Salvage 2005 Honda Element for sale

Browse 49 salvage 2005 Honda Element vehicles from IAA and Copart — live auctions and ended sales, with photos, VIN, damage and last bid.

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Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH28645L016234 · 71206166

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: MARLBORO, NY
Title status: Salvage

Oct 12, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$2,909Repair 21% of value

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH28695L022711 · 69886686

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 199691 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: LITTLETON, CO
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 12, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$4,465

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, LX

5J6YH18335L013020 · 71151046

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 130936 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: NEW BRITAIN, CT
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 13, 20260h 00m

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, LX

5J6YH28625L033176 · 63805506

AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 174670 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: MCFARLAND, WI
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$6,995Repair 153% of value

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH28615L013243 · 72235196

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 117122 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: SAN DIEGO, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$4,900Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$6,185

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Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, LX

5J6YH17385L006582 · 72071376

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · MANUAL

Odometer: 227347 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: MILWAUKEE, WI
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,367Repair 105% of value

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Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH28675L019810 · 64623756

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 328670 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: GLASSBORO, NJ
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$2,643Repair 123% of value

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Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, LX

5J6YH27345L002969 · 60132746

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · MANUAL

Odometer: 234136 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: HAIL
Storage location: LITTLETON, CO
Title status: None

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$2,633

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Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, LX

5J6YH18315L014165 · 63623236

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 248040 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: HUEYTOWN, AL
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,302Repair 444% of value

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Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH28655L029901 · 69140406

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 200896 mi
Seller: Bristol West Insurance
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,311Repair 125% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH286X5L011409 · 67839876

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 236879 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: LOUISVILLE, KY
Title status: None

EndedPre-loss value US$3,000

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH28615L032018 · 71608576

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 187545 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: VALLEJO, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$1,100Oct 9, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,567

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH28645L004116 · 67447486

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 182386 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: WALTON, KY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$275Oct 2, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,816

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, LX

5J6YH28385L027596 · 70547486

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 191061 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: COLTON, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$225Oct 1, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,950

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH18685L006882 · 65730236

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 293633 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: PHOENIX, AZ
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$200Sep 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,273

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH28665L014890 · 69739346

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 135770 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

EndedSep 24, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,150

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH28645L800977 · 70137026

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 349343 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: KNIGHTDALE, NC
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$250Sep 25, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH27685L016769 · 67807556

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 92588 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: SAN ANTONIO, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$10Sep 24, 2026Pre-loss value US$8,033

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH18675L013838 · 66273966

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 237025 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: HAMPTON, VA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$100Sep 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,323

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, LX

5J6YH28325L010552 · 64000556

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 143304 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: NEWTON, AL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$975Oct 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,464

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, LX

5J6YH18375L015191 · 56160086

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 149149 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ELLENWOOD, GA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$250Oct 1, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,169

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH28655L018817 · 67602946

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 236523 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: NORTH BILLERICA, MA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$375Sep 17, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,123Repair 223% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH27635L012855 · 65715016

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · MANUAL

Odometer: 174493 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: OPA LOCKA, FL
Title status: Rebuilt
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$375Sep 18, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,439Repair 103% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH286X5L014861 · 62703266

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 199043 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$250Sep 10, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,040Repair 178% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH27605L009105 · 61224466

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · MANUAL

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ARLINGTON, WA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$400Sep 4, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,173

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH28605L022242 · 63046136

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 240429 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: AMERICAN CANYON, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$400Sep 4, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,551

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, LX

5J6YH18315L002680 · 67552326

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 236690 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: VALLEJO, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

EndedSep 11, 2026Pre-loss value US$450

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH28655L012421 · 61307016

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 123087 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ELGIN, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$300Sep 17, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,192

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, EX

5J6YH28685L015698 · 66015776

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 227428 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: MARLBORO, NY
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$325Sep 10, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT

5J6YH28685L000411 · 64594506

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 250869 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: MORAINE, OH
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$70Aug 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,427Repair 160% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, LX

5J6YH18305L004260 · 65368626

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 182561 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: HOUSTON, TX
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$925Sep 4, 2026Pre-loss value US$10,907

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT

5J6YH17675L005451 · 65170306

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · MANUAL

Odometer: 134199 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: ELGIN, IL
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$250Aug 25, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,875

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT

5J6YH18625L002634 · 65603566

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 177965 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: SAN MARTIN, CA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$500Aug 20, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, LX

5J6YH18355L016159 · 64796866

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 282751 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: SPARTANBURG, SC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$200Sep 2, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,959Repair 164% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT

5J6YH28675L019533 · 64697856

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 175120 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: PENNSBURG, PA
Title status: None

Last bid US$175Aug 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$10,160

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT

5J6YH27665L019587 · 57469016

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · MANUAL

Odometer: 185340 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: RIVERVIEW, FL
Title status: Rebuilt

Last bid US$375Aug 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,596Repair 105% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT

5J6YH18695L008849 · 58803716

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 140517 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: PHOENIX, AZ
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$1,850Aug 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,087

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT

5J6YH28615L013243 · 59198756

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 117118 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: KAPOLEI, HI
Title status: None
Status: Doesn't start

EndedAug 31, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,050

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT

5J6YH28365L012515 · 60298876

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 172523 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: WATER/FLOOD
Storage location: HILLSBOROUGH, NJ
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$350Aug 18, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,093

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT

5J6YH28695L018027 · 60445466

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 256350 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: SULPHUR, LA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$100Aug 17, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,422Repair 185% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT

5J6YH28635L024387 · 60700496

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 111882 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: LAWRENCEBURG, KY
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$2,700Aug 19, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,795Repair 129% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT

5J6YH18665L006475 · 60865046

AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 286702 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: KANSAS CITY, KS
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$200Sep 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,364

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT

5J6YH27315L020104 · 61808706

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · MANUAL

Odometer: 166088 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: ANCHORAGE, AK
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$600Aug 18, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,357Repair 135% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT

5J6YH286X5L028257 · 62308716

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 199166 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: PORTLAND, OR
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$275Aug 26, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,592Repair 129% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT, LX

5J6YH18305L003450 · 62316096

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 607187 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: ROLLOVER
Storage location: TANNER, AL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$125Sep 16, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,606

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT

5J6YH286X5L027304 · 62887366

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 167668 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: RIVERVIEW, FL
Title status: Rebuilt

Last bid US$375Aug 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,797

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT

5J6YH186X5L000968 · 64746976

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 107541 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: SIKESTON, MO
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$1,300Aug 17, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

2005 HONDA ELEMENT

5J6YH28625L018371 · 64837086

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 274751 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: SAN MARTIN, CA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$50Aug 20, 2026Pre-loss value US$6,172Repair 111% of value

Ended

IAA Canada

2005 HONDA ELEMENT

5J6YH18285L800651 · 40074213

2.4L I4 FI DOHC 16V F4 · Auto

Odometer: 412158 Km
Primary damage: Front
Storage location: New Westminster, BC
Title status: Repairable
Status: Runs & drives

EndedJun 22, 2026

That’s all 49 lots.

2005 Honda Element price data

Median bid: $1,100
Average bid: $1,634
Bid range: $275 – $4,900
Avg. retail: $5,111
Typical repair vs value: 100%

Based on 49 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

10 recall campaigns on record

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEMar 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 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
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 contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEJun 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEJun 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.

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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEJan 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2009 Acura RL and Honda Element vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles and 2006-2009 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2008 Acura RL, Honda Element and Honda Pilot vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2006-2008 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KD9 and KE0.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEMay 2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

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How much does a salvage 2005 Honda Element sell for?

Across 49 salvage 2005 Honda Element lots, the median winning-side bid is $1,100 and the average is $1,634 (range $275 to $4,900). Pre-loss retail value averages $5,111. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.