Trim Report

Honda Element EX2009

Includes:ELEMENT|EX
$800
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Where to Find Honda Element EX

Location data for all 2009 Honda Element trims combined

38States

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Honda Element Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2009 Honda Element trims

Low Concern

The 2009 Honda Element's low safety profile includes 3 recall campaigns and 30 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

3
Recalls
30
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
19V4990002019-27-06
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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15V3200002015-28-05
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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12V4360002012-05-09
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Element passenger vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. The wire that supplies power to the trailer turn signal lights was inadvertently switched with the stop lamp wire. As a result the turn signals only illuminate when the brake lamps are illuminated. This does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2009 Honda Element has accumulated 30 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with service brakes leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Service Brakes5
02Air Bags4
03Suspension3
04Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
05Steering,suspension,vehicle Speed Control2
30 total across 1 model years (2009–2009)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Honda Element Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2009 Honda Element trims

20–22mpg combined
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18-20city
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23-25hwy
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$3,050-$3,400/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2009 Honda Element ranges from 20 to 22 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Element 2WD - Automatic 5-spd
22mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city25 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
Element 4WD - Automatic 5-spd
21mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
19 city24 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Element 2WD - Manual 5-spd
20mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city23 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor
Element 4WD - Manual 5-spd
20mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
18 city23 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

EX Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2009 Honda Element EX

How does the EX compare to other Honda Element trims?

The EX occupies a distinct position in the Honda Element range. See how it stacks up on the 2009 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2009 Honda Element EX?

Budget for standard EX maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2009 has 3 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Honda Element EX?

For the EX, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Honda Element buyer's guide.

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