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Active Recalls (7)

19V501000 Jun 27, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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, 2003-2...

19V499000 Jun 27, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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, 2002-20...

19V182000 Mar 6, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 ...

17V029000 Jan 10, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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, 20...

16V344000 May 24, 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, an...

15V320000 May 28, 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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...

11V395000 Aug 4, 2011 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY...

Complaints

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Jul 29, 2025 Suspension 124,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Element. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle began to tilt sideways while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled off to the shoulder of the roadway. Upon inspe...

Jul 29, 2025 Suspension 124,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Element. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle began to tilt sideways while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled off to the shoulder of the roadway. Upon inspe...

Jan 20, 2025 Air Bags

Air bag in drivers seat deployed when I shut rear door. Car was running at the time.

Jan 20, 2025 Air Bags

Air bag in drivers seat deployed when I shut rear door. Car was running at the time.

Sep 4, 2024 Suspension 190,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Element. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear trailing arm mount was severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent frame mechanic, where the contact was informed that the rear trailing arm mount could fracture. T...

Sep 4, 2024 Suspension 190,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Element. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear trailing arm mount was severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent frame mechanic, where the contact was informed that the rear trailing arm mount could fracture. T...

Apr 10, 2024 Suspension

The left rear control arm pulled out of the subframe and floor panel and hit the pavement facing forward, the direction in which the car was moving. The left rear tire pulled out and away from the vehicle, and the car lurched downward. There were sparks. I was pulling away from a gas pump at a servi...

Apr 10, 2024 Suspension

The left rear control arm pulled out of the subframe and floor panel and hit the pavement facing forward, the direction in which the car was moving. The left rear tire pulled out and away from the vehicle, and the car lurched downward. There were sparks. I was pulling away from a gas pump at a servi...

Mar 23, 2024 Structure

Rear unibody rust through allowing the drivers side rear trailing arm to become detached. Pulling up to stop sign very slowly luckily. At speed this failure would have assuredly led to a crash from loss of control. Calls have been placed to local Honda dealer as well as American Honda where I was in...

Mar 23, 2024 Suspension

Rear unibody rust through allowing the drivers side rear trailing arm to become detached. Pulling up to stop sign very slowly luckily. At speed this failure would have assuredly led to a crash from loss of control. Calls have been placed to local Honda dealer as well as American Honda where I was in...

Mar 23, 2024 Structure

Rear unibody rust through allowing the drivers side rear trailing arm to become detached. Pulling up to stop sign very slowly luckily. At speed this failure would have assuredly led to a crash from loss of control. Calls have been placed to local Honda dealer as well as American Honda where I was in...

Mar 23, 2024 Suspension

Rear unibody rust through allowing the drivers side rear trailing arm to become detached. Pulling up to stop sign very slowly luckily. At speed this failure would have assuredly led to a crash from loss of control. Calls have been placed to local Honda dealer as well as American Honda where I was in...

Nov 19, 2023 Suspension

I was driving and all of a sudden vehicle became hard to control. I got it stopped and noticed drivers side rear tire was sideways. upon inspection I noticed trail arm was broke loose at frame. apparently it had rusted through at the frame.

Nov 19, 2023 Suspension

I was driving and all of a sudden vehicle became hard to control. I got it stopped and noticed drivers side rear tire was sideways. upon inspection I noticed trail arm was broke loose at frame. apparently it had rusted through at the frame.

Oct 29, 2023 Suspension

I was driving and left rear trail arm connecting wheel to frame broke loose. upon inspection I noticed the frame was so rusted in that one spot causing trail arm to break loose which caused me to lose control of vehicle very dangerous!

Oct 29, 2023 Suspension

I was driving and left rear trail arm connecting wheel to frame broke loose. upon inspection I noticed the frame was so rusted in that one spot causing trail arm to break loose which caused me to lose control of vehicle very dangerous!

May 23, 2023 Suspension 14,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Element. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and making a right turn, the rear driver’s side wheel assembly separated from the vehicle. The contact was able to park the vehicle in a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated th...

May 23, 2023 Suspension 14,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Element. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and making a right turn, the rear driver’s side wheel assembly separated from the vehicle. The contact was able to park the vehicle in a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated th...

May 9, 2023 Structure

Defect where rear controller arm connects to frame is rusted out. This would cause the rear tires to fall off. The rest of the car isn’t that bad. Canada there is a recall for this but not in the USA.

May 9, 2023 Structure

Defect where rear controller arm connects to frame is rusted out. This would cause the rear tires to fall off. The rest of the car isn’t that bad. Canada there is a recall for this but not in the USA.

Mar 3, 2023 Engine

Vtec oil pressure switch low voltage threw a code so I replaced entire mechanism, I don't know the name buy removed wire snaps and three bolts and replaced with brand new, and reattached. Unplugged battery till all reserve was gone. Plugged back up [battery] drove, but still as I hit 3000 rpm and vt...

Mar 3, 2023 Electrical System

Vtec oil pressure switch low voltage threw a code so I replaced entire mechanism, I don't know the name buy removed wire snaps and three bolts and replaced with brand new, and reattached. Unplugged battery till all reserve was gone. Plugged back up [battery] drove, but still as I hit 3000 rpm and vt...

Mar 3, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Vtec oil pressure switch low voltage threw a code so I replaced entire mechanism, I don't know the name buy removed wire snaps and three bolts and replaced with brand new, and reattached. Unplugged battery till all reserve was gone. Plugged back up [battery] drove, but still as I hit 3000 rpm and vt...

Mar 3, 2023 Engine

Vtec oil pressure switch low voltage threw a code so I replaced entire mechanism, I don't know the name buy removed wire snaps and three bolts and replaced with brand new, and reattached. Unplugged battery till all reserve was gone. Plugged back up [battery] drove, but still as I hit 3000 rpm and vt...

Mar 3, 2023 Electrical System

Vtec oil pressure switch low voltage threw a code so I replaced entire mechanism, I don't know the name buy removed wire snaps and three bolts and replaced with brand new, and reattached. Unplugged battery till all reserve was gone. Plugged back up [battery] drove, but still as I hit 3000 rpm and vt...

Mar 3, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Vtec oil pressure switch low voltage threw a code so I replaced entire mechanism, I don't know the name buy removed wire snaps and three bolts and replaced with brand new, and reattached. Unplugged battery till all reserve was gone. Plugged back up [battery] drove, but still as I hit 3000 rpm and vt...

Jan 9, 2023 Structure

I have a 2005 Honda Element, undercarriage and suspension components have severe rust. I tried to get an inspection from Virginia and it failed immediately due to the rust. The mechanic lowered the vehicle as quickly as he could because of it falling off the lift. ultimately he told it is unsafe to ...

Jan 9, 2023 Steering

I have a 2005 Honda Element, undercarriage and suspension components have severe rust. I tried to get an inspection from Virginia and it failed immediately due to the rust. The mechanic lowered the vehicle as quickly as he could because of it falling off the lift. ultimately he told it is unsafe to ...

Jan 9, 2023 Suspension

I have a 2005 Honda Element, undercarriage and suspension components have severe rust. I tried to get an inspection from Virginia and it failed immediately due to the rust. The mechanic lowered the vehicle as quickly as he could because of it falling off the lift. ultimately he told it is unsafe to ...

Jan 9, 2023 Structure

I have a 2005 Honda Element, undercarriage and suspension components have severe rust. I tried to get an inspection from Virginia and it failed immediately due to the rust. The mechanic lowered the vehicle as quickly as he could because of it falling off the lift. ultimately he told it is unsafe to ...

Jan 9, 2023 Steering

I have a 2005 Honda Element, undercarriage and suspension components have severe rust. I tried to get an inspection from Virginia and it failed immediately due to the rust. The mechanic lowered the vehicle as quickly as he could because of it falling off the lift. ultimately he told it is unsafe to ...

Jan 9, 2023 Suspension

I have a 2005 Honda Element, undercarriage and suspension components have severe rust. I tried to get an inspection from Virginia and it failed immediately due to the rust. The mechanic lowered the vehicle as quickly as he could because of it falling off the lift. ultimately he told it is unsafe to ...

Mar 14, 2022 Suspension

Having rust issue with my 2005 Honda Element causing steering and handling issues Unsafe to drive per my mechanic This model has been recalled in Canada to address this issue Is there anything investigating ongoing in the USA as this problem is affecting many elements in the USA as well

Mar 14, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Having rust issue with my 2005 Honda Element causing steering and handling issues Unsafe to drive per my mechanic This model has been recalled in Canada to address this issue Is there anything investigating ongoing in the USA as this problem is affecting many elements in the USA as well

Mar 14, 2022 Suspension

Having rust issue with my 2005 Honda Element causing steering and handling issues Unsafe to drive per my mechanic This model has been recalled in Canada to address this issue Is there anything investigating ongoing in the USA as this problem is affecting many elements in the USA as well

Mar 14, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Having rust issue with my 2005 Honda Element causing steering and handling issues Unsafe to drive per my mechanic This model has been recalled in Canada to address this issue Is there anything investigating ongoing in the USA as this problem is affecting many elements in the USA as well

Jun 2, 2021 Power Train Crash 208,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Element. The contact stated that while his vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the vehicle independently drifted backwards without warning. Due to the failure, the vehicle collided with another vehicle which resulted in the injury of the occupant inside the other vehi...

Jun 2, 2021 Power Train Crash 208,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Element. The contact stated that while his vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the vehicle independently drifted backwards without warning. Due to the failure, the vehicle collided with another vehicle which resulted in the injury of the occupant inside the other vehi...

Mar 30, 2021 Air Bags 172,000 mi

MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT CONSTANTLY DISPLAY AIRBAG OFF, WHEN IT'S INACCURATE, DASHBOARD LIGHT DOESN'T WORK. THERE'S SOME KIND OF SHORTAGE BECAUSE IT BLINKS, COME ON AND GO OFF AND STAY OFF. IT SHOWS THE SAME INFORMATION, RATHER DRIVING OR STATIONARY. ARE THERE RECALLS ON THIS CAR? IT'S BEEN ONE PROBLE...

Mar 30, 2021 Electrical System 172,000 mi

MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT CONSTANTLY DISPLAY AIRBAG OFF, WHEN IT'S INACCURATE, DASHBOARD LIGHT DOESN'T WORK. THERE'S SOME KIND OF SHORTAGE BECAUSE IT BLINKS, COME ON AND GO OFF AND STAY OFF. IT SHOWS THE SAME INFORMATION, RATHER DRIVING OR STATIONARY. ARE THERE RECALLS ON THIS CAR? IT'S BEEN ONE PROBLE...

Mar 30, 2021 Exterior Lighting 172,000 mi

MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT CONSTANTLY DISPLAY AIRBAG OFF, WHEN IT'S INACCURATE, DASHBOARD LIGHT DOESN'T WORK. THERE'S SOME KIND OF SHORTAGE BECAUSE IT BLINKS, COME ON AND GO OFF AND STAY OFF. IT SHOWS THE SAME INFORMATION, RATHER DRIVING OR STATIONARY. ARE THERE RECALLS ON THIS CAR? IT'S BEEN ONE PROBLE...

