Hyundai Tucson Hybrid vs Honda Element
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | Honda Element |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 617 | 1,534 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2026 | 2003–2011 |
| Worst model year | 2025 | 2003 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 41 | 123 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 15 |
| Injuries reported | 22 | 101 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.4% | 15.6% |
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
170
27.6%
Electrical System
96
15.6%
Other & Unspecified
81
13.1%
Engine & Cooling
63
10.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
45
7.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
40
6.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
36
5.8%
Brakes
31
5.0%
Honda Element by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
378
24.6%
Airbags
323
21.1%
Suspension
115
7.5%
Electrical System
112
7.3%
Body & Structure
92
6.0%
Brakes
91
5.9%
Seats
57
3.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
49
3.2%