2003 Honda Element wipers, windshield & visibility problems
226 complaints about wipers, windshield & visibility have been filed for the 2003 Honda Element, which is 47% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 226 47% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 9,000 miles 155 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wipers, windshield & visibility problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 115 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 28 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 155 wipers, windshield & visibility complaints that report mileage, the median is about 9,000 miles, and 96% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
The windshield of my honda element ex, 2003 has crack after been hit by a small object for second time. For the first time I pay $50 for repair. Now I am not sure it's worth to repair or replacement in view of so many complains by others elements owners. *nlm
2003 honda element with a windshield that has starting cracking for no reason and it is starting to travel into my driving view. There is a major defect with these windshields.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Honda Element
- Air bags 49 complaints
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Body & structure 32 complaints
- Latches & locks 27 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
Wipers, windshield & visibility problems in other years
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Wipers, windshield & visibility problems across all Honda models