Why would an intnermediatary shaft go out with only 55,000 highway miles on an Element?

Why would an intnermediatary shaft go out with only 55,000 highway miles on an Element? - 1

Added (1). Took my Honda Element in for a recall and was told I had an intermediatry shaft that needed replacing for another $700. Why would it need replacing with only 55,000 one owner highway miles

Why would they be under the car and notice it leaking. I have never seen anything on the garage floor.

One of those "But nothing ever goes wrong with a Honda" types, I see.

Leave the heat on next time you go through the car wash and watch what happens.