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Honda Element

2008–2011 only

206 classified complaints 14 recalls

2008–2011 Honda Element models have 206 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 14 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 82,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008–2011 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Honda Element report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2003–2007

2008–2011

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2008–2011 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 45 complaints

Median onset: 82,000 miles. 13.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 43 complaints

Median onset: 152,403 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 25 complaints

Median onset: 18,350 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 15 complaints

Median onset: 94,300 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 12 complaints

Median onset: 47,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 9 complaints

Median onset: 72,500 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 8 complaints

Median onset: 37,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 7 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008–2011 model years. See the full Honda Element report for every year and full specs/safety data.