2003 Honda Element technical service bulletins

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

• Jun 30, 2026 Service bulletinCustomer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.
• Jan 23, 2021 Service bulletinThere are several A/C leak detection tools available
• Mar 10, 2020 Service bulletinThis bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
• Mar 10, 2020 Service bulletinThis bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
• Jun 1, 2018 Service bulletinThis bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
• May 25, 2018 Service bulletinThis bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
• May 24, 2018 Service bulletinThis bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
• Jun 21, 2017 Service bulletinAS THE RESULT OF TAKATA DEFECT DETERMINATIONS AND the federal safety agency DIRECTIVES, AMERICAN HONDA HAS...
• Sep 7, 2016 Service bulletinFlyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an...
• Sep 7, 2016 Service bulletinPosters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas...
• Aug 29, 2016 Service bulletinLetter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida...
• Aug 23, 2016 Service bulletinText messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest...
• Aug 23, 2016 Service bulletinUs virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an...
• Aug 21, 2016 Service bulletinAdvertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment...
• Mar 31, 2016 Service bulletinDealer message - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall...
• Mar 31, 2016 Service bulletinVideo - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that...
• Mar 28, 2016 Service bulletinIn certain vehicles, the front passenger airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during...
• Dec 19, 2015 Service bulletinAS THE RESULT OF TAKATA DEFECT DETERMINATIONS AND the federal safety agency DIRECTIVES, AMERICAN HONDA HAS...
• Dec 19, 2015 Service bulletinAS THE RESULT OF TAKATA DEFECT DETERMINATIONS AND the federal safety agency DIRECTIVES, AMERICAN HONDA HAS...
• Dec 19, 2015 Service bulletinAMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON...
• Dec 19, 2015 Service bulletinAMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED SOME MODELS FROM THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT...
• Dec 2, 2015 Service bulletinPoster of listed honda vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - english.
• Dec 2, 2015 Service bulletinPoster of listed honda vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - spanish.
• Oct 1, 2015 Service bulletinThis bulletin is replaced by s/b 15-067, safety recall: front passenger’s airbag inflator CAN be...
• Sep 25, 2015 Service bulletinDealer message
• Sep 16, 2015 Service bulletinThe MIL comes on with one of these dtcs: • P2646/P2651 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit low...
• Sep 16, 2015 Service bulletinIn certain vehicles, the passenger’s (FRONT) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure...
• Sep 16, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal...
• Sep 16, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal...
• Sep 16, 2015 Service bulletinIn certain vehicles, the driver’s (FRONT) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during...
• Aug 15, 2015 Service bulletinIn certain vehicles, the passenger’s (FRONT) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure...
• Jul 1, 2015 Service bulletinAS THE RESULT OF TAKATA DEFECT DETERMINATIONS AND the federal safety agency DIRECTIVES, AMERICAN HONDA HAS...
• Jun 30, 2015 Service bulletinNew and different inflators are available
• Jun 18, 2015 Service bulletinAS THE RESULT OF TAKATA DEFECT DETERMINATIONS AND the federal safety agency DIRECTIVES, AMERICAN HONDA HAS...
• Jun 18, 2015 Service bulletinAS THE RESULT OF TAKATA DEFECT DETERMINATIONS AND the federal safety agency DIRECTIVES, AMERICAN HONDA HAS...
• Jun 11, 2015 Service bulletinAMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON...
• May 21, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal...
• May 7, 2015 Service bulletinCustomer letter - please be aware, we have a national safety improvement campaign and recall under way to...
• Apr 29, 2015 Service bulletinIn certain vehicles, the passenger's (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure...
• Apr 29, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Apr 29, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Apr 29, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Apr 17, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Jan 30, 2015 Service bulletinPostcard
• Dec 11, 2014 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Dec 11, 2014 Service bulletinIn certain vehicles, the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure...
• Dec 11, 2014 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Nov 18, 2014 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Nov 7, 2014 Service bulletinA manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during...
• Aug 6, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
• Jul 23, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
• Jul 23, 2014 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Jul 23, 2014 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Jul 16, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
• Jun 26, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
• Jul 16, 2013 Service bulletinHonda: DTC P2646/P2651 or P2647/2652 may be set
• Aug 20, 2012 Service bulletinHonda service campaign: warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers SRS
• Jul 21, 2011 Service bulletinHonda: the vehicle moves faster than expected with the transmission in gear, foot off the brake, and foot...