Mar 30, 2021 Air Bags 172,000 mi

MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT CONSTANTLY DISPLAY AIRBAG OFF, WHEN IT'S INACCURATE, DASHBOARD LIGHT DOESN'T WORK. THERE'S SOME KIND OF SHORTAGE BECAUSE IT BLINKS, COME ON AND GO OFF AND STAY OFF. IT SHOWS THE SAME INFORMATION, RATHER DRIVING OR STATIONARY. ARE THERE RECALLS ON THIS CAR? IT'S BEEN ONE PROBLE...

Mar 30, 2021 Electrical System 172,000 mi

MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT CONSTANTLY DISPLAY AIRBAG OFF, WHEN IT'S INACCURATE, DASHBOARD LIGHT DOESN'T WORK. THERE'S SOME KIND OF SHORTAGE BECAUSE IT BLINKS, COME ON AND GO OFF AND STAY OFF. IT SHOWS THE SAME INFORMATION, RATHER DRIVING OR STATIONARY. ARE THERE RECALLS ON THIS CAR? IT'S BEEN ONE PROBLE...

Mar 30, 2021 Exterior Lighting 172,000 mi

MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT CONSTANTLY DISPLAY AIRBAG OFF, WHEN IT'S INACCURATE, DASHBOARD LIGHT DOESN'T WORK. THERE'S SOME KIND OF SHORTAGE BECAUSE IT BLINKS, COME ON AND GO OFF AND STAY OFF. IT SHOWS THE SAME INFORMATION, RATHER DRIVING OR STATIONARY. ARE THERE RECALLS ON THIS CAR? IT'S BEEN ONE PROBLE...

Jan 1, 2021 Air Bags 153,600 mi

THE AIR BAG STAYS ON EVEN AFTER A THE LEFT AIR BAG ASSEMBLY REPLACED. THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING FRONT END WHICH IS WORSE WHEN IT IS GOING ABOUT 15-30 MILES.

Jan 1, 2021 Seat Belts 153,600 mi

THE AIR BAG STAYS ON EVEN AFTER A THE LEFT AIR BAG ASSEMBLY REPLACED. THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING FRONT END WHICH IS WORSE WHEN IT IS GOING ABOUT 15-30 MILES.

Jan 1, 2021 Suspension 153,600 mi

THE AIR BAG STAYS ON EVEN AFTER A THE LEFT AIR BAG ASSEMBLY REPLACED. THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING FRONT END WHICH IS WORSE WHEN IT IS GOING ABOUT 15-30 MILES.

Jan 1, 2021 Air Bags 153,600 mi

THE AIR BAG STAYS ON EVEN AFTER A THE LEFT AIR BAG ASSEMBLY REPLACED. THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING FRONT END WHICH IS WORSE WHEN IT IS GOING ABOUT 15-30 MILES.

Jan 1, 2021 Seat Belts 153,600 mi

THE AIR BAG STAYS ON EVEN AFTER A THE LEFT AIR BAG ASSEMBLY REPLACED. THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING FRONT END WHICH IS WORSE WHEN IT IS GOING ABOUT 15-30 MILES.

Jan 1, 2021 Suspension 153,600 mi

THE AIR BAG STAYS ON EVEN AFTER A THE LEFT AIR BAG ASSEMBLY REPLACED. THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING FRONT END WHICH IS WORSE WHEN IT IS GOING ABOUT 15-30 MILES.

Nov 20, 2020 Air Bags 100,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON FOR NO REASON SAYING PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF AND IT IS NOT OFF. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. THIS HAPPENS AT VARIOUS TIMES, CRANKING VEHICLE, DRIVING VEHICLE, THERE IS REALLY NO SPECIFIC SITUATION . IT'S SPORADIC. HEADLIGHTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DIM. SOMETIMES I...

Nov 20, 2020 Electrical System 100,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON FOR NO REASON SAYING PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF AND IT IS NOT OFF. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. THIS HAPPENS AT VARIOUS TIMES, CRANKING VEHICLE, DRIVING VEHICLE, THERE IS REALLY NO SPECIFIC SITUATION . IT'S SPORADIC. HEADLIGHTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DIM. SOMETIMES I...

Nov 20, 2020 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON FOR NO REASON SAYING PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF AND IT IS NOT OFF. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. THIS HAPPENS AT VARIOUS TIMES, CRANKING VEHICLE, DRIVING VEHICLE, THERE IS REALLY NO SPECIFIC SITUATION . IT'S SPORADIC. HEADLIGHTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DIM. SOMETIMES I...

Nov 20, 2020 Air Bags 100,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON FOR NO REASON SAYING PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF AND IT IS NOT OFF. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. THIS HAPPENS AT VARIOUS TIMES, CRANKING VEHICLE, DRIVING VEHICLE, THERE IS REALLY NO SPECIFIC SITUATION . IT'S SPORADIC. HEADLIGHTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DIM. SOMETIMES I...

Nov 20, 2020 Electrical System 100,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON FOR NO REASON SAYING PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF AND IT IS NOT OFF. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. THIS HAPPENS AT VARIOUS TIMES, CRANKING VEHICLE, DRIVING VEHICLE, THERE IS REALLY NO SPECIFIC SITUATION . IT'S SPORADIC. HEADLIGHTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DIM. SOMETIMES I...

Nov 20, 2020 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON FOR NO REASON SAYING PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF AND IT IS NOT OFF. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. THIS HAPPENS AT VARIOUS TIMES, CRANKING VEHICLE, DRIVING VEHICLE, THERE IS REALLY NO SPECIFIC SITUATION . IT'S SPORADIC. HEADLIGHTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DIM. SOMETIMES I...

Oct 17, 2020 Air Bags 187,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON A GRAVEL ROAD AROUND 30 MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND NOTICED THAT SOMETHING HIT MY LEFT ARM. I LOOKED TO THE SIDE AND SAW THAT THE SIDE AIRBAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAD DEPLOYED. I DID NOT GET HIT NOR DID I HIT ANYTHING.

Oct 17, 2020 Air Bags 187,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON A GRAVEL ROAD AROUND 30 MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND NOTICED THAT SOMETHING HIT MY LEFT ARM. I LOOKED TO THE SIDE AND SAW THAT THE SIDE AIRBAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAD DEPLOYED. I DID NOT GET HIT NOR DID I HIT ANYTHING.

Sep 26, 2020 Air Bags 110,100 mi

IN A PARKING LOT MOVING SLOWLY. I WAS THE ONLY ONE IN THE CAR. THE AIR BAG ON THE REAR OF THE PASSANGER SEAT DEPLOYED. NOTHING WAS HIT OR WAS I HIT BY ANYTHING. THE SEAT WAS MOVED FORWARD AS FAR AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE I HAD SOMETHING IN THE BACK.

Sep 26, 2020 Air Bags 110,100 mi

IN A PARKING LOT MOVING SLOWLY. I WAS THE ONLY ONE IN THE CAR. THE AIR BAG ON THE REAR OF THE PASSANGER SEAT DEPLOYED. NOTHING WAS HIT OR WAS I HIT BY ANYTHING. THE SEAT WAS MOVED FORWARD AS FAR AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE I HAD SOMETHING IN THE BACK.

Sep 22, 2020 Structure 290,600 mi

THE UNDERBODY FRAME IS RUSTED SEVERELY CAUSING LEFT REAR WHEEL TO BE LOOSE MAKING IT UNFIT TO DRIVE AS IS. DUE TO THE SIGNIFICANT RUST AND CORROSION DISCOVER WHEN TOOK TO MY MECHANIC TO EVALUATE POOR HANDLING AND LOOSENESS WHEN DRIVING TOLD ME UNSAFE TO DRIVE AWAY

Sep 22, 2020 Structure 290,600 mi

THE UNDERBODY FRAME IS RUSTED SEVERELY CAUSING LEFT REAR WHEEL TO BE LOOSE MAKING IT UNFIT TO DRIVE AS IS. DUE TO THE SIGNIFICANT RUST AND CORROSION DISCOVER WHEN TOOK TO MY MECHANIC TO EVALUATE POOR HANDLING AND LOOSENESS WHEN DRIVING TOLD ME UNSAFE TO DRIVE AWAY

May 16, 2020 Unknown Or Other

PURCHASED FROM PRIVATE SELLER. ADVERTISED AS 2005, WITH 55,000 MILES, 4WD, ONE OWNER, NO ACCIDENTS. SELLER PROVIDED FABRICATED CARFAX REPORT, ALTERED TITLE AND THE ODOMETER WAS TAMPERED WITH AND THE CAR IS FWD, HAS HAVE 5 OWNERS AND HAS A REPORTED ACCIDENT. *TR

May 16, 2020 Unknown Or Other

PURCHASED FROM PRIVATE SELLER. ADVERTISED AS 2005, WITH 55,000 MILES, 4WD, ONE OWNER, NO ACCIDENTS. SELLER PROVIDED FABRICATED CARFAX REPORT, ALTERED TITLE AND THE ODOMETER WAS TAMPERED WITH AND THE CAR IS FWD, HAS HAVE 5 OWNERS AND HAS A REPORTED ACCIDENT. *TR

Aug 3, 2019 Air Bags

I DO NOT HAVE THIS VEHICLE ANY LONGER. IT WAS TOTALLED IN 2015 AND SOLD TO A SALVAGE COMPANY IN JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN. I HAVE TRIED MANY, MANY TIMES TO REPORT THIS TO VARIOUS ENTITIES IN VARIETY OF WAYS, BUT I KEEP GETTING NOTICES. IT HAS BEEN 4 YEARS, AND I KEEP GETTING THESE LETTERS/NOTICES. I WA...

Aug 3, 2019 Air Bags

I DO NOT HAVE THIS VEHICLE ANY LONGER. IT WAS TOTALLED IN 2015 AND SOLD TO A SALVAGE COMPANY IN JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN. I HAVE TRIED MANY, MANY TIMES TO REPORT THIS TO VARIOUS ENTITIES IN VARIETY OF WAYS, BUT I KEEP GETTING NOTICES. IT HAS BEEN 4 YEARS, AND I KEEP GETTING THESE LETTERS/NOTICES. I WA...

Jul 26, 2019 Air Bags 52,300 mi

AIR BAG REPLACED AROUND AUG. 1, 2016. I BELIEVE THE AIR BAG WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY AS IT RATTLES INSIDE THE DASHBOARD. RATTLES WHILE IN MOTION.

Jul 26, 2019 Air Bags 52,300 mi

AIR BAG REPLACED AROUND AUG. 1, 2016. I BELIEVE THE AIR BAG WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY AS IT RATTLES INSIDE THE DASHBOARD. RATTLES WHILE IN MOTION.

May 1, 2019 Electrical System Fire 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE DASHBOARD. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL TOW LOT. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR AND INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT IT WAS AN ELECT...

