Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2007 Honda Element has 12 recalls, 112 complaints.
12
Recalls
112
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 ...
19E068000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2...
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...
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...
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...
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...
12V436000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Element passenger vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. The wire ...
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...
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...
10V098000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
HONDA HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 ODYSSEY AND ELEMENT PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 28, 2006 AND...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2007 Honda Element 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | Rear Trailing Arm Rusted Out, Car Can not be repaired per two citified mechanics. |
| Dec 27, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRAILER HITCHES | The contact owns a 2007 Honda Element. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 1... |
| Sep 3, 2024 | SUSPENSION | While driving up my driveway on the way home the left swing arm seperated from the unibody allowing ... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Left rear trailing arm completely broke off while I was on the highway. Very unsafe. This Element ne... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | The rest frame has rusted from the inside out, frame actually broke when going in for repairs. Was r... |
| Oct 17, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Brought vehicle (2007 Honda Element) to have new brakes and tires put on vehicle. Discovered rusted ... |
| Oct 10, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2007 Honda Element. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, t... |
| Sep 16, 2023 | SUSPENSION | I was driving with my family to the local fair a few miles from home. When the steering got loose ar... |
| Sep 7, 2023 | SUSPENSION | We are trying to sell our 2007 Honda Element and have found there is extensive rust under the car, l... |
| May 4, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Rusted detached rear trailing arm. This is the same part involved in the Honda CR-V recall. This rec... |
| Jan 9, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The left rear trailing arm mount is very rusty as is the inner rocker. This is a problem with both ... |
| Sep 18, 2022 | SUSPENSION | REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CHASSIS COROSION. FORTUNATELY FAILURE OCCURRED AT LOW SPEED... |
| Sep 18, 2022 | SUSPENSION | Rear suspension failure due to excessive corrosion. Fortunately failure occurred at low speed. Total... |
| Oct 14, 2021 | STRUCTURE | The frame of the vehicle has rusted out at the bolt where the rear trailing arm connects to the fram... |
| Sep 11, 2021 | SUSPENSION | While driving, without notice at all, the drivers side rear suspension ,wheel, and all the holds it ... |
| Aug 28, 2021 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2007 Honda Element. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the contact drove ov... |
| Jan 16, 2021 | SEAT BELTS | DURING NORMAL DRIVING, NO HARD BRAKING INVOLVED, THE PASSENGER SEATBELT CONSISTENTLY LOCKS UP - CAUS... |
| Feb 3, 2020 | AIR BAGS | THE SRS SENSOR IS BAD DUE TO AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL BEING RECALLED AND REPLACED IS PART OF THE SYSTE... |
| Jan 15, 2020 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | VSA LIGHT COMES ON AND TURNS OFF INTERMITTENTLY..AND AT TIMES IT HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH CAUSES... |
| Dec 21, 2019 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THE INDICATORS ON MY ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER FELL OFF INTO MY DASH, EMITTING THE BACKGROUND LIGHT. ... |