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Honda Element — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Honda Element model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
9
Years to Avoid
2003
2011
15 complaints11 recalls3 invest.44 TSBs
2010
39 complaints11 recalls3 invest.51 TSBs
2009
37 complaints9 recalls3 invest.48 TSBs
2008
127 complaints13 recalls4 invest.46 TSBs
2007
142 complaints12 recalls4 invest.49 TSBs
2006
152 complaints11 recalls3 invest.47 TSBs
2005
199 complaints10 recalls3 invest.70 TSBs
2004
329 complaints11 recalls4 invest.135 TSBs
2003Avoid
482 complaints12 recalls4 invest.171 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Honda Element Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2003 Honda Element is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

9 model years analyzed