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2003 Honda

Element 2WD

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Honda Element: best and worst years
2003 Honda Element 2WD
2003 photoRiley from Christchurch, New ZealandCC BY 2.0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • VISIBILITY47%
  • AIR BAGS10%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7%
  • STRUCTURE7%
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES6%
  • SUSPENSION5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 482 total.

Honda Element: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.