Honda Element 2WD

20032011 · 17 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
21
Best
22

The Honda Element 2WD has been tested by the EPA across 17 different configurations spanning model years 2003 through 2011. Over this period, the Element 2WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 22 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$2,700202422MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850192321MPG
2005
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG
2005
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850192321MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850202421MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG
2003
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850202421MPG
2003
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG

Historical Efficiency

2011
22
2010
22
2009
22
2008
22
2007
22
2006
21
2005
21
2004
21
2003
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Element 2WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Honda Element 2WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Honda Honda Element grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
357
Total Deaths
219

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
19.9%
Fire Occurrence
3.1%
Speeding Involved
11.8%
DUI Involved
15.1%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

78%
Front
11%
Side
11%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes34
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2022
Fatal Crashes38
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2021
Fatal Crashes34
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2020
Fatal Crashes38
Fatalities
26
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2019
Fatal Crashes41
Fatalities
28
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2018
Fatal Crashes33
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.76
2017
Fatal Crashes39
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.51
2016
Fatal Crashes38
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2015
Fatal Crashes28
Fatalities
16
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2014
Fatal Crashes34
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.62

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2010
2
2009
1
2008
2
2007
3
2006
1
2005
3
2003
12
Critical
Moderate
Advisory