2009 Honda Element
2009

Honda
Element

Starting at N/A USD | 0

166 hp @ 5800 rpm
Horsepower
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain

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Performance

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency

Safety

Safety

Connectivity

Connectivity

Comfort

Comfort

Interior Space

Interior Space

Exterior Design

Exterior Design

Performance

Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency

166 hp
Horsepower
161 ft-lb
Torque
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
5-speed
Transmission
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Efficient

Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy

Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency8.1 - 10.5 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity60.0 L

Interior

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality

4
Seating
N/A
Cargo
1,041 mm
Front Legroom
993 mm
Rear Legroom
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Climate Control

Convenience

Keyless Entry
Power Windows
Power Door Locks

Seating

Technology

Advanced connectivity and intelligent features

Satellite Radio

AM/FM Stereo

Steering Controls

Safety

Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers

Airbags

Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags

Stability

Traction Control
ABS Brakes

Monitoring

Tire Pressure Monitor

Security

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Dimensions

Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style

Length

14 ft2.4"
4.33m

Width

6 ft8.6"
2.05m

Height

5 ft9.5"
1.77m

Wheelbase

8 ft5.4"
2.58m

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Colors

Express yourself.

Royal Blue Pearl
#2F374E
Alabaster Silver Metallic
#DEDEDE
Tango Red Pearl
#8B3C41
Citrus Fire Metallic
#B4370B
Crystal Black Pearl
#080808
Omni Plue Pearl
#7C8886
Polished Metal Metallic
#292D36
Midnight Red Pearl
#490715

Trim Levels

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2WD 4dr Auto LX

2WD 4dr Auto LX

$26,990
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas I4
Displacement2.4L/144
Horsepower166 hp
Torque161 ft-lb
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity60.0 L
City10.5 L/100 km
Highway8.1 L/100 km
Combined8.1 - 10.5 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,315 mm
Width2,047 mm
Height1,788 mm
Wheelbase2,576 mm
Curb Weight1,600 kg
Ground Clearance175 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity4
Front Leg Room1,041 mm
Rear Leg Room993 mm
Front Head Room1,100 mm
Rear Head Room965 mm
Cargo Volume711 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

2WD 4dr Auto SC

2WD 4dr Auto SC

$31,690
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas I4
Displacement2.4L/144
Horsepower166 hp
Torque161 ft-lb
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity60.0 L
City10.5 L/100 km
Highway8.1 L/100 km
Combined8.1 - 10.5 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,328 mm
Width2,047 mm
Height1,765 mm
Wheelbase2,576 mm
Curb Weight1,640 kg
Ground Clearance157 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity4
Front Leg Room1,041 mm
Rear Leg Room993 mm
Front Head Room1,100 mm
Rear Head Room1,001 mm
Cargo Volume736 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

4WD 4dr Auto EX

4WD 4dr Auto EX

$32,090
Starting MSRP

Engine & Performance

EngineGas I4
Displacement2.4L/144
Horsepower166 hp
Torque161 ft-lb
DrivetrainFour-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity60.0 L
City11.0 L/100 km
Highway8.3 L/100 km
Combined8.3 - 11.0 L/100 km

Dimensions

Length4,315 mm
Width2,047 mm
Height1,788 mm
Wheelbase2,576 mm
Curb Weight1,657 kg
Ground Clearance175 mm

Interior Space

Passenger Capacity4
Front Leg Room1,041 mm
Rear Leg Room993 mm
Front Head Room1,100 mm
Rear Head Room965 mm
Cargo Volume711 L

Safety Features

ABS Brakes
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Airbag
Side Airbags
Knee Airbag

Technology Features

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Navigation
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Keep Assist

Comfort Features

Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Cooled Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Seat Massage

Convenience Features

Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Remote Start
Power Liftgate
Heated Mirrors
Power Driver Seat

