2008 Honda Element Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Honda Element, 24% of all 112 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 7 Element model years. Median mileage at failure: 127,000 miles.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 27
- 24% of 112
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 127,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Honda Element suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 5, 2008, latest Apr 4, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Honda Element
- NHTSA 08V349000Jul 29, 2008Suspension, Wheels & Tires241 vehicles
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 welded and could separate from the trailing arm.
Risk: A separated bushing bracket could cause the suspension to release the lower portion of the wheel hub, causing a loss of control and damage to the brake system which could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be contacted by phone and advised to stop driving their vehicles until they have taken their vehicle to a dealer for inspection. Dealers will inspect the left rear trailing arm and, if necessary, replace it free of charge. The recall began on july 25, 2008. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Element model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Honda Element have suspension problems?
- NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Honda Element, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 127,000 miles.
- Which Honda Element year has the most suspension complaints?
- The 2008 Honda Element has the most suspension complaints (27), compared with 27 for the 2008.
- Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Honda Element?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Honda Element concerns the suspension: 08V349000.