2011 Honda Element
2011 Honda Element — final U.S. catalog year.
Trim: EX
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2011 Honda Element snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2011 Honda Element typically asks about $3,400 versus a $22,555 starting MSRP when new — roughly 15% retained. The 2011 Honda Element has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Vehicle Speed Control) and 11 owner complaints.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$3,400
15% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$22,555
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
11
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
11
Top: Air Bags
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2011 Element?
Yes — 11 recall campaigns and 11 owner complaints for the 2011 Honda Element. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Vehicle Speed Control
2019-10-10
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline…
Campaign 19E068000
Air Bags
2019-06-27
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are…
Campaign 19V501000
Air Bags
2019-06-27
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…
Campaign 19V499000
Air Bags
2019-03-06
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and…
Campaign 19V182000
Air Bags
2018-09-27
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles nationwide. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2012 Acura RL, 2011 Honda Element and 2011-2013 Ridgeline vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri,…
Campaign 18V662000
Air Bags
2018-04-26
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been…
Campaign 18V268000
Air Bags
2018-01-09
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura RL, 2010 Honda Element, and 2010-2013 Honda Ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana…
Campaign 18V041000
Air Bags
2017-01-10
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama,…
Campaign 17V029000
Air Bags
2016-05-23
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida,…
Campaign 16V344000
Air Bags
2015-05-28
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.…
Campaign 15V320000
Electrical System
2012-09-05
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…
Campaign 12V436000
Owner complaints
11 complaints · 1 crash-related. Top components:
- Air Bags6
- Visibility2
- Power Train1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2011 Honda Element EX Walkaround, Exhaust, Review, Test Drive
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Photos
How much does a used 2011 Element cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $3,400 in typical used asking against a $22,555 starting MSRP — roughly 15% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $22,555
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $3,400
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 15% of MSRP
~$19,155 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2011 Element?
The 2011 Honda Element is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The Honda Element ended after 2011. This page covers the final model year. The 2011 Honda Element was the final model year covered in this catalog. The Honda Element is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Honda and marketed in North America over a single generation for model years 2003–2011, and noted for its boxy exterior styling with bi-parting side doors and its boxy, flexible interior layout.
- 11 NHTSA recalls
- Final U.S. catalog year
- About 169.3 × 71.7 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2011 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 166 hp, 161 lb-ft, 21 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
166 hp
Torque
161 lb-ft
Combined MPG
21 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2011 selected trim (21 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$2,000
5-year energy
$10,000
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 21 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.4L I4
- Drivetrain
- FWD / AWD
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 169.3 in
- Width
- 71.7 in
- Height
- 70.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 101.6 in
- Curb weight
- 3578.1 lb
- Seating
- 4
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- Combined MPG
- 21
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | EX | LX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 166 hp | 166 hp |
| Torque | 161 lb-ft | 161 lb-ft |
| Combined MPG | 21 | 21 |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 | 2.4L I4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | FWD / AWD |
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | 161 | — | 21 | FWD / AWD | |
| 166 | 161 | — | 21 | FWD / AWD | |
| 166 | 161 | — | 21 | FWD |