Model overview

The Honda Element is a compact crossover SUV produced by Honda using a revised CR-V platform and sold in North America across a single generation for the model years 2003-2011.

Produced in Ohio, the Element was available with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive and was remarked for its boxy design with bi-parting side doors and its flexible inside layout.

The Element arose from a concept named Model X which was produced by Honda engineers in 1998 and introduced in 2001 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Model X was created as an activity-oriented automobile mixing traits of a pickup truck and an SUV.

The Honda Element is available in two trim levels: LX and EX. Every trim is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 166 horsepower and 161 pound-feet of torque paired to a five-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is by default, while all-wheel drive is possible on both the LX and EX trim levels.

Honda Element known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Honda Element are:

• Door Lock May be Sticky and Not Work caused by Worn Door Lock Tumblers
• SRS Light caused by Faulty Wire Harness For Seat Belts
• Groaning Sound on Turns Due to Differential Fluid Breakdown
• Warped Front Brake Rotors Can Produce Vibration When Braking
• Windshield cracking issues caused by temperature changes
• Issues with sensors that control air-fuel, electronic load, and engine lights

Honda Element PDF owner manual

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