2008 Honda Element Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“5 speed manual transmission: #1- difficulty engaging shifter into any gear (not in motion). #2- shifter/transmission pop out of gear to neutral while driving (city and highway). #3- difficulty up and down shifting smoothly. There are lots of complaints about manual shifter issues with Honda Element. This problem causes lack of motion of the car and temporary distraction while driving.”

“Heavy snow conditions (ct feb. 6, 2015) car transmission light appeared, pulled over, read manual which instructed driver to proceed moderately, without rapid acceleration, to either a service garage or safe place. Drove home (4.5 miles) but drive is steep. Some wheel slippage then car stalled and would not start. Towed february 6 to champagne motors of mansfield, ct. Researched problem on line and discovered a recall for TCM that was not performed on car. Champagne could not do repairs and car ended up at Honda of manchester,ct. …”

“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.”

“The contact owns a 2008 Honda Element. The contact stated while traveling 60 MPH the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated at the time of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the throttle body was cleaned; however, the vehicle towed back to the dealer. The dealer replaced the throttle body and the failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was 86,883 and the current mileage was 94,000.”