May 1, 2019 Electrical System Fire 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE DASHBOARD. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL TOW LOT. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR AND INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT IT WAS AN ELECT...

Mar 1, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 195,372 mi

THIS OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING FUELED AT GAS PUMP. WHENEVER THE GAS TANK IS FILLED COMPLETELY BY AUTO-SHUT OFF AT PUMP, GASOLINE LEAKS FROM VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A REPEATED FAILURE MODE FOR THIS VEHICLE DUE TO VENT SYSTEM FAILURE REQUIRING A REPLACEMENT OF FUEL TANK SYSTEM BY DEALER TO ...

Mar 1, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 195,372 mi

THIS OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING FUELED AT GAS PUMP. WHENEVER THE GAS TANK IS FILLED COMPLETELY BY AUTO-SHUT OFF AT PUMP, GASOLINE LEAKS FROM VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A REPEATED FAILURE MODE FOR THIS VEHICLE DUE TO VENT SYSTEM FAILURE REQUIRING A REPLACEMENT OF FUEL TANK SYSTEM BY DEALER TO ...

Dec 26, 2018 Power Train 223,000 mi

TURNED ON VEHICLE AND PUT IT IN FIRST GEAR AND WAS GOOD AND SEMICONDUCTORS THEN NOTICE GOT STUCK IN GEAR AND WOULDN'T COME OUT. STANDARD TRANSMISSION

Dec 26, 2018 Power Train 223,000 mi

TURNED ON VEHICLE AND PUT IT IN FIRST GEAR AND WAS GOOD AND SEMICONDUCTORS THEN NOTICE GOT STUCK IN GEAR AND WOULDN'T COME OUT. STANDARD TRANSMISSION

Dec 20, 2018 Air Bags 191,050 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER (MIKE MAROONE HONDA, 1103 ACADEMY PARK LOOP, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910, (719) 888-2995) STATED THAT THE CONTACT MUST ...

Dec 20, 2018 Air Bags 191,050 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER (MIKE MAROONE HONDA, 1103 ACADEMY PARK LOOP, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910, (719) 888-2995) STATED THAT THE CONTACT MUST ...

Dec 11, 2018 Air Bags 110,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER 2005 HONDA ELEMENT AROUND 50MPH AND HIT A SMALL POT HOLE AND THEN HEARD A LOUD BANG. AFTER SEEING SMOKE SHE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THE CAR AND FOUND NO OUTSIDE DAMAGE. WHEN GETTING BACK IN STILL SEEN AND SMELLED SMOKE AND NOTICED PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAG WAS ...

Dec 11, 2018 Air Bags 110,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER 2005 HONDA ELEMENT AROUND 50MPH AND HIT A SMALL POT HOLE AND THEN HEARD A LOUD BANG. AFTER SEEING SMOKE SHE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THE CAR AND FOUND NO OUTSIDE DAMAGE. WHEN GETTING BACK IN STILL SEEN AND SMELLED SMOKE AND NOTICED PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAG WAS ...

Dec 6, 2018 Air Bags 114,000 mi

REPEATED (7 SHOP VISITS) ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE SRS (AIRBAG) INDICATOR ACTIVATING. TWO SEAT BELT CLASP REPLACEMENTS, I CAN RECALL. HONDA REFUSES TO HONOR VEHICLE OCCUPANT SAFETY WARRANTY TO REMEDY REPEATED FAULTS TIED POSSIBLY TO DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT HARNESS WIRING ESTIMATED TO COST $400-$1,100.

Dec 6, 2018 Seat Belts 114,000 mi

REPEATED (7 SHOP VISITS) ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE SRS (AIRBAG) INDICATOR ACTIVATING. TWO SEAT BELT CLASP REPLACEMENTS, I CAN RECALL. HONDA REFUSES TO HONOR VEHICLE OCCUPANT SAFETY WARRANTY TO REMEDY REPEATED FAULTS TIED POSSIBLY TO DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT HARNESS WIRING ESTIMATED TO COST $400-$1,100.

Dec 6, 2018 Air Bags 114,000 mi

REPEATED (7 SHOP VISITS) ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE SRS (AIRBAG) INDICATOR ACTIVATING. TWO SEAT BELT CLASP REPLACEMENTS, I CAN RECALL. HONDA REFUSES TO HONOR VEHICLE OCCUPANT SAFETY WARRANTY TO REMEDY REPEATED FAULTS TIED POSSIBLY TO DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT HARNESS WIRING ESTIMATED TO COST $400-$1,100.

Dec 6, 2018 Seat Belts 114,000 mi

REPEATED (7 SHOP VISITS) ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE SRS (AIRBAG) INDICATOR ACTIVATING. TWO SEAT BELT CLASP REPLACEMENTS, I CAN RECALL. HONDA REFUSES TO HONOR VEHICLE OCCUPANT SAFETY WARRANTY TO REMEDY REPEATED FAULTS TIED POSSIBLY TO DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT HARNESS WIRING ESTIMATED TO COST $400-$1,100.

Oct 12, 2018 Air Bags 149,000 mi

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGJHT CAME ON WHEN I STARTED CAR.

Oct 12, 2018 Seat Belts 149,000 mi

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGJHT CAME ON WHEN I STARTED CAR.

Oct 12, 2018 Air Bags 149,000 mi

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGJHT CAME ON WHEN I STARTED CAR.

Oct 12, 2018 Seat Belts 149,000 mi

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGJHT CAME ON WHEN I STARTED CAR.

Aug 30, 2018 Electrical System Fire 114,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. AFTER THE CONTACT PARKED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. AN INVESTIGATOR WITH THE INSURANCE COMPANY DETERM...

Aug 30, 2018 Electrical System Fire 114,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. AFTER THE CONTACT PARKED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. AN INVESTIGATOR WITH THE INSURANCE COMPANY DETERM...

May 14, 2018 Exterior Lighting 118,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE COUNTY ROAD AT 60 MPH AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF. I TURNED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE FOR A COUPLE DAYS. THIS HAPPENED 5 OR 6 MORE TIMES AND NOW THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT TURN BACK ON UNLESS I SWITCH TO HIGH BEAMS. HIGH BEAM WORKS ...

May 14, 2018 Exterior Lighting 118,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE COUNTY ROAD AT 60 MPH AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF. I TURNED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE FOR A COUPLE DAYS. THIS HAPPENED 5 OR 6 MORE TIMES AND NOW THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT TURN BACK ON UNLESS I SWITCH TO HIGH BEAMS. HIGH BEAM WORKS ...

Apr 6, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

SOMETIMES THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLAMS HARD WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR INTO SECOND GEAR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE. ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED AND PLACED IN GEAR IT WILL TAKE OFF AND GO 20MPH WITH OUT DEPRESSING EXCELERATOR. WHEN ENGINE RUNS ABOUT 10 MINUTES IT WILL OPERATE AS ...

Apr 6, 2018 Power Train

SOMETIMES THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLAMS HARD WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR INTO SECOND GEAR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE. ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED AND PLACED IN GEAR IT WILL TAKE OFF AND GO 20MPH WITH OUT DEPRESSING EXCELERATOR. WHEN ENGINE RUNS ABOUT 10 MINUTES IT WILL OPERATE AS ...

Apr 6, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

SOMETIMES THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLAMS HARD WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR INTO SECOND GEAR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE. ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED AND PLACED IN GEAR IT WILL TAKE OFF AND GO 20MPH WITH OUT DEPRESSING EXCELERATOR. WHEN ENGINE RUNS ABOUT 10 MINUTES IT WILL OPERATE AS ...

Apr 6, 2018 Power Train

SOMETIMES THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLAMS HARD WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR INTO SECOND GEAR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE. ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED AND PLACED IN GEAR IT WILL TAKE OFF AND GO 20MPH WITH OUT DEPRESSING EXCELERATOR. WHEN ENGINE RUNS ABOUT 10 MINUTES IT WILL OPERATE AS ...

Apr 5, 2018 Air Bags Crash 206,549 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE GLARE FROM THE SUN IMPAIRED THE CONTACT'S VISION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE, WHICH THEN CRASHED INTO A THIRD VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOY...

Apr 5, 2018 Air Bags Crash 206,549 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE GLARE FROM THE SUN IMPAIRED THE CONTACT'S VISION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE, WHICH THEN CRASHED INTO A THIRD VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOY...

Dec 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other

I CONTACTED HONDA, AFTER OF SOME STRUGGLES THEY SET ME AN APT, AT 1ST THEY TOLD ME IS A FREE RECALL, THEN THEY CALLED ME TELLING ME IT HAS OTHER ISSUES THAT NEEDS TO BE REPAIR BEFORE THEY WORK ON THE RECALL, IT WOULD COST ME $4,110.13, I SAID NO, I WOULD GO PICK UP THE CAR, MY CAR WAS IN GREAT WORKI...

Dec 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other

I CONTACTED HONDA, AFTER OF SOME STRUGGLES THEY SET ME AN APT, AT 1ST THEY TOLD ME IS A FREE RECALL, THEN THEY CALLED ME TELLING ME IT HAS OTHER ISSUES THAT NEEDS TO BE REPAIR BEFORE THEY WORK ON THE RECALL, IT WOULD COST ME $4,110.13, I SAID NO, I WOULD GO PICK UP THE CAR, MY CAR WAS IN GREAT WORKI...

Oct 14, 2017 Seats 91,378 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH WHEN DECELERATING AT A STOP LIGHT OR AT A STOP SIGN AND/OR WHEN PERFORMING A TURN . IT ALSO HAPPENS WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A STOP OR TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEH...

Oct 14, 2017 Seats 91,378 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH WHEN DECELERATING AT A STOP LIGHT OR AT A STOP SIGN AND/OR WHEN PERFORMING A TURN . IT ALSO HAPPENS WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A STOP OR TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEH...

Aug 2, 2017 Air Bags 169,737 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS). THE RECALL REMEDY WAS PERFORMED ON JULY 24, 2017 BY A LOCAL DEALER (GWINNETT PLACE HONDA, 3325 SATELLITE BLVD NW, DULUTH, GA, 30096). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG W...

Aug 2, 2017 Air Bags 169,737 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS). THE RECALL REMEDY WAS PERFORMED ON JULY 24, 2017 BY A LOCAL DEALER (GWINNETT PLACE HONDA, 3325 SATELLITE BLVD NW, DULUTH, GA, 30096). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG W...

Jul 19, 2017 Air Bags 126,055 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, A LOUD BOOMING NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT ARM AND THERE WAS A RINGING NOISE IN HER LEFT EAR. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT SOUGHT. A POLICE R...

Jul 19, 2017 Air Bags 126,055 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, A LOUD BOOMING NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT ARM AND THERE WAS A RINGING NOISE IN HER LEFT EAR. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT SOUGHT. A POLICE R...

Apr 3, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN...

Apr 3, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN...

Mar 29, 2017 Air Bags 3,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOR SEVEN YEARS. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ...

