We have classified the 2 complaints from 2007 Honda Element about POWER TRAIN into the following categories.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda element. while driving 20 mph and changing gears, the clutch disengaged. the failure was persistent. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the clutch failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred numerous times. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
Vehicle shutters between the speeds of 20mph to 40mph. feels like its the transmission. when accelerating, the vehicle starts to shutter at speeds indicated. i have taken this to dealer and they can't duplicate. *tr
My honda element has a violet shuddering which occurs only during light acceleration at 30 to 40 mph. the shuddering stops once i let off the gas pedal. if i accelerate normally or more aggressively, there is no shudder. *tr
2007 honda element. consumer states several problems with vehicle to include transmission failure *tgw the consumer stated the transmission first failed at 15,000. the defect the dealer apparently repaired between march 22-26 and april 2008 has returned. recently, the vehicle started to shudder once more under light acceleration between 30-35 mph. the consumer also stated there was a persistent clicking sound coming from the front passenger seat. in addition, a malfunctioning radio console was replaced. the problem returned with the front passenger seat. the srs light illuminated on an intermittent basis and when it did illuminate, it stayed on for extended periods of time. *jb