# 2003 HONDA ELEMENT — SUSPENSION
> NHTSA complaint `2052963` · 2025-01-03 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** ELEMENT
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** SUSPENSION
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
in 2023 while driving my 2003 Honda Element the control arm ripped out of the frame I had it fixed to the tune of $1800. Fast forward to this week when servicing my Element I found a major rust spot on the other trailing arm bracket. After more research there is a recall in Canada to fix this but not in US. how can this be? It is a major flaw and concern that at high speeds the arm can rip out. Honda has a fix, but it is not offered in the US. please help!
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