2003 Honda Element air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 49 complaints for the 2003 Honda Element, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 11 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 11 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving 30 MPH vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained severe neck and spinal injuries.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda element. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Honda Element
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 226 complaints
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Body & structure 32 complaints
- Latches & locks 27 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints