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2003 Honda Element Latches/locks/linkages Problems

NHTSA component category: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · data through 07/12/2026

24Latches/locks/linkages complaints
5.7%Of all 423 complaints
#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How latches/locks/linkages ranks on this vehicle

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD217 · 51.3%
AIR BAGS40 · 9.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25 · 5.9%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES24 · 5.7%
SUSPENSION23 · 5.4%

Share of the 423 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Honda Element overview page.

Latches/locks/linkages complaints by year filed

32009520104201112012920141201512016

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Honda Element have latches/locks/linkages problems?

Latches/locks/linkages is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Honda Element: 24 of 423 complaints on file (5.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2003 Honda Element have in total?

423 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 28 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's latches/locks/linkages category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.