2008 Honda Element 2WD 5dr AT LX
Consumer Information
Access the latest consumer-related information available for the 2008 Honda Element including all available Rebates, Warranties, Crash Tests Results and more.
News - Crash Test Results
- NHTSA Crash Test Results:
- Frontal Crash Ratings:
- Driver:
 - Passenger:
- Side Crash Ratings:
- Driver:
- Rear Passenger:
- Results based on a 35 MPH Frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and
- Passenger belts and airbags.
- NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING:
Rebate
- One of the following incentives may apply to this vehicle. Regional incentives may vary.
- Financing Incentive: 2.9% to 4.9%
- Expiration Date: 10/31/2007
Recall
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
- 08V349000
- Mfg`s Report Date:
- JUL 25, 2008
- Component:
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Potential Number Of Units 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.
- Remedy:
- 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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
- Notes:
Warranty
- <<< PRELIMINARY 2008 WARRANTY >>>
- Basic:
- 3 Years/36,000 Miles
- Drivetrain:
- 5 Years/60,000 Miles
- Corrosion:
- 5 Years/Unlimited Miles
- Emissions:
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