Mar 29, 2017 Air Bags 3,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOR SEVEN YEARS. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ...

Feb 27, 2017 Seat Belts

I GET A DTC 4-1 CODE FOR OPEN OR INCREASED RESISTANCE IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT TENSIONER. THE SEAT BELT IS LOOSE AND DOES NOT THREAD ITSELF BACK ONCE UNBUCKLED. I AM TRYING TO GET HONDA TO LOOK AT THIS.

Feb 27, 2017 Seat Belts

I GET A DTC 4-1 CODE FOR OPEN OR INCREASED RESISTANCE IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT TENSIONER. THE SEAT BELT IS LOOSE AND DOES NOT THREAD ITSELF BACK ONCE UNBUCKLED. I AM TRYING TO GET HONDA TO LOOK AT THIS.

Jan 11, 2017 Seats 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT ROCKED BACK AND FORTH EVERY SINGLE TIME IT WAS USED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Jan 11, 2017 Seats 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT ROCKED BACK AND FORTH EVERY SINGLE TIME IT WAS USED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Dec 5, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN...

Dec 5, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN...

Oct 25, 2016 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY DID NOT FIT INTO THE IGNITION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CHECK FOR POSSIBLE RECALLS. ...

Oct 25, 2016 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY DID NOT FIT INTO THE IGNITION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CHECK FOR POSSIBLE RECALLS. ...

Oct 13, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS M...

Oct 13, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS M...

Oct 5, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN...

Oct 5, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN...

Sep 29, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL HELLO, AFTER TAKING MY VEHICLE FOR THE TAKATA RECALL FOR THE THIRD TIME ON 9/3. THE SRS SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND IT IS STILL ON. HONDA REFUSES TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGING ME FIRST. MY MAIN CONCERN IS HOW DO I KNOW IF THE AIRBAGS ARE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AFTER HONDA ...

Sep 29, 2016 Seat Belts

TAKATA RECALL HELLO, AFTER TAKING MY VEHICLE FOR THE TAKATA RECALL FOR THE THIRD TIME ON 9/3. THE SRS SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND IT IS STILL ON. HONDA REFUSES TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGING ME FIRST. MY MAIN CONCERN IS HOW DO I KNOW IF THE AIRBAGS ARE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AFTER HONDA ...

Sep 29, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL HELLO, AFTER TAKING MY VEHICLE FOR THE TAKATA RECALL FOR THE THIRD TIME ON 9/3. THE SRS SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND IT IS STILL ON. HONDA REFUSES TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGING ME FIRST. MY MAIN CONCERN IS HOW DO I KNOW IF THE AIRBAGS ARE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AFTER HONDA ...

Sep 29, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL HELLO, AFTER TAKING MY VEHICLE FOR THE TAKATA RECALL FOR THE THIRD TIME ON 9/3. THE SRS SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND IT IS STILL ON. HONDA REFUSES TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGING ME FIRST. MY MAIN CONCERN IS HOW DO I KNOW IF THE AIRBAGS ARE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AFTER HONDA ...

Sep 29, 2016 Seat Belts

TAKATA RECALL HELLO, AFTER TAKING MY VEHICLE FOR THE TAKATA RECALL FOR THE THIRD TIME ON 9/3. THE SRS SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND IT IS STILL ON. HONDA REFUSES TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGING ME FIRST. MY MAIN CONCERN IS HOW DO I KNOW IF THE AIRBAGS ARE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AFTER HONDA ...

Sep 29, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL HELLO, AFTER TAKING MY VEHICLE FOR THE TAKATA RECALL FOR THE THIRD TIME ON 9/3. THE SRS SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND IT IS STILL ON. HONDA REFUSES TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGING ME FIRST. MY MAIN CONCERN IS HOW DO I KNOW IF THE AIRBAGS ARE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AFTER HONDA ...

Sep 13, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 05E035000 (EQUIPMENT). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R...

Sep 13, 2016 Equipment

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 05E035000 (EQUIPMENT). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R...

Sep 13, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 05E035000 (EQUIPMENT). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R...

Sep 13, 2016 Equipment

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND 05E035000 (EQUIPMENT). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R...

Sep 8, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE M...

Sep 8, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE M...

Jul 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Jul 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Jul 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN...

Jul 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Jul 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Jul 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN...

Jul 6, 2016 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM HONDA ,NHTSA RECALL 16V-344. DATED JUNE 2016 I CALLED HENDRICK HONDA IN BRADENTON,FLORIDA , I WAS TOLD THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION ON THE RECALL NOR THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE CAR.

Jul 6, 2016 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM HONDA ,NHTSA RECALL 16V-344. DATED JUNE 2016 I CALLED HENDRICK HONDA IN BRADENTON,FLORIDA , I WAS TOLD THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION ON THE RECALL NOR THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE CAR.

May 28, 2016 Air Bags 124,150 mi

DRIVING DOWN A STRAIGHT MAJOR HI WAY, MOVING 60 MPH, DRIVER SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYS FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT, HIT ANYTHING IN ROAD, OR HAVE ANY OTHER VEHICLES NEAR. LOUD BANG OCCURRED WITH AIRBAG HITTING LEFT ARM. VEHICLE WENT TO HONDA DEALERSHIP NEXT DAY, DIAGNOSED FROM COMP...

May 28, 2016 Air Bags 124,150 mi

DRIVING DOWN A STRAIGHT MAJOR HI WAY, MOVING 60 MPH, DRIVER SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYS FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT, HIT ANYTHING IN ROAD, OR HAVE ANY OTHER VEHICLES NEAR. LOUD BANG OCCURRED WITH AIRBAG HITTING LEFT ARM. VEHICLE WENT TO HONDA DEALERSHIP NEXT DAY, DIAGNOSED FROM COMP...

May 17, 2016 Air Bags 70,000 mi

FRONT PASSAGER SIDE (RIGHT SIDE OF SEAT) AIR BAG DEPLOYED ITSELF WHILE DRIVING AROUND 15-20 MPH ON CITY STREET

May 17, 2016 Air Bags 70,000 mi

FRONT PASSAGER SIDE (RIGHT SIDE OF SEAT) AIR BAG DEPLOYED ITSELF WHILE DRIVING AROUND 15-20 MPH ON CITY STREET

Feb 24, 2016 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS COLLAPSED INTO THE DOOR WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MAN...

Feb 24, 2016 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS COLLAPSED INTO THE DOOR WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MAN...

Jan 25, 2016 Air Bags

WHILE WAITING FOR OVER 9 MONTHS FOR THE PARTS FOR MY AIRBAG TO BE FIXED, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS TOLD BY HONDA THIS WOULD BE FIXED WHEN THE AIRBAG WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE LIGHT SENSOR WAS A SEPARATE ISSUE AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I DO NOT HAVE $800 DOLLARS TO FIX THIS IS...

Jan 25, 2016 Air Bags

WHILE WAITING FOR OVER 9 MONTHS FOR THE PARTS FOR MY AIRBAG TO BE FIXED, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS TOLD BY HONDA THIS WOULD BE FIXED WHEN THE AIRBAG WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE LIGHT SENSOR WAS A SEPARATE ISSUE AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I DO NOT HAVE $800 DOLLARS TO FIX THIS IS...

Nov 22, 2015 Engine 169,000 mi

THE CAR WILL STALL WHEN IN MOTION AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE A TURN. THE CAR WILL STALL AT A STOP SIGN , THE CAR WILL STALL AND BRAKE, FUEL AND BRAKE LIGHTS WIL COME ON BUT BATTERY IS FINE AND LIGHTS STAY ON. THIS IS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM HONDA WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE 2005 S...

Nov 22, 2015 Power Train 169,000 mi

THE CAR WILL STALL WHEN IN MOTION AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE A TURN. THE CAR WILL STALL AT A STOP SIGN , THE CAR WILL STALL AND BRAKE, FUEL AND BRAKE LIGHTS WIL COME ON BUT BATTERY IS FINE AND LIGHTS STAY ON. THIS IS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM HONDA WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE 2005 S...

Nov 22, 2015 Steering 169,000 mi

THE CAR WILL STALL WHEN IN MOTION AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE A TURN. THE CAR WILL STALL AT A STOP SIGN , THE CAR WILL STALL AND BRAKE, FUEL AND BRAKE LIGHTS WIL COME ON BUT BATTERY IS FINE AND LIGHTS STAY ON. THIS IS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM HONDA WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE 2005 S...

Nov 22, 2015 Engine 169,000 mi

THE CAR WILL STALL WHEN IN MOTION AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE A TURN. THE CAR WILL STALL AT A STOP SIGN , THE CAR WILL STALL AND BRAKE, FUEL AND BRAKE LIGHTS WIL COME ON BUT BATTERY IS FINE AND LIGHTS STAY ON. THIS IS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM HONDA WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE 2005 S...

Nov 22, 2015 Power Train 169,000 mi

THE CAR WILL STALL WHEN IN MOTION AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE A TURN. THE CAR WILL STALL AT A STOP SIGN , THE CAR WILL STALL AND BRAKE, FUEL AND BRAKE LIGHTS WIL COME ON BUT BATTERY IS FINE AND LIGHTS STAY ON. THIS IS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM HONDA WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE 2005 S...

Nov 22, 2015 Steering 169,000 mi

THE CAR WILL STALL WHEN IN MOTION AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE A TURN. THE CAR WILL STALL AT A STOP SIGN , THE CAR WILL STALL AND BRAKE, FUEL AND BRAKE LIGHTS WIL COME ON BUT BATTERY IS FINE AND LIGHTS STAY ON. THIS IS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM HONDA WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE 2005 S...

Nov 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other

DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK HAS BROKEN AT AROUND 83,000 MILES. I WAS HAVING TO UNLOCK AND GO THROUGH PASSENGER'S DOOR. NOW AT 150,000 MILES THE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK HAS BROKEN. DOOR LOCKS SHOULD NEVER BREAK AND NOW I FACE EITHER CLIMBING THROUGH THE BACK OF THE CAR OR LEAVING IT UNLOCKED, WHICH IS A HUGE SAFE...

Nov 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other

DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK HAS BROKEN AT AROUND 83,000 MILES. I WAS HAVING TO UNLOCK AND GO THROUGH PASSENGER'S DOOR. NOW AT 150,000 MILES THE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK HAS BROKEN. DOOR LOCKS SHOULD NEVER BREAK AND NOW I FACE EITHER CLIMBING THROUGH THE BACK OF THE CAR OR LEAVING IT UNLOCKED, WHICH IS A HUGE SAFE...

Aug 6, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V320000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Aug 6, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V320000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Aug 4, 2015 Engine 208,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 208,000.

Aug 4, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 208,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 208,000.

Aug 4, 2015 Engine 208,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 208,000.

Aug 4, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 208,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 208,000.

May 12, 2015 Electrical System 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTAC...

May 12, 2015 Power Train 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTAC...

May 12, 2015 Structure 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTAC...

May 12, 2015 Electrical System 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTAC...

