2007 Honda Element Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,276miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2007 Honda Element, 2% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,276 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.
“I bought a Honda Element 2007 in july 2007. Since the purchase I have learned that the front seats do not adjust as in previous models. However, both the quick start manual and the regular manual both indicate visually and in writing that the front seats should adjust forward at about a 10 degree angle for access to the back seat. Open the door, and pull up on the seat-back adjustment lever. The seat-back tilts forward to allow easier access to the rear seat. The picture also shows this tilt angle. I took the car to a dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10212207, filed 2007-12, 7,553 miles“2007 Honda Element. Consumer states several problems with vehicle to include transmission failure the consumer stated the transmission first failed at 15,000. The defect the dealer apparently repaired between march 22-26 and april 2008 has returned. Recently, the vehicle started to shudder once more under light acceleration between 30-35 MPH. The consumer also stated there was a persistent clicking sound coming from the front passenger seat. In addition, a malfunctioning radio console was replaced. The problem returned with the front passenger seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10435934, filed 2011-11, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10022466Jul 10, 2007Front passenger seat squeaks or rattles.
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Honda Element
27 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Honda Element
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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