2007 Honda Element Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Honda Element, 4% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“My Honda Element has a violet shuddering which occurs only during light acceleration at 30 to 40 MPH. The shuddering stops once I let off the gas pedal. If I accelerate normally or more aggressively, there is no shudder.”
NHTSA complaint #10400914, filed 2011-05, 116,000 miles“Vehicle shutters between the speeds of 20mph to 40mph. Feels like its the transmission. When accelerating, the vehicle starts to shutter at speeds indicated. I have taken this to dealer and they can't duplicate.”
NHTSA complaint #10649042, filed 2014-10, 75,000 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 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Honda Element. While driving 20 MPH and changing gears, the clutch disengaged. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the clutch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10862831, filed 2016-05, 112,000 miles“The rest frame has rusted from the inside out, frame actually broke when going in for repairs. Was raised on lift for basic brake repair and the frame separated on the rear driver side. Same exact issue that was recalled in crvs of same year.”
NHTSA complaint #11608187, filed 2024-08Related recalls
- 11V395000Aug 4, 2011Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 accord, 2007-2010 cr-v, and 2005-2008 element passenger cars manufactured from july 1, 2004, through september…Covers: Honda Element 2005–2008, Accord 2005–2010, CR-V 2007–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10142447Jun 14, 2018Tech line summary article - Is the MIL on with DTC P2271 (secondary HO2S [sensor 2] circuit signal stuck rich)? What's likely causing this is the PCM is misinterpreting the A/F…
- 10038365Jul 12, 2011Honda: the clutch pedal pops or squeaks when it is pressed. There is insufficient clearance of the master cylinder. *rm updated 7/29/11.
Transmission and drivetrain: 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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