What is the accident rate for the Honda Element?

The Honda Element has an accident rate of 35.8% based on 3,433 vehicles analyzed from 2003–2011. The salvage rate is 0.3% and the total loss rate is 1.2%.

Is the Honda Element reliable?

The Honda Element has an odometer issue rate of 1.5%, a frame damage rate of 11.2%, and an average of 2.5 owners. The theft rate is 0.0%.

Honda Element Statistics

3,433 vehicles analyzed (2003–2011)

Last updated: May 2026

The Honda Element has an accident rate of 35.8% based on 3,433 vehicles analyzed from 2003 to 2011. The salvage title rate is 0.3% and the total loss rate is 1.2%. Average mileage is 150,447 miles with 2.5 owners on average.

Safety & Risk Profile

35.8%

Accident Rate

1.2%

Total Loss Rate

11.2%

Frame Damage

0.3%

Salvage Title

1.5%

Odometer Issues

Ownership Data

Avg Owners2.5

Avg Mileage150,447 mi

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Accident Rate Over Time

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Year	Vehicles	Accident Rate
2003 Honda Element	388	33.0%
2004 Honda Element	366	32.0%
2005 Honda Element	470	33.4%
2006 Honda Element	454	33.3%
2007 Honda Element	427	40.5%
2008 Honda Element	537	37.2%
2009 Honda Element	215	38.1%
2010 Honda Element	341	39.9%
2011 Honda Element	235	36.2%

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