KnownCarProblemsHonda Element Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,282 complaints with NHTSA about the Honda Element since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2003, 2004, 2005. The most common problem overall: visibility and wipers.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Honda Element problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Element | 30 | Air bags | 10 | 2 |
| 2009 Element | 31 | Brakes | 8 | 4 |
| 2008 Element | 113 | Brakes | 12 | 5 |
| 2007 Element | 112 | Air bags | 10 | 6 |
| 2006 Element | 122 | Air bags | 9 | 17 |
| 2005 Element | 159 | Air bags | 7 | 13 |
| 2004 Element | 281 | Visibility and wipers | 9 | 16 |
| 2003 Element | 423 | Visibility and wipers | 10 | 28 |
75 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Honda Element
- What years of the Honda Element have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2003 (423), 2004 (281), 2005 (159).
- What is the most common problem with the Honda Element?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the visibility and wipers (375), air bags (316), suspension (116).
- Which Honda Element years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2011 (11), 2010 (30), 2009 (31). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.