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2003 Honda

Element 4WD

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Honda Element: best and worst years
2003 Honda Element 4WD
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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.

2003 Honda Element 4WD Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L · Trimslate