May 12, 2015 Power Train 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTAC...

May 12, 2015 Structure 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTAC...

May 11, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF ...

May 11, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF ...

May 7, 2015 Air Bags

AIR BAGS: RECALL 2005 HONDA ELEMENT, ANNOUNCED: JUNE 20 2014 HONDA: A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS ABOUT TAKATA AIRBAGS 10/28/2014 REVISED 02/11/2015 ON TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015, NHTSA CONVENED A ONE-DAY WORKSHOP. APPEARING ON BEHALF OF HONDA WAS [XXX] SMITH, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PARTS, SERVICE ...

May 7, 2015 Air Bags

AIR BAGS: RECALL 2005 HONDA ELEMENT, ANNOUNCED: JUNE 20 2014 HONDA: A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS ABOUT TAKATA AIRBAGS 10/28/2014 REVISED 02/11/2015 ON TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015, NHTSA CONVENED A ONE-DAY WORKSHOP. APPEARING ON BEHALF OF HONDA WAS [XXX] SMITH, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PARTS, SERVICE ...

May 5, 2015 Air Bags 215,000 mi

WHILE I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT I CUT THE TURN TOO SHORT AND WENT OVER THE CURB. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. NO DAMAGE. I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING. JUST WENT OVER THE CURB AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I THINK THIS IS A DEFECT. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM. I DON'T FEEL THE AIRBAG SHOULD DEPLOY JUST FOR GOING...

May 5, 2015 Air Bags 215,000 mi

WHILE I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT I CUT THE TURN TOO SHORT AND WENT OVER THE CURB. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. NO DAMAGE. I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING. JUST WENT OVER THE CURB AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I THINK THIS IS A DEFECT. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM. I DON'T FEEL THE AIRBAG SHOULD DEPLOY JUST FOR GOING...

Apr 30, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURE...

Apr 30, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURE...

Jan 5, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Jan 5, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V351000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Nov 5, 2014 Air Bags 164,000 mi

WE BROUGHT OUR 2005 ELEMENT INTO THE DEALER ON NOV 3D IN UKIAH CAL FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE AIRBAGS PER THE RECALL OF OCTOBER 28TH, 2014. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DRIVER TAKATA AIRBAG BUT TOLD US THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS NOT MADE BY TAKATA AND THEREFORE THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT UNDER THE RECALL, BU...

Nov 5, 2014 Air Bags 164,000 mi

WE BROUGHT OUR 2005 ELEMENT INTO THE DEALER ON NOV 3D IN UKIAH CAL FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE AIRBAGS PER THE RECALL OF OCTOBER 28TH, 2014. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DRIVER TAKATA AIRBAG BUT TOLD US THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS NOT MADE BY TAKATA AND THEREFORE THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT UNDER THE RECALL, BU...

Nov 1, 2014 Power Train 150,768 mi

CAR KEEPS STALLING. IN 2011 CAR NOTED TO BE RECALLED NEVER REVIVED NOTICE CAR DOING EXACTLY WHAT RECALLS SAYS PARTS REPLACED SO FAR BY DEALER O2 SENSOR PCV VALVE AND BEARING I HAD TO PAY FOR . *TR

Nov 1, 2014 Power Train 150,768 mi

CAR KEEPS STALLING. IN 2011 CAR NOTED TO BE RECALLED NEVER REVIVED NOTICE CAR DOING EXACTLY WHAT RECALLS SAYS PARTS REPLACED SO FAR BY DEALER O2 SENSOR PCV VALVE AND BEARING I HAD TO PAY FOR . *TR

Oct 29, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

THE BOLTS TO THE EXHAUST FLANGES AND FLANGES BEFORE AND AFTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ARE TOTALLY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED ACCORDING TO THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THE BOLTS BREAK THIS MAY CAUSE THE REAR OF THE CAR TO BECOME AIRBORNE . FURTHERMORE THE RUSTING OF ...

Oct 29, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

THE BOLTS TO THE EXHAUST FLANGES AND FLANGES BEFORE AND AFTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ARE TOTALLY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED ACCORDING TO THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THE BOLTS BREAK THIS MAY CAUSE THE REAR OF THE CAR TO BECOME AIRBORNE . FURTHERMORE THE RUSTING OF ...

May 29, 2014 Seats 124,238 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SEAT WOULD EXCESSIVELY MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,238.

May 29, 2014 Seats 124,238 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SEAT WOULD EXCESSIVELY MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,238.

Apr 10, 2014 Air Bags 80,000 mi

DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH FOR SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM SHUTS OFF SRS SYSTEM - RED WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER RESETTING, SYSTEM MAY WORK OKAY FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. REPAIR SHOP SAYS COMMON PROBLEM SEEN MAY TIMES . COST TO FIX $350+. *TR

Apr 10, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH FOR SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM SHUTS OFF SRS SYSTEM - RED WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER RESETTING, SYSTEM MAY WORK OKAY FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. REPAIR SHOP SAYS COMMON PROBLEM SEEN MAY TIMES . COST TO FIX $350+. *TR

Apr 10, 2014 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH FOR SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM SHUTS OFF SRS SYSTEM - RED WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER RESETTING, SYSTEM MAY WORK OKAY FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. REPAIR SHOP SAYS COMMON PROBLEM SEEN MAY TIMES . COST TO FIX $350+. *TR

Apr 10, 2014 Air Bags 80,000 mi

DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH FOR SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM SHUTS OFF SRS SYSTEM - RED WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER RESETTING, SYSTEM MAY WORK OKAY FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. REPAIR SHOP SAYS COMMON PROBLEM SEEN MAY TIMES . COST TO FIX $350+. *TR

Apr 10, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH FOR SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM SHUTS OFF SRS SYSTEM - RED WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER RESETTING, SYSTEM MAY WORK OKAY FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. REPAIR SHOP SAYS COMMON PROBLEM SEEN MAY TIMES . COST TO FIX $350+. *TR

Apr 10, 2014 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH FOR SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM SHUTS OFF SRS SYSTEM - RED WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER RESETTING, SYSTEM MAY WORK OKAY FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. REPAIR SHOP SAYS COMMON PROBLEM SEEN MAY TIMES . COST TO FIX $350+. *TR

Apr 1, 2014 Visibility Fire 163,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY STREET, QUITE SLOW (ABOUT 20-25 MPH) AND SMOKE STARTED TO BILLOW OUT OF MY DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE SWITCHES WHICH CONTROL MY WINDOWS. THE SMOKE GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE IN A VERY SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME (30 SECONDS - 1 MINUTE). I WAS UNABLE ...

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System Fire 163,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY STREET, QUITE SLOW (ABOUT 20-25 MPH) AND SMOKE STARTED TO BILLOW OUT OF MY DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE SWITCHES WHICH CONTROL MY WINDOWS. THE SMOKE GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE IN A VERY SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME (30 SECONDS - 1 MINUTE). I WAS UNABLE ...

Apr 1, 2014 Visibility Fire 163,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY STREET, QUITE SLOW (ABOUT 20-25 MPH) AND SMOKE STARTED TO BILLOW OUT OF MY DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE SWITCHES WHICH CONTROL MY WINDOWS. THE SMOKE GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE IN A VERY SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME (30 SECONDS - 1 MINUTE). I WAS UNABLE ...

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System Fire 163,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY STREET, QUITE SLOW (ABOUT 20-25 MPH) AND SMOKE STARTED TO BILLOW OUT OF MY DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE SWITCHES WHICH CONTROL MY WINDOWS. THE SMOKE GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE IN A VERY SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME (30 SECONDS - 1 MINUTE). I WAS UNABLE ...

Mar 20, 2014 Seats 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BRACKETS BECAME LOOSE AND CAUSED THE SEAT TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH. THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS AND THE BRACKET NEEDED TO BE RE...

Mar 20, 2014 Seats 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BRACKETS BECAME LOOSE AND CAUSED THE SEAT TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH. THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS AND THE BRACKET NEEDED TO BE RE...

Feb 6, 2014 Engine 130,000 mi

THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF A TWO MONTH TIME FRAME. ON COLD MORNINGS, WITHIN THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF DRIVING THE CAR, THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF, LEAVING ME WITHOUT BRAKES, STEERING, OR ACCELERATION. THIS WOULD REQUIRE ME TO TAKE OUT THE KEY AND RESTART THE ENGINE. NO ERR...

Feb 6, 2014 Steering 130,000 mi

THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF A TWO MONTH TIME FRAME. ON COLD MORNINGS, WITHIN THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF DRIVING THE CAR, THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF, LEAVING ME WITHOUT BRAKES, STEERING, OR ACCELERATION. THIS WOULD REQUIRE ME TO TAKE OUT THE KEY AND RESTART THE ENGINE. NO ERR...

Feb 6, 2014 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF A TWO MONTH TIME FRAME. ON COLD MORNINGS, WITHIN THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF DRIVING THE CAR, THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF, LEAVING ME WITHOUT BRAKES, STEERING, OR ACCELERATION. THIS WOULD REQUIRE ME TO TAKE OUT THE KEY AND RESTART THE ENGINE. NO ERR...

Feb 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF A TWO MONTH TIME FRAME. ON COLD MORNINGS, WITHIN THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF DRIVING THE CAR, THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF, LEAVING ME WITHOUT BRAKES, STEERING, OR ACCELERATION. THIS WOULD REQUIRE ME TO TAKE OUT THE KEY AND RESTART THE ENGINE. NO ERR...

Feb 6, 2014 Engine 130,000 mi

THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF A TWO MONTH TIME FRAME. ON COLD MORNINGS, WITHIN THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF DRIVING THE CAR, THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF, LEAVING ME WITHOUT BRAKES, STEERING, OR ACCELERATION. THIS WOULD REQUIRE ME TO TAKE OUT THE KEY AND RESTART THE ENGINE. NO ERR...

Feb 6, 2014 Steering 130,000 mi

THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF A TWO MONTH TIME FRAME. ON COLD MORNINGS, WITHIN THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF DRIVING THE CAR, THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF, LEAVING ME WITHOUT BRAKES, STEERING, OR ACCELERATION. THIS WOULD REQUIRE ME TO TAKE OUT THE KEY AND RESTART THE ENGINE. NO ERR...

Feb 6, 2014 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF A TWO MONTH TIME FRAME. ON COLD MORNINGS, WITHIN THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF DRIVING THE CAR, THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF, LEAVING ME WITHOUT BRAKES, STEERING, OR ACCELERATION. THIS WOULD REQUIRE ME TO TAKE OUT THE KEY AND RESTART THE ENGINE. NO ERR...

Feb 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF A TWO MONTH TIME FRAME. ON COLD MORNINGS, WITHIN THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF DRIVING THE CAR, THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF, LEAVING ME WITHOUT BRAKES, STEERING, OR ACCELERATION. THIS WOULD REQUIRE ME TO TAKE OUT THE KEY AND RESTART THE ENGINE. NO ERR...

