2006 HONDA ELEMENT Structure Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2006 HONDA ELEMENT
2 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 HONDA ELEMENT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Element. The contact stated that while HIS son was driving approximately 55 MPH, the driver heard a loud clunking sound, and the rear of the vehicle suddenly became unstable. The driver stopped and inspected the vehicle, and it was discovered that the driver’s side rear wheel was turned outward, and the rear driver’s side trailing arm had detached from the frame of the vehicle due to severe rust. The vehicle was later towed to a welding shop. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 123,000.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE VEHICLE WAS SET TOO FAR INTO THE DASH TO SEE THE GAUGES EFFECTIVELY DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND A CASE WAS OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. UPDATED 10/04/06. *JB
Other 2006 HONDA ELEMENT Problem Areas
Air Bags
39 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
11 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Structurebody
8 complaints
Electrical System
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
5 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Visibility
4 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint