Honda Element jerking problems

Filed Nov 14, 2024 · Steering, Suspension · GA

We have had to repair the front suspension parts the entire front suspension and steering component on our 2010 honda element ex and from the very first time we drove it. It never drove right. It would jerk you out of a curve we took it back to the dealer twice and they kept telling us it was because we were not used to driver assist system. Well since then 5 times we have had the front end steering and suspension replaced thousands of dollars! Why has there not been a recall? and from friends responses it's not just the Element, it's Honda Civic and Honda Accord also, the parts are made too short. Honda even has a extension kit but you can't buy it! Why has there been NO recall?

Filed Apr 10, 2024 · Suspension · MI

The left rear control arm pulled out of the subframe and floor panel and hit the pavement facing forward, the direction in which the car was moving. The left rear tire pulled out and away from the vehicle, and the car lurched downward. There were sparks. I was pulling away from a gas pump at a service station. I stopped the car immediately and had it towed to a mechanic. There was no warning. There were no unusual sounds or movements prior to the incident. Approximately 100 miles before the incident, a licensed mechanic did a safety inspection and test drove the vehicle prior to doing maintenance on other parts of the car. Two different mechanics inspected the vehicle and determined it was unsafe to repair it. The control arm broke off due to excessive rust and corrosion, which was not visible during the safety inspection, because the area was visually blocked by a strut.

Filed Oct 16, 2020 · Driver assistance · 139,624 miles · RI

Vsa light comes on and turns off intermittently..and at times it happens on the highway which causes the car to jerk and not run right when going above 2500rpm..then the light will go away but the cel indicator will stay on ...at my wits end and dont know what to do

Filed Nov 12, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 10 miles · WA

I was just driving my 2007 honda element to work in the north end of seattle, and all of the sudden my vehicle started jerking and the check engine light, vsa and steering light came on the "triangle with a lightning bolt in it" it started running rough. When I would step on the gas it would cause the car to jerk and the speedometer would idle up and down. It was very intense. I would lift off the gas patel and try to let it smoothin out. It definitely is a safety issue. I looked online and saw a recall on the 2007 and 2008 honda element, over 68,000 of them. I went to honda of seattle and they told me there wasn't a recall, I then told him to look online and he tried to tell me that my car wasn't covered. He started to quote some numbers of what the diagnostic would cost and then they would go from there. I then told them to return my vehicle and brought it to my mechanic. The total cost to fix what honda wouldn't even though it is a recall is $450.00. This is unfair and honda needs to make this right!

Filed Oct 31, 2012 · Acceleration · 70,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda element. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and lunged forward after the brake pedal was applied. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not made of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 88,708.

Filed Sep 23, 2011 · Steering · 48,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the vehicle started to jerk violently from side to side. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 48,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2010 · Airbags · 111,000 miles · CA · 1 injury

Driving to work at 6:20am on 08/27/2010, while exiting the 91 freeway (going eastbound) and entering the 71n towards chino hills, my driver side airbag deployed out of nowhere. The deployment (or better, the explosion) hit the left side of my face, my left arm and jerked my head towards the other side (to the right/passenger seat). For a couple of seconds I had no idea what had happened and was partially deaf for about an hour. Now my face and arm sting a little, my neck is a little stiff and I'm still hearing a little ring in my left ear. I contacted honda's corporate office in torrance, ca and was told that it was very likely honda would not be responsible for the financial burden since my car is a 2005 element, past the warranty. To that, all I have to say (or ask) is: once the car is out of the warranty, does the manufacturer cease to have responsibility over the overall safety of it's vehicles? To me it seems that is there was no accident, my car wasn't hit or it didn't hit anything, that my airbag shouldn't deploy. Nobody has ever told me there is an expiration date on an airbag and my seats are in great condition (as is the rest of my car). Ultimately, this deployment could have cost me my life, and I am not exaggerating. I was blown in the face on a major freeway, if I had lost control due to the explosion I could have slammed my car into a wall or another car.

Filed Oct 2, 2009 · Seats · 20,000 miles · MD

Owner of a 2005 honda element. The driver's seat rocks back and forth, getting progressively worse and now rocking left and rock. This presents a danger when trying to accelerate and brake during driving. Since the problem is worsening I feel that at some point my seat will definitely come unmounted causing an accident. Honda's local dealership and corporate office refuse to fix this issue for free. This could result in a multitude of injuries - even whiplash from jerking of the vehicle. A service bulletins was issued yet honda claims they do not see this as an issue even though there have been numerous reports and complaints. This is a constant issue for me when driving especially during stop and start and turning.

Filed Nov 17, 2007 · Transmission · 1,800 miles · IL

All the transmission fluid leaked out of vehicle. Vehicle would not go into gear. Vehicle only slid backwards until placed in park. Vehicle was towed to dealer for repair. Dealer put in transmission fluid, checked pressure and returned to owner. In 5-7 days vehicle began to jerk backwards forcefully. Returned vehicle to dealer for repair. Vehicle has been at dealer for 4 days now. Dealer first replaced solenoid switch. Honda would not release to dealer new transmission until solenoid was replaced. Now dealer has to keep car longer to replace transmission.

Filed Mar 14, 2004 · Acceleration · 14,000 miles · TX

When engine is cold started(no matter what temp outside), the engine fast idles at about 1500 RPM. When shifted into reverse or drive the engine accelerates to 2500 RPM. Heavy braking and lurching results. Car will reach speed of 20mph.*ak this has been going on for about 6 mos