Dec 23, 2013 Air Bags 104,830 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH PARKING LOT APPROACHING EXIT, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON. LOUD BANG, RINGING EARS, AND CRYING KIDS. NO BUMPS, POTHOLES, CURBS OR ACCIDENT. SO FAR EVERYONE FROM HONDA, THE DEALER AND INSURANCE ARE ALL POINTING THE FINGER AT EACH OTHER. AS SEEN ON THI...

Dec 23, 2013 Seats 104,830 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH PARKING LOT APPROACHING EXIT, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON. LOUD BANG, RINGING EARS, AND CRYING KIDS. NO BUMPS, POTHOLES, CURBS OR ACCIDENT. SO FAR EVERYONE FROM HONDA, THE DEALER AND INSURANCE ARE ALL POINTING THE FINGER AT EACH OTHER. AS SEEN ON THI...

Dec 23, 2013 Air Bags 104,830 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH PARKING LOT APPROACHING EXIT, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON. LOUD BANG, RINGING EARS, AND CRYING KIDS. NO BUMPS, POTHOLES, CURBS OR ACCIDENT. SO FAR EVERYONE FROM HONDA, THE DEALER AND INSURANCE ARE ALL POINTING THE FINGER AT EACH OTHER. AS SEEN ON THI...

Dec 23, 2013 Seats 104,830 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH PARKING LOT APPROACHING EXIT, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON. LOUD BANG, RINGING EARS, AND CRYING KIDS. NO BUMPS, POTHOLES, CURBS OR ACCIDENT. SO FAR EVERYONE FROM HONDA, THE DEALER AND INSURANCE ARE ALL POINTING THE FINGER AT EACH OTHER. AS SEEN ON THI...

Jul 30, 2013 Air Bags 120,000 mi

THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON. I'VE DETERMINED THE CAUSE FOR THE LIGHT IS A DEFECTIVE CLOCK-SPRING. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY HONDA. *TR

Jul 30, 2013 Steering 120,000 mi

THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON. I'VE DETERMINED THE CAUSE FOR THE LIGHT IS A DEFECTIVE CLOCK-SPRING. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY HONDA. *TR

Jul 30, 2013 Air Bags 120,000 mi

THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON. I'VE DETERMINED THE CAUSE FOR THE LIGHT IS A DEFECTIVE CLOCK-SPRING. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY HONDA. *TR

Jul 30, 2013 Steering 120,000 mi

THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON. I'VE DETERMINED THE CAUSE FOR THE LIGHT IS A DEFECTIVE CLOCK-SPRING. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY HONDA. *TR

May 28, 2013 Tires

I PURCHASE FOUR YOKOHAMA ASCEND TIRES AT TOWN FAIR TIRE IN SALEM, NH ON 07-10-12 . ON 5/09/13 MY TIRE BLEW I WAS PULLING INTO A GAS STATION AND MY TIRE BRUSHED THE CURB AND IT ACTUALLY SPLIT. I HAD TO CALL ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND HAVE MY CAR TOWED AND PUT A DONUT ON IT. I WENT BACK TO TOWN FAIR T...

May 28, 2013 Tires

I PURCHASE FOUR YOKOHAMA ASCEND TIRES AT TOWN FAIR TIRE IN SALEM, NH ON 07-10-12 . ON 5/09/13 MY TIRE BLEW I WAS PULLING INTO A GAS STATION AND MY TIRE BRUSHED THE CURB AND IT ACTUALLY SPLIT. I HAD TO CALL ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND HAVE MY CAR TOWED AND PUT A DONUT ON IT. I WENT BACK TO TOWN FAIR T...

May 5, 2013 Air Bags 140,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, RESET AND CHECKED CODES. IT IS TELLING ME THAT THE DRIVERS AIRBAG IS FAULTY. THE CAR WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

May 5, 2013 Air Bags 140,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, RESET AND CHECKED CODES. IT IS TELLING ME THAT THE DRIVERS AIRBAG IS FAULTY. THE CAR WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 22, 2013 Air Bags

2005 HONDA ELEMENT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY A $100 DIAGNOSTIC TEST FEE. IN ADDITION TO THAT CHARGE, SHE WAS INFORMED THERE COULD BE AN ADDITIONAL FEE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AFTER DIAGNOSING IT.

Apr 22, 2013 Air Bags

2005 HONDA ELEMENT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY A $100 DIAGNOSTIC TEST FEE. IN ADDITION TO THAT CHARGE, SHE WAS INFORMED THERE COULD BE AN ADDITIONAL FEE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AFTER DIAGNOSING IT.

Apr 18, 2013 Air Bags Crash 182,000 mi

MY SON ROLLED OUR 2005 HONDA ELEMENT IN A RELATIVELY LOW SPEED CRASH, ABOUT 30 MPH. ALTHOUGH THE ROOF WAS SMASHED IN AND WINDSHIELD BROKEN, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. LUCKILY HE WAS WEARING A SEATBELT AND ESCAPED HARM, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE IN A WRECK IN WHICH THE CAR ENDED UP RESTING ON ITS ROOF, THAT...

Apr 18, 2013 Air Bags Crash 182,000 mi

MY SON ROLLED OUR 2005 HONDA ELEMENT IN A RELATIVELY LOW SPEED CRASH, ABOUT 30 MPH. ALTHOUGH THE ROOF WAS SMASHED IN AND WINDSHIELD BROKEN, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. LUCKILY HE WAS WEARING A SEATBELT AND ESCAPED HARM, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE IN A WRECK IN WHICH THE CAR ENDED UP RESTING ON ITS ROOF, THAT...

Mar 27, 2013 Visibility 78,288 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AT 40 MPH ON PAVED CITY STREETS, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SUDDENLY FELL INTO THE DOOR CAVITY AND WAS LEFT INOPERABLE. HAD TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR IN COLD WEATHER WITHOUT A SIDE WINDOW. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR OF WINDOW REGULATOR. DEALER HAD VEHICLE FOR 24 HOURS. R...

Mar 27, 2013 Visibility 78,288 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AT 40 MPH ON PAVED CITY STREETS, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SUDDENLY FELL INTO THE DOOR CAVITY AND WAS LEFT INOPERABLE. HAD TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR IN COLD WEATHER WITHOUT A SIDE WINDOW. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR OF WINDOW REGULATOR. DEALER HAD VEHICLE FOR 24 HOURS. R...

Jan 8, 2013 Air Bags Crash 160,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AROUND 12:15 IN AM, A VEHICLE FROM RIGHT CAME OUT OF STREET AND I COULD NOT AVOID HITTING THE CAR. MY HONDA HIT THE CAR, DESCRIBED AS A T BONE HIT. I HAD NO PASSENGERS,AND WAS WEARING SEAT BELT. MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG ACTIVATED, MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT ACTIVATE. MY HOND...

Jan 8, 2013 Structure Crash 160,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AROUND 12:15 IN AM, A VEHICLE FROM RIGHT CAME OUT OF STREET AND I COULD NOT AVOID HITTING THE CAR. MY HONDA HIT THE CAR, DESCRIBED AS A T BONE HIT. I HAD NO PASSENGERS,AND WAS WEARING SEAT BELT. MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG ACTIVATED, MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT ACTIVATE. MY HOND...

Jan 8, 2013 Air Bags Crash 160,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AROUND 12:15 IN AM, A VEHICLE FROM RIGHT CAME OUT OF STREET AND I COULD NOT AVOID HITTING THE CAR. MY HONDA HIT THE CAR, DESCRIBED AS A T BONE HIT. I HAD NO PASSENGERS,AND WAS WEARING SEAT BELT. MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG ACTIVATED, MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT ACTIVATE. MY HOND...

Jan 8, 2013 Structure Crash 160,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AROUND 12:15 IN AM, A VEHICLE FROM RIGHT CAME OUT OF STREET AND I COULD NOT AVOID HITTING THE CAR. MY HONDA HIT THE CAR, DESCRIBED AS A T BONE HIT. I HAD NO PASSENGERS,AND WAS WEARING SEAT BELT. MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG ACTIVATED, MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT ACTIVATE. MY HOND...

Dec 8, 2012 Air Bags

MY HONDA 2005 ELEMENT'S SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. I WAS EXITING A PARKING LOT AND PARTIALLY DROVE OVER A CURB WITH THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. AS THE TIRE ROLLED OFF THE CURB THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND AND WAS COMPLETELY FREAKED OUT. I LOOKED TO MY LEFT S...

Dec 8, 2012 Air Bags

MY HONDA 2005 ELEMENT'S SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. I WAS EXITING A PARKING LOT AND PARTIALLY DROVE OVER A CURB WITH THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. AS THE TIRE ROLLED OFF THE CURB THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND AND WAS COMPLETELY FREAKED OUT. I LOOKED TO MY LEFT S...

Oct 12, 2012 Service Brakes 33,000 mi

I PUT ON MY BRAKES IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC THE DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING. MADE RUBBING SOUND AND THEN CONTINUED TO RUB ALL THE WAY TO MY DAUGHTERS. MINIMAL 2 HOURS IN TRAFFIC IN CHICAGO AT RUSH HOUR. AFRAID TO DRIVE BUT NO WAY TO GET OFF AND NOWHERE TO GO. TOOK TO MIDAS ON FRI. OVER $5...

Oct 12, 2012 Service Brakes 33,000 mi

I PUT ON MY BRAKES IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC THE DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING. MADE RUBBING SOUND AND THEN CONTINUED TO RUB ALL THE WAY TO MY DAUGHTERS. MINIMAL 2 HOURS IN TRAFFIC IN CHICAGO AT RUSH HOUR. AFRAID TO DRIVE BUT NO WAY TO GET OFF AND NOWHERE TO GO. TOOK TO MIDAS ON FRI. OVER $5...

Jul 10, 2012 Air Bags 185,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING INTO THE BANK DRIVE IN TELLER AND MY LEFT SIDE AIRBAG WENT OFF. *TR

Jul 10, 2012 Seats 185,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING INTO THE BANK DRIVE IN TELLER AND MY LEFT SIDE AIRBAG WENT OFF. *TR

Jul 10, 2012 Air Bags 185,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING INTO THE BANK DRIVE IN TELLER AND MY LEFT SIDE AIRBAG WENT OFF. *TR

Jul 10, 2012 Seats 185,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING INTO THE BANK DRIVE IN TELLER AND MY LEFT SIDE AIRBAG WENT OFF. *TR

Dec 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

2005 HONDA ELEMENT (2 WD) HAS NO HEAT AT ALL WHILE A/C SYSTEM IS WORKING FINE.. COME TO FIND OUT, HONDA RELEASED AN ORIGINAL TSB OF 07-076, AND SINCE THEN REPLACED IT WITH TSB 08-097 WHICH WAS "FAILED HEATER CORE". IT SEEMS THE MANUFACTURER USED WRONG COOLANT AND SO IT CLOGGS UP HEATER CORE. MY C...

