Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Honda Element has 14 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear frame brace of my Honda element is rusted. Same exact situation as the recalls on 2007-2011... |
| Sep 2, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This car was recalled in the past for a faulty ignition switch. I had the recall done, then paid for... |
| May 19, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DOOR LOCKS ARE DEFECTIVE- CANNOT INSERT MY KEY IN DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. MY REMOTES DON'T LIFT THE LOCK... |
| Oct 1, 2015 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE LOCK ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT WORK WITH THE KEY. THIS IS A 2003 AND A REMOTE LOCKING DEV... |
| Jun 28, 2013 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DOOR LOCK ON THE DRIVERS DOOR STOPPED WORKING. HONDA SAID I NEEDED A KEY FOB. IT WORKED FOR A WHIL... |
| Mar 20, 2013 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DEALERSHIPS ROLLING THE MILAGE BACK 3000AND SCAMS DISABLE PEOPLE OUT OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AND 28%... |
| Jun 20, 2007 | EQUIPMENT | HONDA ACCORD 2003 AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) FAILURE . A/C STOPPED WORKING DUE TO FAULTY COMPRESSOR CLUTC... |
| Jun 11, 2007 | EQUIPMENT | AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT ON 2003 HONDA CRV TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP, WHERE PARTS WERE COVERED BUT H... |
| May 19, 2007 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE DRIVER'S SIDE OUTER LOCK AND AUTOMATIC LOCK FAILS ON THE CAR. PASSENGER MUST ENTER THROUGH PASS... |
| Jun 6, 2004 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE DOOR LOCKS ON THE HONDA ELEMENT ARE FAULTY. SO FAULTY IN FACT THAT A YEAR AFTER THE ELEMENTS WER... |
| Aug 23, 2003 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 264 MILES ON IT ON AUG. 15TH, 2003. ON AUG. 23RD, A NOISE BEGAN CONSISTANTLY FRO... |
| May 15, 2003 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE WINDSHIELD. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IT TWICE SINCE JANUARY AND IT NEEDS TO BE ... |
| Feb 3, 2003 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ENTERING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE (HONDA ELEMENT) AND PLACING MY KNEE ON THE CENTER OF THE REAR SPACE... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | COMPLAINT REGARDING HONDA AMERICAN MOTORS AND THE PURCHASE OF A 2003 HONDA ELEMENT.*MR CONSUMER S... |