2003 Honda Element latches/locks/linkages problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2003 Honda Element — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda element. The contact stated that the vehicle would not recognize the key remote unlock feature. In addition, the key would not unlock the driver side door even when it was manually inserted. In order to unlock the driver's door, the passenger door had to be…”
filed Jun 13, 2016
“Driver's side door lock tumblers seized my key when I tried to unlock the car. They key was stuck midway - I could not remove the key nor turn it either way. Since the key was caught in the lock, the key fob would not open the passenger's door or rear latch. I was locked out of the car with my…”
filed Jan 28, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Element years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Element | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Element | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Element | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Honda Element
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.