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2003 Honda Element Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Honda Element has 7 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Honda Element

Visibility
228
Airbags
50
Electrical
31
Latches & Locks
23
Suspension
22
Structure
18
Brakes
15
Other
14
Powertrain
12
Steering
7
Engine
7
Seats
6
Speed Control
4
Seat Belts
3
Lights
3
Tires
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

4

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 20, 2021STEERING,SUSPENSIONThe rear trailing arm of the car came off while driving. The part of the frame where the suspension ...
Jun 14, 2016STEERING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL : AIRBAG RECALL SLIP, NO PARTS AVAILABLE, STEERING SEEMS TO HAVE ISSUES ON DRIVERS FRO...
Aug 31, 2011STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTUMBLERS IN IGNITION BECOMES MAL ALIGNED, KEY WILL NOT INSERT OR TURN, ENGINE WILL NOT START. THIS I...
Aug 1, 2004STEERING,VISIBILITY2003 HONDA ELEMENT, FRONT WINDOW CRACKED UNDER THE SEAL UP ON THE RIGHT HAND PASSENGER SIDE. POPPIN...
Jul 14, 2004STEERINGI WAS DRIVING WEST ON VA. STATE ROUTE 33 WHEN I NOTICED A SMALL DEER IN THE ROAD. AS I MANUVERED TO ...
Jun 11, 2003STEERING(HONDA REFLES MOTOR SCOOTER NSS250/A 2003)STEERING MECHANISM LOCKED FORCING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL...
Apr 14, 2003STEERINGTRAVELING WEST ON RESIDENTIAL ROAD AT APROX. 15 MPH. WAS STRUCK IN REAR PASSENGER PANEL BY A 4 DOOR...

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