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2007 Honda Element

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Element.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2007 Honda Element is a compact SUV built on the second‑generation Element platform and powered by a four‑cylinder engine that uses 4.4 qt of 5W‑20 API oil and is mated to a five‑speed automatic transmission. Its EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 20 mpg city, 25 mpg highway and a combined 22 mpg reflect the model’s modest efficiency for an urban‑oriented utility vehicle, while the automatic gearbox provides smooth shifts for everyday driving. Owner‑complaint data show the 2007 year sits near the lower end of the model’s history, with a total of 112 complaints—far fewer than the 449 recorded in the inaugural 2003 year and only slightly above the 2011 low of 11—indicating a relatively mature reliability profile despite the recurring air‑bag issue that accounts for the top complaint category.

Model year2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy20/25/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R · 410 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 51R · 410 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	169.3 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	74 in
Wheelbase	101.6 in
Curb weight	3596 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	20 / 25 / 22 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Element of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.1–9.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.10 sec — 2003 EX

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2006	EX-P 2.4L I-4	9.50 sec	17.30 sec	156 hp	FWD
2003	EX 2.4L I-4	8.10 sec	16.20 sec	160 hp	FWD
2003	EX 2.4L I-4	8.40 sec	16.60 sec	160 hp	FWD
2003	EX 2.4L I-4	8.70 sec	16.60 sec	160 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, USE HONDA PART NO. 08200-9002 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 33.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	2.7
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	2.8
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	USE HONDA PART NO. 08200-9002 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.1 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	8mm Bolts: 20 ft-lbs, 6mm Bolts: 9 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	AT: 54 ft-lbs, MT: 76 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	33 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	33.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	8mm Bolts: 20 ft-lbs , 6mm Bolts: 9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	80 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	181 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	134 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)	720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)	50 rpm
Ignition Timing	8, Not adjutstable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	2 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.10-1.21 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	5.33-5.83 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	51R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	410 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	169-176 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	48.0
Engine Compression	135 Minimum PSI. 28 Maximum variation PSI
Engine Oil Pressure	10 psi @ idle, 44 psi @ 3000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash	0.110-0.130 in
Exhaust Valve Lash	0.110-0.130 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	25 ft-lbs / 17 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	79 ft-lbs / 41 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.063; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0016 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.909 in / 0.358 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.909 in / 0.358 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.826 in / 0.259 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

14 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

36 ft. lbs., step 2: 90

36 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant at 120,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 120,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 120,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 160,000 mi	Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
At 180,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Honda Element sits within a clear downward trend in owner complaints across the generation, falling from a peak of 449 in 2003 to 112, and continuing to decline to just 11 by 2011. Despite this improvement, the 2007 model year still recorded 12 recalls and 4 investigations—numbers that are among the highest in the generation and only slightly below the initial 2003 figures, indicating that some systemic issues persisted. The top complaint areas for 2007 are air bags, electrical system, suspension, and service brakes, though the data does not specify root causes, and the year saw 6 crash complaints with no fire complaints. While the 2007 model represents a significant reliability improvement over the troubled early years, later models like the 2009 show even fewer complaints and recalls, making them a more trouble-free choice. For a buyer seeking a balance of age and reported issues, the 2007 is a reasonable mid-generation pick, but those prioritizing minimal complaints should consider a 2009 or newer.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

112

Owner complaints

6 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 112 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags20

Electrical System16

Suspension11

Service Brakes, Hydraulic9

Visibility7

Structure3

Unknown Or Other3

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 12 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V182000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 06/03/2019

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… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may…

19E068000Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator PedalReported 10/10/2019

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… Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 50 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
A18-050	2026-06-30	Air Bags	Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's…
A20-015	2022-05-03	Air Bags	Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating…
A07-030	2021-01-23	Equipment	"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant…
A20-015	2020-03-10	Air Bags	Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating…
A20-010	2020-03-10	Air Bags	Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Element take?

4.4 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Element have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Element get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 25 highway / 22 combined mpg.