• Aug 4, 2010 Service bulletinHonda: the ignition lock becomes worn and allows the key to be removed in positions other than park
• May 31, 2008 Service bulletinLoad carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
• May 9, 2008 Service bulletinVehicle warranty mileage
• May 9, 2008 Service bulletinHonda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage
• Feb 5, 2008 Service bulletinHonda service campaign: warranty extension: 2003-04 element windshield
• Feb 5, 2008 Service bulletinSRS indicator comes on with SRS DTC 3-1 or 4-1
• Nov 3, 2006 Service bulletinThe driver's seat rocks back and forth during normal driving
• Dec 21, 2005 Service bulletinFront seat-back makes a squeaking, chafing, or rubbing noise
• Dec 14, 2005 Service bulletinHeadlights dim or diagnostic trouble code P1298 is stored in the ECM/PCM
• Aug 1, 2005 Service bulletinTroubleshooting a stalling engine? take a snapshot with the hds. honda servicenews. tt
• Jun 16, 2005 Service bulletinSnapping, cracking noise after shutting engine off
• May 16, 2005 Service bulletinEngine-cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes
• Feb 16, 2005 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2646, P2647, P2649 or P1009
• Feb 16, 2005 Service bulletinTimesert 11MM head bolt thread repair kit
• Feb 1, 2005 Service bulletinChecking the short-term fuel trim when a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0171 is set
• Jan 16, 2005 Service bulletinBank 1 too lean
• Jan 11, 2005 Service bulletinSqueak or twang condition when the clutch pedal is pressed
• Nov 16, 2004 Service bulletinHarsh 3-2- and or 2-1 downshift
• Oct 29, 2004 Service bulletinDoor lock cylinder binds
• Oct 26, 2004 Service bulletinRequest for visit
• Oct 16, 2004 Service bulletinAccessory belt noise
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinAutomatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria
• Sep 16, 2004 Service bulletinSending hds snapshot
• Sep 16, 2004 Service bulletinTransmission solenoid replacement criteria
• Sep 3, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0606
• Aug 16, 2004 Service bulletinAccessory belt noise
• Aug 1, 2004 Service bulletinNoise from the rear when backing up
• Jul 16, 2004 Service bulletinPop, groan or click noise from rear when backing
• Jul 1, 2004 Service bulletinPoor a/c cooling during hard acceleration
• Jul 1, 2004 Service bulletinA/t stuck in park after throttle body replacement
• Jul 1, 2004 Service bulletinS/m fix DTC P0420 troubleshooting
• Jun 28, 2004 Service bulletinRequest for visit: accessory belt noise
• Jun 16, 2004 Service bulletinUpdate ECM/PCM for diagnostic trouble code P0420, catalyst below threshold
• Jun 16, 2004 Service bulletinShift lever won't come out of park after throttle body r&r
• Jun 1, 2004 Service bulletinRear differential moans moans with brakes applied at low speed
• Jun 1, 2004 Service bulletinBalancer shaft buzz or rattle is normal
• May 18, 2004 Service bulletinRear (tailgate) glass broken
• May 16, 2004 Service bulletinShift lever won't come out of park
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinAudio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinUse the honda diagnostic system to read SRS diagnostic trouble codes
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinFront door inner sash trim removal and installation
• Apr 23, 2004 Service bulletinSRS indicator comes on with SRS diagnostic trouble codes 15-1, 15-2, 15-3
• Apr 20, 2004 Service bulletinThe key will not go into the door lock cylinder, or if it goes in, it will not turn
• Apr 16, 2004 Service bulletinAudio, anti-theft codes
• Apr 16, 2004 Service bulletinCAN sidewinder locks be re-keyed
• Apr 16, 2004 Service bulletinReading SRS diagnostic trouble codes
• Apr 13, 2004 Service bulletinHatch open indicator on rear interior light on or tailgate rattles
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinWhat caused that windshield crack
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinRepairing atf leaks under warranty
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinWind noise from the roof rack
• Feb 16, 2004 Service bulletin2ND to 5TH or 3RD to 5TH gear upshift
• Feb 9, 2004 Service bulletinClicking noise from front calipers when first applying the brakes after a change in direction
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinAnti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator on with ABS diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 54 or no dtc(s)
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinClean modulator pump motor ground for diagnostic trouble code 51/53
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinUpdate replacement control unit/module software
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinEtm fix
• Dec 23, 2003 Service bulletinCreak from the right side of the dash
• Dec 16, 2003 Service bulletinUpdating replacement ECM/PCM software
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinOn-board snapshot data is captured with MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) on
• Nov 13, 2003 Service bulletinEngine oil leakat the head cover, the rear seal, or the oil pan
• Nov 3, 2003 Service bulletinRequest for parts
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinHumming or growling? check the wheel bearings. honda. servicenews. tt
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinHeater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse
• Oct 16, 2003 Service bulletinHumming, growling sound from transmission
• Oct 16, 2003 Service bulletinTesting brake fluid for petroleum contamination
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinJump-starting with ignition in on (II) CAN set diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0606 - honda servicenews
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinManual transmission hard to shift into 1ST gear, grinds into reverse
• Sep 23, 2003 Service bulletinFuel gauge reads empty and low fuel indicator blinks
• Sep 16, 2003 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) after jump-starting
• Sep 16, 2003 Service bulletinHard to engage 1ST gear, grinds into reverse
• Sep 16, 2003 Service bulletinRoof rack load capacity
• Sep 8, 2003 Service bulletinRattle from the a-pillar trim or corners of the dashboard
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinAutomatic transmission (a/t) whine? make sure it's the a/t before replacing it. honda servicenews. tt
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinCreaking or popping from tailgate area
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinNoise from upper rear door latch
• Aug 26, 2003 Service bulletinRear hatch trim panel is loose or falls off
• Jul 8, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp comes on with diagnostic trouble code P0420 (catalyst system efficiency below...
• Jun 4, 2003 Service bulletinCoolant in the engine oil pan
• Jun 3, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble code P0420 (catalyst system efficiency below...
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinGrade logic control information
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinVehicle's emission type
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinReplacement roof rack inserts available
• May 6, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P2A00 (P2900)
• May 6, 2003 Service bulletinCracks in the windshield at the lower corner(s)
• Apr 8, 2003 Service bulletinRear seat trim cover latch won't stay latched
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinAir conditioning indicator off in defrost mode - information
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinTroubleshooting windshield washer nozzle problems
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinRemoving heater temperature and mode dials - handy tips
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinPower door locks cycle
• Mar 16, 2003 Service bulletinTroubleshooting intermittent anti-lock brake (ABS) or traction control system (TCS) diagnostic trouble codes
• Mar 16, 2003 Service bulletinRemoving heater temp and mode knobs
• Mar 16, 2003 Service bulletinAir conditioner indicator not on in defrost mode
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinMaintenance required indicator doesn't reset
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinInstall wheel bearings correctly to prevent diagnostic trouble codes