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Honda Element 4WD

2003–2011 · 18 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
20
Best
21
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The Honda Element 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 18 different configurations spanning model years 2003 through 2011. Over this period, the Element 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 21 MPG, with an overall average of 20 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 All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,000182220MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,000182320MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,000182320MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,000182320MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,000182320MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000192320MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,000182220MPG
2005
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000192320MPG
2005
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,000182220MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000192320MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,000182220MPG
2003
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000192320MPG
2003
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,000182220MPG

Historical Efficiency

2011
21
2010
21
2009
21
2008
21
2007
21
2006
20
2005
20
2004
20
2003
20

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Element 4WD) 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 4WD. 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
Query NHTSA FARS Database

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