NHTSA Safety Recalls
Honda Element Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2003 to 2011, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 9 model years (2003–2011) the Honda Element has 100 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2008 with 13; the cleanest is 2009 with 9.
- Model years
- 9
- Total recalls
- 100
- Worst year
- 2008
- Cleanest year
- 2009
2003–2011
13 recalls
9 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Honda Element | 11 | |
| 2010 Honda Element | 11 | |
| 2009 Honda Element | 9 | |
| 2008 Honda Element | 13 | |
| 2007 Honda Element | 12 | |
| 2006 Honda Element | 11 | |
| 2005 Honda Element | 10 | |
| 2004 Honda Element | 11 | |
| 2003 Honda Element | 12 |
What gets recalled most on the Honda Element
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE37
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE27
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS5
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL5
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING5
- AIR BAGS4
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING4
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)4
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION2
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR2
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.