2003 Honda Element Technical Service Bulletins

118 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Honda Element. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10115160Jan 30, 2015Air bags. Postcard - Safety recall reminder for Element driver airbag SIC bulletin ID 14-045.
• 10115209Dec 19, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10115792Dec 11, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10115791Dec 11, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - In certain vehicles, the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield, or downward toward the front passenger?s foot well, possibly causing an injury to vehicle occupants.
• 10115788Dec 11, 2014Air bags, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10118031Nov 18, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10118182Nov 12, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10120784Nov 7, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield, or downward toward the front passenger?s foot well, possibly causing an injury to vehicle occupants.
• 10118199Oct 31, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10118198Oct 31, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield, or downward toward the front passenger?s foot well, possibly causing an injury to vehicle occupants.
• 10118840Sep 27, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10124984Sep 12, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10124983Sep 12, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10128531Aug 6, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
• 10128565Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10128564Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10128559Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ?
• 10128578Jul 16, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. At this time, affected VINs have not been determined.
• 10128577Jul 16, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. At this time, affected VINs have not been determined.
• 10128880Jun 26, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - The recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or kill vehicle occupants.
• 10128879Jun 26, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - The recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or kill vehicle occupants.
• 10128884Jun 24, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield, or downward toward the front passenger?s foot well, possibly causing an injury to vehicle occupants.
• 10128878Jun 24, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - The recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or kill vehicle occupants.
• 10052884Jul 16, 2013Engine. Honda: dtc p2646/p2651 or p2647/2652 may be set. The rocker arm oil pressure switch may need to be replaced. Also included model civic si model year 2002-2005.
• 10024565Aug 20, 2012Electrical system. Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers srs. Csc was received. *nj updated 9/12/12.
• 10039537Jul 21, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Honda: the vehicle moves faster than expected with the transmission in gear, foot off the brake, and foot off the throttle. Software is causing extra engine torque after a cold start.
• 10037384Aug 4, 2010Electrical system. Honda: the ignition lock becomes worn and allows the key to be removed in positions other than park. This could cause the vehicle to roll if it's not in park.
• 10025523May 31, 2008Equipment. Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
• 10032953May 9, 2008Electrical system. Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. No models listed.
• 10021968May 9, 2008Other or unknown. Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. *kb 2002 through 2006 and some 2007 fit models. Updated 8/18/08.
• 10024629Feb 5, 2008Seat belts. Srs indicator comes on with srs dtc 3-1 or 4-1.
• 10024564Feb 5, 2008Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension: 2003-04 element windshield. Csc was received.
• 10019417Dec 21, 2005Seats. Front seat-back makes a squeaking, chafing, or rubbing noise.
• 10017428Dec 14, 2005Electrical system. Headlights dim or diagnostic trouble code p1298 is stored in the ecm/pcm.
• 10018003Aug 1, 2005Engine cooling. Troubleshooting a stalling engine? Take a snapshot with the hds. Honda servicenews.
• 10018160Jun 16, 2005Engine cooling. Snapping, cracking noise after shutting engine off.
• 10016295May 16, 2005Engine cooling. Engine-cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes.
• 10015293Feb 16, 2005Engine cooling. Timesert 11mm head bolt thread repair kit.
• 10015291Feb 16, 2005Electrical system. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2646, p2647, p2649 or p1009.
• 10015277Feb 1, 2005Fuel system, Other or unknown. Checking the short-term fuel trim when a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0171 is set.
• 10014746Jan 16, 2005Electrical system. BANK 1 TOO LEAN.
• 10014512Nov 16, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Harsh 3-2- and or 2-1 downshift.
• 10012644Oct 29, 2004Latches, locks and linkages. Door lock cylinder binds. Update.
• 10014491Oct 16, 2004Engine cooling. Accessory belt noise.
• 10013607Oct 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria.
• 10013862Sep 16, 2004Engine cooling. Accessory belt noise.
• 10013844Sep 16, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission solenoid replacement criteria.
• 10013833Sep 16, 2004Equipment. Sending hds snapshot.
• 10011250Sep 3, 2004Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0606.
• 10014078Aug 16, 2004Equipment. Accessory belt noise.

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