2008 Honda Element service brakes, hydraulic problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2008 Honda Element — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Since purchasing this vehicle new in june 2008, I have experienced a soft brake pedal after driving the vehicle approximately 2000-5000 miles. Bleeding the brakes seems to correct the soft brake pedal. However, after driving for approximately another 2000-5000 miles the pedal is again soft and…”
filed Oct 19, 2011
“At 22,294 miles my 2008 honda element, has severe premature brake pad, rotor wear. I heard and felt a severe grinding noise coming from the brakes. I had tires put on my car and the brake pads inspected and mechanic found nothing unusual. Two weeks later the noise returned louder and when I took my…”
filed Jan 5, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Element years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Element | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Element | 3 | 10% |
| 2007 Element | 11 | 10% |
| 2005 Element | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 Element | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 Element | 6 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.