2006 Honda Element Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,705miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Honda Element, 2% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,705 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.
“In cold weather and cold starts. Engine stalls at stops. Slowing down between 15 MPH and 0 MPH engine stalls. Slowing down to make a turn engine will stall during turn. Lose steering ability when engine stops.”
NHTSA complaint #10429166, filed 2011-10, 97,410 miles“Car unexpectedly accelerated after pulling out of parking space. I was able to control the car with brake, stop and turn off the car. Has not occurred since.”
NHTSA complaint #10378343, filed 2011-01, 44,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10040404Jul 21, 2011Honda: malfunction light comes on with trouble code stored. Software concern.
- 10034885Nov 24, 2010Honda vehicle: engine oil leak at the cylinder head cover. There is paint overspray in the gasket groove of the cylinder head cover.
Engine cooling: 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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