Does the 2005 Honda Element have suspension problems?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Honda Element, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 86,000 miles.

Which Honda Element year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2008 Honda Element has the most suspension complaints (27), compared with 15 for the 2005.

Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Honda Element?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Honda Element is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Honda Element Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Honda Element, 9% of all 159 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 7 Element model years. Median mileage at failure: 86,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 15; 9% of 159
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 86,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Honda Element suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 13, 2008, latest Jul 11, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2008 to Jul 2026; peak Feb 2008 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Honda Element

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Element model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200515 (9%)
200611 (9%)
200717 (15%)
200827 (24%)
20097 (23%)
20108 (27%)
20111 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Honda Element have suspension problems?: NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Honda Element, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 86,000 miles.
Which Honda Element year has the most suspension complaints?: The 2008 Honda Element has the most suspension complaints (27), compared with 15 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Honda Element?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Honda Element is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.