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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5J6YH17563L001010 · Checked Sep 4, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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5J6YH17563L•••••• 2003 Honda ELEMENT

That is about average for the 2003 Honda ELEMENT — 4 complaints per build across 77 builds.

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326on the model
77builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Latches/locks/linkages 1 Electrical System 1 Air Bags 1 Structure 1

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Air Bags crash Nov 2022
Seems Honda is hiding specific vin needing recal replacement of airbag fue to fact it's deployed. Attempt to cover up recall regarding this specific vin possibly aware that damage is done and if airbag deployed, vin check results "no current recalls" for vehicle. 2003 Honda…
Electrical System Jan 2014
The contact owns a 2003 honda element. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition and failed to turn over in order to start the vehicle. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a…
Latches/locks/linkages Sep 2007
The driver's side lock has not worked well for some time, and now it doesn't work at all. The key won't go all the way into the lock. The passenger side lock has the same problem often, but not every time. As a result, I can't lock my doors, because I may not be able to get them…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5J6YH17563L001010 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.