The service and repair manual for the 2011 Honda Element — the 2.4L I4 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | LX Sport Utility 4-Door · EX Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 15 complaints · 24 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2011 Element manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 361
- General Information 1,633
- Accessories & Equipment 689
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 146
- Body & Frame 237
- Maintenance 78
- Brakes 262
- Restraints 115
- Drivelines & Axles 92
- Steering 112
- Electrical 2,039
- Suspension 164
- Engine Mechanical 309
- Transmission 274
- Engine Performance 3,314
- Front 245
- Rear 181
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2011 Element
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V501000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 19V499000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V344000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Vehicle Speed Control — accelerator pedal · 19E068000If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no long.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V029000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Electrical System — wiring · 12V436000Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially incre.
Owners have filed 15 complaints and Honda has issued 24 technical service bulletins for the 2011 Element. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2011 Element manual
Is this manual specific to the 2011 Element?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2011 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 across the LX Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 2011 Element problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2011 Element, covering air bags, vehicle speed control, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 2011 Element wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2011 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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