Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2006 Honda element has 11 recalls, 121 complaints.
11
Recalls
121
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V182000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 ...
19V499000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-...
19V501000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybr...
06V270000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN...
18V268000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2...
17V029000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura R...
15V320000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hy...
16V344000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 200...
11V395000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH S...
09E012000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...
09E025000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2006 Honda Element 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Honda Canada recognized the safety risks from salt damage to the frames and rear suspension of Honda... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Vehicle (2-owner, all svc records), involved in a head-on collision, with approximately 75% of impac... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | SUSPENSION | left rear rear trailing arm rusted out. had car checked due to rough ride & was informed said part s... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The trailing arm mounts are severely rotted due to rust and my mechanic has claimed that it is unsaf... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | SUSPENSION | I live in Minnesota and my Elements rear trailing arms are badly rusted. There is a recall for the s... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2006 Honda Element. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the passenger's side... |
| Jan 14, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Rusting rear suspension is safety issue. Elements were already recalled in Canada but not yet in USA... |
| Dec 24, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The check engine light indicated a "gas cap" code, and the "side airbag off" light was illuminated. ... |
| Apr 17, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I got into my Element. I closed the driver side door. I heard a loud pop and heard the back right co... |
| Aug 9, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | These cars have severe issues with their frames and they rot. There are TONS of recalls in Canada an... |
| Jun 2, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | The part in my car that has failed twice is the right front seat belt buckle. I was alerted to this ... |
| May 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2006 Honda Element. The contact stated that while HIS son was driving approximate... |
| Apr 20, 2023 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | LEFT REAR (DRIVER SIDE) TRAILING CONTROL ARM CAME OUT OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET CAUSING THE TIRE ASSEM... |
| Jan 3, 2021 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | I AM LOCATED IN OHIO AND THE REAR TRAILING ARM HAS RUSTED OUT TO THE POINT THAT IT IS ON THE VERGE O... |
| Dec 24, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE... |
| Jul 19, 2020 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WINDOW MOTOR DIDNT LET WINDOW GO UP.. WINDOW WENT DOWN N WASN'T ABLE TO ROLL UP.. LOUD NOISE FROM DR... |
| Jun 20, 2020 | AIR BAGS | OPDS SENSOR FAILED/TRIPPED. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. NO ACCIDENT/COLLISION INVOLVED. AIRBAG WARNING ... |
| Jul 15, 2019 | SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT ROCKED BA... |
| May 31, 2019 | STRUCTURE | RIGHT BACK SEAT WINDOW BROKE |
| Apr 19, 2019 | SEATS | THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT ROCKS DANGEROUSLY BACK AND FORTH. I ONLY WEIGH 108 POUNDS SO IT'S NOTHING I H... |