2003 Honda Element suspension problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Honda Element — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The trailing arm connection that connects to the subframe has completely rusted make the car unsafe to drive. Parts will break and driver will lose control of the car. These same parts were recalled in Canada many years ago.”
filed Oct 5, 2025
“Rear driver side trailing arm separating from body non repairable. Needs professional inspection. Northern state purchased Michigan driven in salt conditioned roadways. Canadian recall for same issue. Recall Details Transport Canada Recall Number2021-024 Recall Date2021-01-26 Last Updated2023-07-07…”
filed Aug 19, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Element years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Element | 6 | 20% |
| 2009 Element | 6 | 21% |
| 2008 Element | 23 | 21% |
| 2007 Element | 14 | 13% |
| 2006 Element | 10 | 8% |
| 2005 Element | 13 | 8% |
| 2004 Element | 16 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Honda Element
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.