Dec 15, 2011 Power Train

2005 HONDA ELEMENT (2 WD) HAS NO HEAT AT ALL WHILE A/C SYSTEM IS WORKING FINE.. COME TO FIND OUT, HONDA RELEASED AN ORIGINAL TSB OF 07-076, AND SINCE THEN REPLACED IT WITH TSB 08-097 WHICH WAS "FAILED HEATER CORE". IT SEEMS THE MANUFACTURER USED WRONG COOLANT AND SO IT CLOGGS UP HEATER CORE. MY C...

Dec 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

2005 HONDA ELEMENT (2 WD) HAS NO HEAT AT ALL WHILE A/C SYSTEM IS WORKING FINE.. COME TO FIND OUT, HONDA RELEASED AN ORIGINAL TSB OF 07-076, AND SINCE THEN REPLACED IT WITH TSB 08-097 WHICH WAS "FAILED HEATER CORE". IT SEEMS THE MANUFACTURER USED WRONG COOLANT AND SO IT CLOGGS UP HEATER CORE. MY C...

Dec 15, 2011 Power Train

2005 HONDA ELEMENT (2 WD) HAS NO HEAT AT ALL WHILE A/C SYSTEM IS WORKING FINE.. COME TO FIND OUT, HONDA RELEASED AN ORIGINAL TSB OF 07-076, AND SINCE THEN REPLACED IT WITH TSB 08-097 WHICH WAS "FAILED HEATER CORE". IT SEEMS THE MANUFACTURER USED WRONG COOLANT AND SO IT CLOGGS UP HEATER CORE. MY C...

Oct 13, 2011 Air Bags 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. UPDATED 11/23/11*BF

Oct 13, 2011 Air Bags 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. UPDATED 11/23/11*BF

Oct 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

FROM ABOUT MARCH OF 2007 WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR BRAKES, THEY HAD BEEN CHANGED ABOUT TWICE A YEAR. WE THOUGHT CAUSE WE DRIVE AROUND IN A CITY, THE BRAKES WEAR OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. THEN 2 YEARS LATER WE WERE HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING THE CAR. WE HAD TO GET IT JUMPED START- IT SEVERAL TI...

Oct 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

FROM ABOUT MARCH OF 2007 WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR BRAKES, THEY HAD BEEN CHANGED ABOUT TWICE A YEAR. WE THOUGHT CAUSE WE DRIVE AROUND IN A CITY, THE BRAKES WEAR OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. THEN 2 YEARS LATER WE WERE HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING THE CAR. WE HAD TO GET IT JUMPED START- IT SEVERAL TI...

Oct 1, 2011 Electrical System 25,000 mi

FROM ABOUT MARCH OF 2007 WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR BRAKES, THEY HAD BEEN CHANGED ABOUT TWICE A YEAR. WE THOUGHT CAUSE WE DRIVE AROUND IN A CITY, THE BRAKES WEAR OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. THEN 2 YEARS LATER WE WERE HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING THE CAR. WE HAD TO GET IT JUMPED START- IT SEVERAL TI...

Oct 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

FROM ABOUT MARCH OF 2007 WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR BRAKES, THEY HAD BEEN CHANGED ABOUT TWICE A YEAR. WE THOUGHT CAUSE WE DRIVE AROUND IN A CITY, THE BRAKES WEAR OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. THEN 2 YEARS LATER WE WERE HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING THE CAR. WE HAD TO GET IT JUMPED START- IT SEVERAL TI...

Oct 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

FROM ABOUT MARCH OF 2007 WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR BRAKES, THEY HAD BEEN CHANGED ABOUT TWICE A YEAR. WE THOUGHT CAUSE WE DRIVE AROUND IN A CITY, THE BRAKES WEAR OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. THEN 2 YEARS LATER WE WERE HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING THE CAR. WE HAD TO GET IT JUMPED START- IT SEVERAL TI...

Oct 1, 2011 Electrical System 25,000 mi

FROM ABOUT MARCH OF 2007 WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR BRAKES, THEY HAD BEEN CHANGED ABOUT TWICE A YEAR. WE THOUGHT CAUSE WE DRIVE AROUND IN A CITY, THE BRAKES WEAR OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. THEN 2 YEARS LATER WE WERE HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING THE CAR. WE HAD TO GET IT JUMPED START- IT SEVERAL TI...

Sep 23, 2011 Steering 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK VIOLENTLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48...

Sep 23, 2011 Steering 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK VIOLENTLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48...

Sep 15, 2011 Electrical System Fire 80,962 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT TURNED THE IGNITION ON AND NOTICED SMOKE AND HEARD A CRACKING SOUND COMING FROM THE MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE SMOKE WAS FOLLOWED BY A SMALL FLAME. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ON ITS OWN...

Sep 15, 2011 Electrical System Fire 80,962 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT TURNED THE IGNITION ON AND NOTICED SMOKE AND HEARD A CRACKING SOUND COMING FROM THE MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE SMOKE WAS FOLLOWED BY A SMALL FLAME. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ON ITS OWN...

Sep 12, 2011 Electrical System Fire

ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2011, UPON STARTING THE IGNITION OF MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT, I NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. AFTER HEARING SOME CRACKLING NOISES FROM THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH, IT SOON POPPED INTO A SMALL FIRE WHICH WENT OUT ON IT'S OWN, PROCEE...

Sep 12, 2011 Visibility Fire

ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2011, UPON STARTING THE IGNITION OF MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT, I NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. AFTER HEARING SOME CRACKLING NOISES FROM THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH, IT SOON POPPED INTO A SMALL FIRE WHICH WENT OUT ON IT'S OWN, PROCEE...

Sep 12, 2011 Electrical System Fire

ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2011, UPON STARTING THE IGNITION OF MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT, I NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. AFTER HEARING SOME CRACKLING NOISES FROM THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH, IT SOON POPPED INTO A SMALL FIRE WHICH WENT OUT ON IT'S OWN, PROCEE...

Sep 12, 2011 Visibility Fire

ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2011, UPON STARTING THE IGNITION OF MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT, I NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. AFTER HEARING SOME CRACKLING NOISES FROM THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH, IT SOON POPPED INTO A SMALL FIRE WHICH WENT OUT ON IT'S OWN, PROCEE...

Jul 14, 2011 Power Train 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS COASTING IN TRAFFIC WHEN HE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE METAL WHICH HELD THE CLUTCH SPRINGS IN PLACE FRACTURED, JAMMING THE CLUT...

Jul 14, 2011 Power Train 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS COASTING IN TRAFFIC WHEN HE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE METAL WHICH HELD THE CLUTCH SPRINGS IN PLACE FRACTURED, JAMMING THE CLUT...

Jun 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,900 mi

CAR DIES WHEN DRIVING. NO PRIOR WARNING BEFORE IT DIES (SUCH AS ILLUMINATION ON PANEL). CAR RPM'S REV UP AND DOWN WHILE IN PARK. WINDSHIELD CRACKS. *TR

Jun 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,900 mi

CAR DIES WHEN DRIVING. NO PRIOR WARNING BEFORE IT DIES (SUCH AS ILLUMINATION ON PANEL). CAR RPM'S REV UP AND DOWN WHILE IN PARK. WINDSHIELD CRACKS. *TR

Mar 28, 2011 Air Bags 77,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON MARCH 26, 2011 ON THE FREEWAY AND IT WAS EARLY AND A CLEAR DAY. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND OUT OF NO WHERE I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND AND WAS COMPLETELY FREAKED OUT. MY RIGHT EAR WAS RINGING AND I STARTED TO SMELL SMOKE. I LOOKED TO MY RIGHT SIDE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR...

Mar 28, 2011 Seats 77,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON MARCH 26, 2011 ON THE FREEWAY AND IT WAS EARLY AND A CLEAR DAY. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND OUT OF NO WHERE I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND AND WAS COMPLETELY FREAKED OUT. MY RIGHT EAR WAS RINGING AND I STARTED TO SMELL SMOKE. I LOOKED TO MY RIGHT SIDE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR...

Mar 28, 2011 Air Bags 77,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON MARCH 26, 2011 ON THE FREEWAY AND IT WAS EARLY AND A CLEAR DAY. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND OUT OF NO WHERE I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND AND WAS COMPLETELY FREAKED OUT. MY RIGHT EAR WAS RINGING AND I STARTED TO SMELL SMOKE. I LOOKED TO MY RIGHT SIDE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR...

Mar 28, 2011 Seats 77,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON MARCH 26, 2011 ON THE FREEWAY AND IT WAS EARLY AND A CLEAR DAY. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND OUT OF NO WHERE I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND AND WAS COMPLETELY FREAKED OUT. MY RIGHT EAR WAS RINGING AND I STARTED TO SMELL SMOKE. I LOOKED TO MY RIGHT SIDE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR...

Jan 12, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 20,000 mi

EVER SINCE I PURCHASED MY '06 HONDA ELEMENT I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WIT MY FOOT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN I GO TO APPLY THE BRAKE. ADD HEAVY BOOTS AND A BIT OF WINTER ICE AND IT ALL ADDED UP TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND SLIDING INTO THE FRONT GATE ON MY PROPERTY WHILE I WAS TRYING TO APPLY THE ...

Jan 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 20,000 mi

EVER SINCE I PURCHASED MY '06 HONDA ELEMENT I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WIT MY FOOT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN I GO TO APPLY THE BRAKE. ADD HEAVY BOOTS AND A BIT OF WINTER ICE AND IT ALL ADDED UP TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND SLIDING INTO THE FRONT GATE ON MY PROPERTY WHILE I WAS TRYING TO APPLY THE ...

Jan 12, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 20,000 mi

EVER SINCE I PURCHASED MY '06 HONDA ELEMENT I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WIT MY FOOT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN I GO TO APPLY THE BRAKE. ADD HEAVY BOOTS AND A BIT OF WINTER ICE AND IT ALL ADDED UP TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND SLIDING INTO THE FRONT GATE ON MY PROPERTY WHILE I WAS TRYING TO APPLY THE ...

Jan 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 20,000 mi

EVER SINCE I PURCHASED MY '06 HONDA ELEMENT I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WIT MY FOOT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN I GO TO APPLY THE BRAKE. ADD HEAVY BOOTS AND A BIT OF WINTER ICE AND IT ALL ADDED UP TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND SLIDING INTO THE FRONT GATE ON MY PROPERTY WHILE I WAS TRYING TO APPLY THE ...

Aug 27, 2010 Air Bags 111,000 mi

DRIVING TO WORK AT 6:20AM ON 08/27/2010, WHILE EXITING THE 91 FREEWAY (GOING EASTBOUND) AND ENTERING THE 71N TOWARDS CHINO HILLS, MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED OUT OF NOWHERE. THE DEPLOYMENT (OR BETTER, THE EXPLOSION) HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF MY FACE, MY LEFT ARM AND JERKED MY HEAD TOWARDS THE OTHER S...

