My Honda Element 2008 EX has a VSA Warning light and check engine light on. If I accelerate in low gear the car will ''buck'' but will not stall. I must accelerate slowly in order to avoid this. No problem braking. The VSA switch on the dashboard is non functional.
It may be as simple as your oil condition or oil level. If you have poor oil in your engine the VTEC system will not operate properly and when RPMs reach 2800 or so it will buck. If everything checks okay with the oil have the code checked for your check engine light/VSA light.
Honda has a recall for some 410,000 vehicle due to a defect with the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) module. According to the automaker, 344,00 Odysseys and 68,000 Elements 2007-2008 are affected by the problem
I can't find any such recall for the element can you post a link?
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Having the same problem, I think it's VSA sensor, car drivers fine until you get to about 3000 RPM, then it starts to buck.
Honda had a repetitive problem with the ABS modulator on their vehicles around 2008. This creates the VSA warning light and ABS light to activate and causes the exact problem you are talking about. I have a 2008 Honda CRV that does the same thing. The problem is, Honda wants over $1,200 for the part - when it should be a recall! I only paid $4,000 for my 2008 Honda CRV, so putting over $1,200 into the replacement of one simple part (not an engine nor transmission) seems absolutely ludicrous, particularly when it is obvious this part is of poor design and quality, thus the numerous instances of its failure.
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