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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2009 Honda Element Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 31 total for the year
Median mileage
7,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Honda Element, 3% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 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.

“Stress crack appeared on windshield directly opposite rear view mirror. Crack begins above area of windshield exposed to outside air, extends straight down for several inches, then veers left several inches and stops. Nothing hit the windshield and there is no impact point along the crack. Iphone camera picture was taken by service manager, copy submitted to Honda for review. Honda declined responsibility. No paperwork generated.”

NHTSA complaint #10327612, filed 2010-04, 7,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2011218%
2010310%
200913%
200865%
200776%
20061311%
2005138%
200410738%
200322653%

Other parts of the 2009 Honda Element

Brakes
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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.

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