2009 Honda Element Problems, complaints & recalls

The frame rusted and separated where the rear trail arm connects to the vehicle, so it cannot move.

The car is extremely rusty, so much so that the driver side trailing arm detached from the rest of the frame. The driver side rear suspension components are detached from the car. The car has been garage-kept since new, yet is extremely rusty. This is just like what the Canadian Honda Element recall was all about. The local dealership refused to do anything and said the car was out of warranty.

There is corrosion on the rear trailing arm and surrounding area. Also rust is forming on rear subframe / crossmembers and the front subframe. Over time, this can result in premature structural failure and catastrophic accident. It poses a serious safety risk. It affects the structural integrity of the suspension system. There's no recall even though multiple complaints exist for similar make/model.

Just like the same era's Honda CR-V (the Honda Element's sibling car with many of the same components), the undercarriage rust on my vehicle is excessive: as described in the same era Honda CR-V's NHTSA Recall (23V-228). Sections of my car's rear frame are rusty. Just like with the CR-V, a recall for the rear frame corrosion first occurred in Canada and then in the US: see NHTSA Recall 23V-228's chronology. The Honda Element's Canadian recall is as follows: "Transport Canada Recall - 2021024 - HONDA". As of today,...

Just like the same era's Honda CR-V (the Honda Element's sibling car with many of the same components), the undercarriage rust on my vehicle is excessive: as described in the same era Honda CR-V's NHTSA Recall (23V-228). Large sections of my car's rear frame are completely missing, as shown in the photographs. My car is now undriveable. I had it towed to two Honda dealerships at my expense and both refused to even look at the car's rust, when I explicitly asked them to determine if the car was safe to drive....

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Element. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the contact observed a noise coming from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that when the vehicle came to a stop, he opened the driver's door and observed the rear passenger's side tire was sideways. The vehicle was towed to a body shop where the contact was informed that the frame of the vehicle near the trailing arm was rusted through and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,403.

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Element. The contact stated there was an extreme amount of rust on the vehicle. The contact stated that the trailing arm was corroded and had several holes. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to assist with the repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 274,000.

While driving the left rear wheel went sideway... looking underneath the Unibody had corroded to the point the left control arm separated from the car making it undrivable.... was told to not drive the car as it is not safe...

The driver side rear trail arm broke free from under the vehicle. Vehicle loses control much like having flat tires but more violent fish tailing. Vehicle is hard to control to pull over to shoulder. Photos were shown to local Honda dealer representative, Scott Guyette. (Gustman Honda in Appleton Wi). Scott Guyette at the dealership stated that he has seen this numerous times on the Honda Element and they are currently fixing Honda CRVs with the same issue. Email: ([email protected]) He stated, don't tow it in, just send photos, which I did.

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Element. The contact stated the driver's side rear trailing arm detached from the vehicle while he was reversing at an undisclosed speed, and the vehicle stopped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated the failure occurred due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed them they could not provide assistance, and then the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

A failed modulator. Service advisory a52 mushy brakes.

Brake pedal too soft. Changed fluid, still the same.

Spongy brake pedal goes almost to floor. Have new rotors & pads and just had the system flushed and bled. No change in operation. Still spongy and travel almost to floor. Symptoms have existed for years.

The brake pedal is very soft and the brakes wear unevenly and clappers lock up even after replacement of pads roters, clappers, hoses,and bleeding brake system

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda element. While parking the vehicle, the contact applied the emergency brake; however, the vehicle accelerated, drove over a curb, and crashed into a parked and unoccupied vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to flow honda (2600 peters creek pkwy, winston salem, nc 27127, (888) 902-4024), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

The car accelerates incorrectly making it unsafe to drive. No matter how much gas you give it, the car will only go 15 mph. This can cause serious accidents, especially when entering a highway or turning left. The only warning you get is a light on the dashboard. The problem on the computer test shows a p2138(37) code. App sensor a/b (throttle position to sensor.

I was driving my honda element 2009 on a hwy in sc. The car was in motion and I had a green light and the car was moving forward when a woman who was driving in the opposite direction, made a left turn in the intersection failing to yield me the right of way. My car impacted her car on one side most likely the passenger side door and the collision was a frontal collision for my car. None of the frontal air bags in my vehicle were deployed. I hit my face on the windshield and I suffered a contusion/ light fracture...

Takata recall : after servicing our honda vehicle today, there is a warning not to allow a passenger in the front seat, and they cannot or will not repair/replace the dangerous airbag. Why can they not disable it until they can replace or remove it? How can I use this auto for my family if it's dangerous?

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 honda element. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v344000 (air bags) and 16v320000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Interim shaft bearing broken - replaced by two different dealer service departments at 20k miles in june 2014 and also at 30k miles in dec 2015 with ordinary suburban driving

Brake pedal is soft and goes to the floor when the engine is running. When the engine is off the pedal is hard and does not go to the floor.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda element. The contact stated that while at a stop sign to make a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the rear drivers side panel causing the vehicle to spin around three times in the opposite direction. The air bags deployed with force, metal fragments ejected from the air bag. The contacts glasses came off and a metal fragment pealed the contacts right eye lid causing excessive bleeding. The contact experienced bruises to the face and bruising from the seat belt. A police...

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda element. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14v351000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda element. The contact stated that she took her vehicle in for a routine check up but was informed that the cover of both front ball joints were missing and that both the ball joints and the control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Air conditioning condenser - cut on air conditioning after winter, would not cool. Taken to local dealer, bill gatton honda in bristol, tn. Told road debris through condenser, not covered under 3 yr/36,000 mile warranty (we had also purchased extended 100,000 mile warranty). This vehicle is driven lightly around town, no high speed highways (interstates, etc.). Aware that honda has had class action litigation for identical complaint with other honda vehicles (odyssey van, acura, civic, etc.), Therefore, it is...