Safety Reports

29 complaints reported to NHTSA

29
Total Reports
4
Crashes
2
Injuries
0
Fires

Most Common Issues

SERVICE BRAKES
8
SUSPENSION
6
AIR BAGS
5
STRUCTURE
4
STEERING
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3

Recent Reports

ODI #11667627
Jun 18, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There is corrosion on the rear trailing arm and surrounding area. Also rust is forming on rear subframe / crossmembers and the front subframe. Over time, this can result in premature structural failure and catastrophic accident. It poses a serious safety risk. It affects the structural integrity of the suspension system. There’s no recall even though multiple complaints exist for similar make/model.
Incident: Jun 18, 2025VIN: 5J6YH28769L***
ODI #11666864
Jun 13, 2025
STEERINGSUSPENSIONVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Just like the same era's Honda CR-V (the Honda Element's sibling car with many of the same components), the undercarriage rust on my vehicle is excessive: as described in the same era Honda CR-V's NHTSA Recall (23V-228). Large sections of my car’s rear frame are completely missing, as shown in the photographs. My car is now undriveable. I had it towed to two Honda dealerships at my expense and both refused to even look at the car's rust, when I explicitly asked them to determine if the car was safe to drive. Niether dealership would confirm. Honda corporate cited that they were unable to assess the photographs that I sent to it because it does not physically inspect the cars. Honda corporate also insisted that it could not do anything about any dealership’s behavior as they are allegedly completely independent from Honda of North America. Honda corporate also looked up the history of my Hondas that I have owned and Elements that I still own and actually asked me, if I purchased them just to try to have Honda fix them for free. Just like with the CR-V, a recall for the rear frame corrosion first occurred in Canada and then in the US: see NHTSA Recall 23V-228’s chronology. The Honda Element's Canadian recall is as follows: "Transport Canada Recall - 2021024 – HONDA". As of today, there is no NHTSA recall for rear frame corrosion for Honda Elements. I am submitting this complaint for this car now, and also contemporaneous will submit less detailed complaints under different VINs for my other Elements with rust problems: every Honda Element that I have ever owned, even one that had spent its entire 14 year life as a New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas car has had rust problems. In other words, no matter what environment these Elements (which were made for the model years 2003-2011) are in, they corrode right away (within any factory warranties), and eventually become dangerous.
Incident: Jun 13, 2025VIN: 5J6YH277X9L***
ODI #11666868
Jun 13, 2025
STEERINGSUSPENSIONVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Just like the same era's Honda CR-V (the Honda Element's sibling car with many of the same components), the undercarriage rust on my vehicle is excessive: as described in the same era Honda CR-V's NHTSA Recall (23V-228). Sections of my car’s rear frame are rusty. Just like with the CR-V, a recall for the rear frame corrosion first occurred in Canada and then in the US: see NHTSA Recall 23V-228’s chronology. The Honda Element's Canadian recall is as follows: "Transport Canada Recall - 2021024 – HONDA". As of today, there is no NHTSA recall for rear frame corrosion for Honda Elements. I am submitting this complaint for this car now, and also contemporaneously am submitting other complaints under different VINs for my other Elements with rust problems: every Honda Element that I have ever owned, even this Element for this complaint that I am submitting right now, that had spent its entire 14 year life as a New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas car has had rust problems. In other words, no matter what environment these Elements (which were made for the model years 2003-2011) are in, they corrode right away (within any factory warranties), and eventually become dangerous.
Incident: Jun 13, 2025VIN: 5J6YH27729L***
ODI #11612582
Sep 4, 2024
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Element. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the contact observed a noise coming from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that when the vehicle came to a stop, he opened the driver's door and observed the rear passenger’s side tire was sideways. The vehicle was towed to a body shop where the contact was informed that the frame of the vehicle near the trailing arm was rusted through and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,403.
Incident: Aug 29, 2024VIN: 5J6YH28709L***
ODI #11602751
Jul 16, 2024
SUSPENSIONSTRUCTURETIRES
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Element. The contact stated there was an extreme amount of rust on the vehicle. The contact stated that the trailing arm was corroded and had several holes. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to assist with the repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 274,000.
Incident: Jul 1, 2024VIN: 5J6YH277X9L***
ODI #11590551
May 24, 2024
STRUCTURE
While driving the left rear wheel went sideway... looking underneath the Unibody had corroded to the point the left control arm separated from the car making it undrivable.... was told to not drive the car as it is not safe...
Incident: May 20, 2024VIN: 5J6YH28749L***
ODI #11546349
Sep 25, 2023
SUSPENSION
The driver side rear trail arm broke free from under the vehicle. Vehicle loses control much like having flat tires but more violent fish tailing. Vehicle is hard to control to pull over to shoulder. Photos were shown to local Honda dealer representative, Scott Guyette. (Gustman Honda in Appleton Wi). Scott Guyette at the dealership stated that he has seen this numerous times on the Honda Element and they are currently fixing Honda CRVs with the same issue. Email: (scott.guyette@gustman.com) He stated, don't tow it in, just send photos, which I did.
Incident: Sep 4, 2023VIN: 5J6YH28789L***
ODI #11421956
Jun 23, 2021
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Element. The contact stated the driver's side rear trailing arm detached from the vehicle while he was reversing at an undisclosed speed, and the vehicle stopped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated the failure occurred due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed them they could not provide assistance, and then the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Incident: Mar 15, 2021VIN: 5J6YH28759L***

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.

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