUSPENSION | Rotted and rusted out trailing arms |
| Sep 16, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2008 Honda Element. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking spot... |
| Apr 16, 2025 | STRUCTURE | There is a massive rust spot under the driver side seating position where your feet would rest whil... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | My mechanic informed me that this car will no longer pass NYS inspection due to body rust/corrosion ... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The driver side rear trail arm broke off bending the strut with the tire hanging, it happened in my ... |
| Aug 12, 2024 | STRUCTURE | I just purchased a 2008 Honda Element and took it for inspection and the entire undercarriage is rus... |
| Aug 4, 2024 | STRUCTURE | I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding a serious safety concern involving the Honda El... |
| Jun 23, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2008 Honda Element. The contact stated while driving 20-30 MPH over a bump, the v... |
| Apr 9, 2024 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I took my very well maintained Honda Element into the shop for routine maintenance and a pre-spring/... |
| Apr 7, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2008 Honda Element. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the contact lost con... |
| Feb 16, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Was just about to drive on a 55mph road when the drivers side rear trailing arm fell off from the fr... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The rear trailing arms are rusting faster than anything else on my beloved Honda. Honda has recalled... |
| Nov 5, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The drivers side rear trailing arm mounting point on my Honda Element has completely rotted out, mak... |
| Oct 10, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS | My Honda Element unibody has rusted out resulting in the real axle trailing arm separating from the ... |
| Aug 10, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Rear wheel suspension broke while driving. Wheel forced into wheel well. ( Rear Trailing arm Broke?... |
| Jul 20, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2008 Honda Element. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Jun 2, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2008 Honda Element. The contact stated while receiving a routine service at the d... |
| May 31, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Left rear lower control arm frame rusted. Lower control arm detached from the vehicle. Appears to be... |
| May 23, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2008 Honda Element. The contact stated while changing the rear driver’s side tire... |
| Apr 21, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2008 Honda Element. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and the ... |