Honda
Element
Honda Element: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeHonda
ClassSUV
Model years (US)2003–2011
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Honda Element2002–2011
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | YH1/2 |
| Production | December 2002 – April 2011 |
| Model years | 2003–2011 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Engines | 2.4 L K24A4 I4 (2003–2006) 2.4 L K24A8 I4 (2007-2011) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual (2003-2010) 4-speed automatic (2003-2006) 5-speed automatic (2007-2011) |
| Wheelbase | 2,576 mm |
| Length | 4,300 mm (2003–2008) 4,315 mm (2009–2011) |
| Width | 1,829 mm (2003–2008) |
| Height | 1,788 mm 1,765 mm (SC) |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Assembly | United States: East Liberty, Ohio (ELP) |
| Designer | Eric Schumaker, Bernie Lee (exterior) Jose Wyszogrod (interior) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2007–2011 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2011 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2007–2009 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2009 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2006 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2006 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2007–2011 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2010–2011 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2003–2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2007–2009 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2003–2009 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2003–2006 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2003–2006 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2003–2011 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 35 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2003–2011 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility and wipers | 383 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Airbags | 328 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Suspension | 117 | 2003, 2004, 2008 |
| Electrical system | 112 | 2003, 2004, 2007 |
| Body and structure | 93 | 2003, 2004, 2008 |
| Brakes | 93 | 2003, 2007, 2008 |
| Seats | 56 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 51 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Engine and cooling | 47 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Seat belts | 36 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2003–2011: 1308 complaints, 97 with a crash and 14 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.