2007 Honda Element Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Honda Element, 5% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Was involved in a car accident on 8/22/12. I was driving a 2007 Honda Element awd at 55mph. An accident happened in front of me which resulted in me hitting a truck and a van hitting me. The airbags never deployed... Not one! I am upset that I bought this car because of the safety measures and when I needed them, nothing happened. Both the driver and passenger suffered very sore necks, shoulders and backs! I want a investigation done on my vehicle to see why the airbags never deployed!!! Thankfully nobody was killed due to some malfunctioning airbags.”
NHTSA complaint #10472093, filed 2012-08, 116,000 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“The frame of the vehicle has rusted out at the bolt where the rear trailing arm connects to the frame. The rust has caused the vehicle to fail Maine State Inspection. This vehicle defect has led to a recall in Canada: “On certain vehicles, the rear frame could rust. In extreme cases, this could result in a rear trailing arm separating from the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11455411, filed 2022-03“The contact owns a 2007 Honda Element. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the instrument panel gauge cluster disengaged from the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 142,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10885982, filed 2016-07, 142,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Honda Element. The contact observed when the vehicle was parked, the rear passenger door failed to remain closed in a secure position. Additionally, whenever the front seat belt system was in use the seat belt mechanism unlatched without assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10321061, filed 2010-03, 147,000 milesBody and structure: 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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