The service and repair manual for the 2008 Honda Element — the 2.4L I4 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | LX Sport Utility 4-Door · EX Sport Utility 4-Door · SC Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 10 recalls · 128 complaints · 28 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Element manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 93
- General Information 1,619
- Accessories & Equipment 676
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 124
- Body & Frame 218
- Maintenance 78
- Brakes 210
- Restraints 111
- Drivelines & Axles 60
- Steering 78
- Electrical 379
- Suspension 131
- Engine Mechanical 190
- Transmission 78
- Engine Performance 3,244
- Front 245
- Rear 181
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Element
- Suspension — rear · 08V349000A separated bushing bracket could cause the suspension to release the lower portion of the wheel hub.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V501000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 19V499000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V344000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Service Brakes, Air · 10V098000If the owner does not have any brake service or maintenance performed over a period of months or yea.
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · 10V271000The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
- Vehicle Speed Control — accelerator pedal · 19E068000If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no long.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V029000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Electrical System — wiring · 12V436000Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially incre.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · 11V395000This could result in a short circuit causing the engine to stall. additionally, broken pieces of th.
Owners have filed 128 complaints and Honda has issued 28 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Element. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Element manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Element?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 across the LX Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Sport Utility 4-Door, SC Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 2008 Element problems does it help with?
10 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Element, covering suspension, air bags, service brakes, air. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 2008 Element wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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