2004 Honda Element structure problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2004 Honda Element — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“my control arm mount and frame of my element is rusted out, it is an ongoing problem with the honda element as i am seeing a lot of people online with similar issues. if this fails, it could put people at risk, i also see other elements on the road with a camber'd out back tire on the driver side…”
filed Jul 1, 2025
“The rear left trailing arm mounting point is completely corroded through, making the car unsafe to drive. If it were to fall off during driving the chances of it creating an accident are high. There are many other Elements with this specific spot rusting through.”
filed May 23, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Element years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Element | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 Element | 4 | 14% |
| 2008 Element | 14 | 13% |
| 2007 Element | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 Element | 11 | 9% |
| 2005 Element | 8 | 5% |
| 2003 Element | 32 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.