2006 Honda Element Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Honda Element, 2% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2006 Honda Element. While driving at any speed, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact attempted to brake, but the brake pedal would not release or move. Sometimes, the contact had to pump the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear passenger side ABS sensor needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11244260, filed 2019-08Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Honda Element
55 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Honda Element
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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