Honda Element recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 20 recalls and 1,282 owner complaints for the Honda Element (model years 2003–2011). The most reported problem area is visibility (373 complaints), followed by air bags (322 complaints). The 2008 model year has the most recalls (12).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 10 | 30 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 8 | 31 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 12 | 113 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 10 | 112 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 9 | 122 | 17 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 7 | 159 | 13 | 5 | |
| 2004 | 9 | 281 | 16 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 10 | 423 | 28 | 4 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (423), 2004 (281) and 2005 (159). Among model years at least two years old, the 2011 has the fewest complaints on file (11).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Honda Element model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 373 | 8 of 9 | |
| Air bags | 322 | 9 of 9 | |
| Suspension | 117 | 9 of 9 | |
| Electrical system | 111 | 8 of 9 | |
| Structure | 91 | 8 of 9 |
Latest 8 of 20 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V501000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2003–2011 | 1,657,752 |
| 19V499000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2003–2011 | 3,947 |
| 19V182000 | Mar 6, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2003–2011 | 1,101,534 |
| 18V662000 | Sep 27, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010–2011 | 57,095 |
| 18V268000 | Apr 26, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2003–2004, 2006–2008, 2011 | 1,335 |
| 18V041000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2011 | 24,945 |
| 17V029000 | Jan 10, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2005–2011 | 308,884 |
| 16V344000 | May 23, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2003–2011 | 1,790,894 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 92 complaints and a fire in 13 complaints; 92 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.