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Exterior lightingPart report

2007 Honda Element Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 112 total for the year
Median mileage
151,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Honda Element, 2% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 151,000 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.

“When im going more than 35 miles the car is trying to stop. The vsa & engine light is on and took it to mechanic but still have the same problem. I have seen a lot of persons with the same problem. The odyssey has a recall with the same problem. Could you check if this a manufacturer problem. I can't drive my car am afraid something worst could happen. I had to buy another car and don't know what to do with the Element.”

NHTSA complaint #11091258, filed 2018-05, 151,000 miles

“I received a letter from Honda stating that my instrument panel may need to be replaced. I contacted renner Honda, columbus, indiana where I purchased my Element sc new and told them that my gauges were falling out. They said they would order the panel and replace it. I never heard from them again and the time for replacement closed. Next, I received the brake recall notice and decided to try clarksville, in neil huffman Honda. …”

NHTSA complaint #11093347, filed 2018-05

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201027%
200822%
200722%
200643%
200532%
200431%
200361%

Other parts of the 2007 Honda Element

Air bags
27 complaints
Electrical system
22 complaints
Brakes
18 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology