Honda Element towing capacity by year

The Honda Element has tow data across 8 model years, from 2003 through 2010. The most recent 2010 Honda Element carries a maximum tow rating of 1,500 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Honda Element page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Honda Element max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Honda Element, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Honda Element years (2006–2010)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Honda Element years (2003–2005)

Earlier model years for the Honda Element, going back to 2003. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.