2007 Honda Element suspension problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2007 Honda Element — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving up my driveway on the way home the left swing arm seperated from the unibody allowing the left rear wheel to move aft jamming the left rear tire into the rear inside fender effectively locking that wheel at about a 20 degree angle.”
filed Sep 3, 2024
“The rest frame has rusted from the inside out, frame actually broke when going in for repairs. Was raised on lift for basic brake repair and the frame separated on the rear driver side. Same exact issue that was recalled in crvs of same year.”
filed Aug 13, 2024
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% |
| 2006 Element | 10 | 8% |
| 2005 Element | 13 | 8% |
| 2004 Element | 16 | 6% |
| 2003 Element | 25 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 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.