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2011 Honda

Element 4WD

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Honda Element: best and worst years
2011 Honda Element 4WD

Closest available photo (2007 model year); you're viewing the 2011.

2007 photoIFCARPublic domainvia Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS40%
  • VISIBILITY13%
  • POWER TRAIN7%
  • SEAT BELTS7%
  • STEERING7%
  • SUSPENSION7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 15 total.

Honda Element: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  • EA15001Openopened Feb 24, 2015AIR BAGS

    Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  • PE14016opened Jun 11, 2014AIR BAGS

    Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

25 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 3, 2022AIR BAGSA20-015

    Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.

  • Jan 23, 2021EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONERA07-030

    "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"

  • Mar 10, 2020AIR BAGSA20-010

    Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.

  • Aug 13, 2019AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE19-002-1

    Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-11 element and 2010-14 Ridgeline (Expires September30, 2028)

  • Jan 14, 2019AIR BAGSA16040E

    Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.

  • Jun 8, 2018AIR BAGSA18-056

    Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.

  • Jun 7, 2018AIR BAGSA18-053

    Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.

  • Jun 1, 2018AIR BAGSA18-050

    Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.

  • and 17 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

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.