2010 Honda Element Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 17%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Honda Element, 17% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,400 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 purchase a Honda Element 2010 from ray Honda on strasbourg on april, test drive it and the brake went down to floor I was told that they will make the necessary repair I drove away and the same problem persist I brought it back they said to me that I have to leave we it, I toll them is dangerous and the brake has no stopping power and there's it nothing they could do.”
NHTSA complaint #10396760, filed 2011-04, 15,510 miles“My husband and I have both, independently, experienced our Honda Element revving its engine and surging forward when we apply the brakes. Please watch for the copy of a letter I am sending to NHTSA by usps certified #7011 2000 0001 6765 8433.”
NHTSA complaint #10586381, filed 2014-05“The contact owns a 2010 Honda Element. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and extended to the floorboard. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vsa module control unit needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,400. Updated 02/05/16 ; updated 04/23/18”
NHTSA complaint #10783356, filed 2015-10, 46,400 miles“I have a 2010 Honda Element sc and it has a very sponge like break peddle. (happens stoped or driving)it will go to the floor if it is pressed hard enough. The break fluid has been replaced along with all break pads and the problem still accurs. All work was done by dealership”
NHTSA complaint #11025420, filed 2017-09Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Honda Element
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
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