Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Honda element has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATE... |
| Jun 19, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED... |
| Aug 13, 2014 | ENGINE | I STOPPED TO CHECK MY MAIL AND TURNED OFF MY VEHICLE TO USE THE MAIL BOX KEY AND WHEN I TRIED TO STA... |
| Jun 3, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE DRIVING ON I-5 GOING THROUGH GRANTS PASS IN OREGON UPHILL, MY 2003 HONDA ELEMENT SUDDENLY DECE... |
| Jan 9, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY | POOR HEATING DUE TO RESTRICTED HEATER CORE. AN IDENTICAL PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2004,AND 2005... |
| Jan 1, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | THE CONSUMER HAS HAD CONSISTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE'S FACTORY INSTALLED HORN AND ALARM. *NM ... |
| Sep 4, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY 2003 HONDA ELEMENT HAS A SULPHUR SMELL THAT IS BEYOND ANNOYANCE. THE SMELL IS SO INTENSE THAT IT ... |