2008 Honda Element Recalls

What To Do If Your Element Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Honda, so if you own a 2008 Element take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Honda to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2008 Element Recalls

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) Recall for 2008 Honda Element

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 04 2011
  • NHTSA Reference #11V395000
  • Number Affected 1,512,107

  Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Accord, 2007-2010 cr-V, and 2005-2008 Element passenger cars manufactured from July 1, 2004, through September 3, 2010. The outer race of the secondary shaft bearing may be broken during certain driving styles. A broken outer race may cause abnormal noise, the malfunction indicator light to turn on, and allow contact between the transmission idle gear and an electronic sensor housing within the transmission.

  Consequence: This could result in a short circuit causing the engine to stall. Additionally, broken pieces of the outer race or ball bearing from the secondary shaft may become lodged in the parking pawl resulting in the vehicle rolling after the driver has placed the gear selector in the park position. Engine stall and unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons within the path of a rolling vehicle.

  Fix: Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software free of charge. The safety recall began on August 27, 2011. Owners may contact Honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #11V395000 »

• EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE Recall for 2008 Honda Element

  • Recall Announced JUNE 15 2010
  • NHTSA Reference #10V271000
  • Number Affected 13

  Summary: All in one mobility is recalling certain model year 1997 through 2008 conversion vans equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. There is a possibility of a defective weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin.

  Consequence: The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.

  Fix: All in one mobility will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on June 22, 2010. Owners may contact all in one mobility at 1-503-255-5005.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #10V271000 »

• SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Recall for 2008 Honda Element

  • Recall Announced MARCH 16 2010
  • NHTSA Reference #10V098000
  • Number Affected 412,000

  Summary: Honda has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2007 and 2008 Odyssey and Element passenger vehicles manufactured between July 28, 2006 and August 21, 2008. Air can enter the vsa modular pump during an initial self-check process that occurs shortly after each time the engine is started. It is possible for enough air to enter the system to result in a brake pedal that feels soft or lower to the floor.

  Consequence: If the owner does not have any brake service or maintenance performed over a period of months or years, the system can continue to accumulate enough air to affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Honda will notify owner and Honda dealers will repair the vsa modulator by removing any existing air in the brake system then apply sealant and caps to prevent air from entering the brake system free of charge. The safety recall began on May 3, 2010. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #10V098000 »

• SUSPENSION:REAR Recall for 2008 Honda Element

  • Recall Announced JULY 29 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08V349000
  • Number Affected 241

  Summary: Honda is recalling 241 MY 2008 Element vehicles. The front bushing bracket of the left trailing arm of the rear suspension may have been improperly welded and could separate from the trailing arm.

  Consequence: A separated bushing bracket could cause the suspension to release the lower portion of the wheel hub, causing a loss of control and damage to the brake system which could lead to a crash.

  Fix: Owners will be contacted by phone and advised to stop driving their vehicles until they have taken their vehicle to a dealer for inspection. Dealers will inspect the left rear trailing arm and, if necessary, replace it free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2008. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V349000 »