- The problem
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Element passenger vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. The wire that supplies power to the trailer turn signal lights was inadvertently switched with the stop lamp wire. As a result the turn signals only illuminate when the brake lamps are illuminated. This does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 20, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Electrical system
2008 Honda Element Electrical problems
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2008 Honda Element's electrical system with NHTSA - 5% of all its complaints, most recently on June 13, 2017. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Electrical recalls for the 2008 Honda Element
Electrical complaints
My low beems stopped working when I use the high beems they suddenly turn off while driving we changed the light bulbs and they still don,t work
Heavy snow conditions (ct feb. 6, 2015) Car transmission light appeared, pulled over, read manual which instructed driver to proceed moderately, without rapid acceleration, to either a service garage or safe place. Drove home (4.5 Miles) but drive is steep. Some wheel slippage then car stalled and would not start. Towed february 6 to champagne motors of mansfield, ct. Researched problem on line and discovered a recall for tcm that was not performed on car. Champagne could not do repairs and car ended up at honda...
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of manchester,ct. After 4 weeks called honda to mention the recall (nhtsa # 11v-395) and service clerk said their repairs had nothing to do with the problem unless I was shifting from d-n-r to rock the car in snow. I said I was in drive up a hill, slipped, shifted to n then r to back up, then d, and it failed. Dealer never checked for open recalls when car (bought used) was purchased. Not sure if they are required to by law. *Tr
[[redacted]] - speedometer gauge needles fell off both the tac and speedometer. Now bright lights in your eyes! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
I replaced the tires on my new 2008 honda element on 10/21/2007 at 869 miles since the tires that the came with the vehicle had poor traction in rain. A month later, the tpms light came on and I took it to the dealer on 11/26/2007 at 1056 miles. Honda of seattle concluded that the system just needed a reset and proceeded with doing so. Several days later, the tpms light came on again so I took it to honda of seattle on 12/05/2007 at 1161 miles. They found that one tire sensor was not sending out a signal so it...
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was replaced. Several weeks later the tpms sensor came on again so it was taken to honda of seattle on 01/04/2008 at 1840 miles. This time honda of seattle replaced another tpms sensor and the tpms receiver unit, however the tpms light was still on. At this time, honda of seattle concluded that the new tires that were installed (elsewhere) had too much carbon in them thus blocking the signals from tpms sensors and therefore the problem would not resolve itself until the tires were replaced. Five years later, since I was wanting to replace the tires again, I took it to honda of seattle to confirm their previous diagnosis that the tires were a problem. Now they stated that the tpms light was on due to the failure of all four sensors related to water corrosion. They replaced all four sensors on 09/25/2012 at 28206 miles. Shortly thereafter, the tpms light came on again and honda of seattle found that one of the new tpms sensors had failed so they replaced it on 10/03/2012 at 28317 miles. After that, with no light coming for weeks, I felt comfortable that the tpms problem was finally corrected and replaced all four tires on 10/20/2012 at 28518 miles. However on 11/11/2012 the tpms light came on again and the car was taken to honda of seattle on 11/14/2012 at 28691 miles. Two of the new sensors had failed again and were replaced. *Tr
IGNITION SWITCH SEIZED LOCKING ALL CONTROLS. *TR
Tl - the contact owns a 2008 honda element. She stated after parking her vehicle when she gets out of the vehicle and reach for the door she gets shocked. She stated this happens all the time. The vehicle has never been taken to the dealer. The contact stated this has been going on since she purchased the vehicle. The failure mileage was 12 and the current mileage was 18,297. Vwb
Honda Element electrical complaints by year
Element electrical problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data