2010 Honda Element Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Honda Element, 7% of the 30 complaints for this model year. 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.
“i have had real trouble recently getting my key out of the ignition switch - one time it took me 10 minutes, even tho i had the wheels totally straight & i kept turning engine off & back on many times. (this has happened many times over the past half year or so & occasionally before that) this is already a recall for vehicles of my year or element, but for some reason mine wasn't included & it definitely should have been! nhtsa campaign id: 10v361000”
NHTSA complaint #11527146, filed 2023-06“We have had to repair the front suspension parts the entire front suspension and steering component on our 2010 honda element ex and from the very first time we drove it. It never drove right. It would jerk you out of a curve we took it back to the dealer twice and they kept telling us it was because we were not used to driver assist system. Well since then 5 times we have had the front end steering and suspension replaced thousands of dollars! Why has there not been a recall? …”
NHTSA complaint #11625327, filed 2024-11Related recalls
- 10V361000Aug 4, 2010Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 element automatic transmission vehicles manufactured from april 1, 2010 through june 25, 2010. During assembly…Covers: Honda Element 2010
Related service bulletins
- 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 2010 Honda Element
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
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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