2006 Honda Element suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2006 Honda Element — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Honda Canada recognized the safety risks from salt damage to the frames and rear suspension of Honda Elements and recalled all years of the Element for warranty repairs, or if the damage was too severe, buy back of the vehicles. Yet they have not in the USA in rust belt states where salt damage is…”
filed Dec 18, 2025
“left rear rear trailing arm rusted out. had car checked due to rough ride & was informed said part so rusted it was dangerous to drive. damage so severe repair not feasible. appears this is a problem with elements & some crvs. canada apparently has a recall for this, & US should, too.”
filed Dec 14, 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% |
| 2005 Element | 13 | 8% |
| 2004 Element | 16 | 6% |
| 2003 Element | 25 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.