How many recalls does the 2003 HONDA ELEMENT have?

The 2003 HONDA ELEMENT has 3 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2003 HONDA ELEMENT?

The most recent recall was issued on January 26, 2021 and relates to the structure system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2003 HONDA ELEMENT?

Yes, there are 2 high-risk recalls for the 2003 HONDA ELEMENT involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2003 HONDA ELEMENT affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 2 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

2003 HONDA ELEMENT Recalls Canada & USA

2003 HONDA ELEMENT Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2003 Honda Element has 3 recalls, the most serious being a rear frame that can rust severely enough for a rear trailing arm to break free from the vehicle, causing loss of control; this recall applies to vehicles registered in Canadian provinces with heavy road salt use. The other two recalls both involve the same ignition switch interlock issue on automatic transmission models: a lever inside the ignition switch can deform or wear down, defeating the mechanism that normally prevents the key from being removed unless the gear selector is in Park. If the key comes out while the transmission is in Drive or Neutral, the vehicle can roll away on its own.

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Transport CanadaCritical

January 26, 2021

2003 HONDA ELEMENTTransport Canada Recall #2021024

STRUCTURE

Defect

On certain vehicles, the rear frame could rust. In extreme cases, this could result in a rear trailing arm separating from the vehicle. This recall applies to vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador).

Safety Risk

A rear trailing arm that separates could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an inspection of the rear trailing arm front mount bolts. If the vehicle passes the inspection, the dealer will apply corrosion protection and install support braces. Honda will offer to repurchase vehicles that do not pass the inspection. In the event the repurchase is declined by an owner, a secondary inspection and body shop repair method may be possible.

12,641 vehicles affectedMfr ref: HO65

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