Honda Element recalls and problems
20 recalls and 1,285 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
20
Complaints
1,285
Crashes reported
93
Fires reported
13
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Honda Element by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Element | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Element | 10 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 Element | 8 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Element | 12 | 113 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Element | 10 | 112 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 Element | 9 | 122 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 Element | 7 | 159 | 13 | 5 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 Element | 9 | 282 | 17 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 Element | 10 | 425 | 28 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
Most reported Honda Element problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 374 | |
| Air Bags | 325 | |
| Suspension | 118 | |
| Electrical System | 112 | |
| Structure | 93 | |
| Seats | 53 | |
| Power Train | 49 | |
| Unknown or Other | 45 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 44 | |
| Seat Belts | 31 |
All Honda Element recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-499 | Jun 27, 2019 | 2003–2011 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011… |
| 19V-501 | Jun 27, 2019 | 2003–2011 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element… |
| 19V-182 | Mar 6, 2019 | 2003–2011 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and… |
| 18V-662 | Sep 27, 2018 | 2010–2011 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles nationwide. |
| 18V-268 | Apr 26, 2018 | 2003–2004, 2006–2008, 2011 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012… |
| 18V-041 | Jan 9, 2018 | 2009–2011 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura RL, 2010 Honda Element, and 2010-2013 Honda Ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii… |
| 17V-029 | Jan 10, 2017 | 2005–2011 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit… |
| 16V-344 | May 23, 2016 | 2003–2011 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011… |
| 15V-370 | Jun 15, 2015 | 2003 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August… |
| 15V-320 | May 28, 2015 | 2003–2011 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008… |
| 14V-700 | Nov 4, 2014 | 2003–2004 | Air Bags | American Honda Motor Co. |
| 14V-353 | Jun 20, 2014 | 2003–2004 | Air Bags | American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year… |
| 12V-436 | Sep 5, 2012 | 2007–2011 | Trailer Hitches, Electrical System | Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Element passenger vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. |
| 11V-395 | Aug 4, 2011 | 2005–2008 | Power Train | Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 accord, 2007-2010 cr-V, and 2005-2008 element passenger cars manufactured from july 1, 2004, through september 3, 2010. |
| 10V-364 | Aug 5, 2010 | 2003–2004 | Electrical System | Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 honda accord, civic two and four door, and model year 2003-2004 honda element vehicles. |
| 10V-361 | Aug 4, 2010 | 2010 | Power Train | Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 element automatic transmission vehicles manufactured from april 1, 2010 through june 25, 2010. |
| 10V-271 | Jun 15, 2010 | 2008 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | All in one mobility is recalling certain model year 1997 through 2008 conversion vans equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. |
| 10V-098 | Mar 16, 2010 | 2007–2008 | Service Brakes, Air | Honda has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2007 and 2008 odyssey and element passenger vehicles manufactured between july 28, 2006 and august 21, 2008. |
| 08V-349 | Jul 29, 2008 | 2008 | Suspension | Honda is recalling 241 my 2008 element vehicles. |
| 06V-270 | Jul 26, 2006 | 2006 | Equipment | On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (Nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Honda Element?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2003 Honda Element has the most reports (425). Check the 2003 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Honda Element have?
NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls covering Honda Element model years 2003–2011.
What are the most common Honda Element problems?
Owners report visibility, air bags, suspension problems most often.