Aug 27, 2010 Air Bags 111,000 mi

DRIVING TO WORK AT 6:20AM ON 08/27/2010, WHILE EXITING THE 91 FREEWAY (GOING EASTBOUND) AND ENTERING THE 71N TOWARDS CHINO HILLS, MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED OUT OF NOWHERE. THE DEPLOYMENT (OR BETTER, THE EXPLOSION) HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF MY FACE, MY LEFT ARM AND JERKED MY HEAD TOWARDS THE OTHER S...

Jun 3, 2010 Power Train

HELLO AND THANK YOU FOR THIS FORUM, JUST BOUGHT MY DAUGHTER AN 05 HONDA ELEMENT FOR HER GRADUATION, WITH A LITTLE OVER 100K MILES. SHE LOVES IT, AND THOUGHT WE WERE GETTING A STRAIGHT DEAL FROM THE SELLERS, BUT NOT THE CASE. WHEN WE DROVE THE CAR, UNFORTUNATLY, AFTER BUYING, WE NOTICED A RUMBLING...

Jun 3, 2010 Power Train

HELLO AND THANK YOU FOR THIS FORUM, JUST BOUGHT MY DAUGHTER AN 05 HONDA ELEMENT FOR HER GRADUATION, WITH A LITTLE OVER 100K MILES. SHE LOVES IT, AND THOUGHT WE WERE GETTING A STRAIGHT DEAL FROM THE SELLERS, BUT NOT THE CASE. WHEN WE DROVE THE CAR, UNFORTUNATLY, AFTER BUYING, WE NOTICED A RUMBLING...

Jun 1, 2010 Seats 70,000 mi

2005 HONDA ELEMENT. FRONT SEAT LOOSE. WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT A PART WAS HOLDING THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT THAT IS WELDED HAS SOME PROBLEM WHERE IT CAME LOOSE. THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT LITERALLY ROCKS BACK AND FORTH. WHEN DISCUSSED WITH DEALERSHIP, THEY DID SAY "IT IS NOT WEAR AND TEAR" AND THAT IT WA...

Jun 1, 2010 Seats 70,000 mi

2005 HONDA ELEMENT. FRONT SEAT LOOSE. WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT A PART WAS HOLDING THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT THAT IS WELDED HAS SOME PROBLEM WHERE IT CAME LOOSE. THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT LITERALLY ROCKS BACK AND FORTH. WHEN DISCUSSED WITH DEALERSHIP, THEY DID SAY "IT IS NOT WEAR AND TEAR" AND THAT IT WA...

May 11, 2010 Air Bags 60,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING AT 62 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE WHEN IT DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 60,300.

May 11, 2010 Air Bags 60,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING AT 62 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE WHEN IT DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 60,300.

Apr 4, 2010 Air Bags Crash 175,000 mi

I WAS THE DRIVER OF A HONDA ELEMENT THAT WAS REAR ENDED WHILE I WAS STATIONARY WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY. THE IMPACT FROM THE OTHER CAR HAD BROKEN THE DRIVERS SEAT AND REPOSITIONED MY HEAD JUST A FEW INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND BY THEN THE SPARE TIRE SECURING MECHANISM HAD BROKEN AN...

Apr 4, 2010 Air Bags Crash 175,000 mi

I WAS THE DRIVER OF A HONDA ELEMENT THAT WAS REAR ENDED WHILE I WAS STATIONARY WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY. THE IMPACT FROM THE OTHER CAR HAD BROKEN THE DRIVERS SEAT AND REPOSITIONED MY HEAD JUST A FEW INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND BY THEN THE SPARE TIRE SECURING MECHANISM HAD BROKEN AN...

Mar 27, 2010 Air Bags 82,498 mi

I WAS LEAVING WORK, DRIVING ABOUT 10 MILES AN HOUR AND WITHOUT WARNING THERE WAS A HUGE BOOM IN MY EAR, POWDER WAS IN THE AIR, THE LEFT SIDE OF MY FACE WAS NUMB (LATER, RED FROM HEATED AIR), MY LEFT SIDE WAS SHOVED FORWARD AND MY LEFT EAR WAS RINGING. MY SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG WENT OFF AS I WAS TAKI...

Mar 27, 2010 Air Bags 82,498 mi

I WAS LEAVING WORK, DRIVING ABOUT 10 MILES AN HOUR AND WITHOUT WARNING THERE WAS A HUGE BOOM IN MY EAR, POWDER WAS IN THE AIR, THE LEFT SIDE OF MY FACE WAS NUMB (LATER, RED FROM HEATED AIR), MY LEFT SIDE WAS SHOVED FORWARD AND MY LEFT EAR WAS RINGING. MY SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG WENT OFF AS I WAS TAKI...

Mar 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Air

I BOUGHT THE 2005 HONDA ELEMENT IN OCTOBER 2006, AS A NEW 4 WHEEL DRIVE, STANDARD TRANSMISSION. AFTER USING IT FOR A SHORT PERIOD I NOTICED THE BRAKES WERE LIKE PUTTY. THEY PRESSED NEARLY TO THE FLOOR, AND NOT TOO EFFECTIVE. THE DEALER FIXED THE BRAKES FOR FREE, THEY TOLD ME AT THE SAME TIME ANOT...

Mar 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Air

I BOUGHT THE 2005 HONDA ELEMENT IN OCTOBER 2006, AS A NEW 4 WHEEL DRIVE, STANDARD TRANSMISSION. AFTER USING IT FOR A SHORT PERIOD I NOTICED THE BRAKES WERE LIKE PUTTY. THEY PRESSED NEARLY TO THE FLOOR, AND NOT TOO EFFECTIVE. THE DEALER FIXED THE BRAKES FOR FREE, THEY TOLD ME AT THE SAME TIME ANOT...

Mar 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT BRAKE PEDAL FEELS SOFT. THEY HAVE FELT THIS WAY FOR THE LAST YEAR. PLEASE HAVE HONDA INCLUDE 2005 ELEMENTS IN THEIR RECALL. *TR

Mar 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,000 mi

MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT BRAKE PEDAL FEELS SOFT. THEY HAVE FELT THIS WAY FOR THE LAST YEAR. PLEASE HAVE HONDA INCLUDE 2005 ELEMENTS IN THEIR RECALL. *TR

Mar 16, 2010 Steering

LTR FWD FM RE 2005 HONDA ELEMENT STEERING COLUMN DEFECT, REPLY TO BIRMINGHAM, AL OFC. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS LOST STEERING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. WHEN THE STEERING FAILED THE LAST TIME, THE CONSUMER ENDED UP FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS A...

Mar 16, 2010 Steering 3,400 mi

STEERING AND/OR VSA SYSTEM I BOUGHT A NEW HONDA ELEMENT FEBRUARY 12TH, 2005. BETWEEN THEN AND NEAR THE END OF 2006, I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING ON AT LEAST 8 OCCASIONS. THE CAR WOULD CONTINUE IN THE DIRECTION THAT IT WAS HEADED. THERE WAS NO STEERING AT ALL. THE OCCURRENCES ONLY LASTE...

Mar 16, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3,400 mi

STEERING AND/OR VSA SYSTEM I BOUGHT A NEW HONDA ELEMENT FEBRUARY 12TH, 2005. BETWEEN THEN AND NEAR THE END OF 2006, I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING ON AT LEAST 8 OCCASIONS. THE CAR WOULD CONTINUE IN THE DIRECTION THAT IT WAS HEADED. THERE WAS NO STEERING AT ALL. THE OCCURRENCES ONLY LASTE...

Mar 16, 2010 Steering

LTR FWD FM RE 2005 HONDA ELEMENT STEERING COLUMN DEFECT, REPLY TO BIRMINGHAM, AL OFC. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS LOST STEERING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. WHEN THE STEERING FAILED THE LAST TIME, THE CONSUMER ENDED UP FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS A...

Mar 16, 2010 Steering 3,400 mi

STEERING AND/OR VSA SYSTEM I BOUGHT A NEW HONDA ELEMENT FEBRUARY 12TH, 2005. BETWEEN THEN AND NEAR THE END OF 2006, I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING ON AT LEAST 8 OCCASIONS. THE CAR WOULD CONTINUE IN THE DIRECTION THAT IT WAS HEADED. THERE WAS NO STEERING AT ALL. THE OCCURRENCES ONLY LASTE...

Mar 16, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3,400 mi

STEERING AND/OR VSA SYSTEM I BOUGHT A NEW HONDA ELEMENT FEBRUARY 12TH, 2005. BETWEEN THEN AND NEAR THE END OF 2006, I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING ON AT LEAST 8 OCCASIONS. THE CAR WOULD CONTINUE IN THE DIRECTION THAT IT WAS HEADED. THERE WAS NO STEERING AT ALL. THE OCCURRENCES ONLY LASTE...

Mar 11, 2010 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

THE CAR SLIPPED ON ICE AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT HEAD ON AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Mar 11, 2010 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

THE CAR SLIPPED ON ICE AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT HEAD ON AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Jan 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD IT DIES ON A REGULAR BASIS. I CAN START THE CAR AND LET IT WARM UP BUT IT IS VERY ROUGH AND STILL HAS A TENDENCY TO DIE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG BUT I HAVE LOOKED AT MANY HONDA ELEMENT OW...

Jan 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD IT DIES ON A REGULAR BASIS. I CAN START THE CAR AND LET IT WARM UP BUT IT IS VERY ROUGH AND STILL HAS A TENDENCY TO DIE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG BUT I HAVE LOOKED AT MANY HONDA ELEMENT OW...

Jan 20, 2010 Air Bags Crash 76,500 mi

ACCIDENT INVOLVING A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. A FRONT END CRASH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND WE HIT THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVERS SIDE CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. OUR HONDA ELEMENT SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE APPROXIMATE SPEED 30MPH. THE AIRBAG ON THE ELEMENT DID NOT DEPLOY. HAVE YOU H...

Jan 20, 2010 Air Bags Crash 76,500 mi

ACCIDENT INVOLVING A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. A FRONT END CRASH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND WE HIT THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVERS SIDE CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. OUR HONDA ELEMENT SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE APPROXIMATE SPEED 30MPH. THE AIRBAG ON THE ELEMENT DID NOT DEPLOY. HAVE YOU H...

Nov 7, 2009 Air Bags 76,259 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT ON A SMOOTH GRAVEL ROAD AROUND 25MPH WHEN THE DRIVERS-SIDE AIRBAG IN THE CHAIR DEPLOYED BRUISING THE BACK OF MY LEFT ARM. IT DEPLOYED FULLY AND TORE MY SEAT. MY VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I FEEL THIS COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD IF I WAS DRIVING DOWN TH...

Nov 7, 2009 Air Bags 76,259 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT ON A SMOOTH GRAVEL ROAD AROUND 25MPH WHEN THE DRIVERS-SIDE AIRBAG IN THE CHAIR DEPLOYED BRUISING THE BACK OF MY LEFT ARM. IT DEPLOYED FULLY AND TORE MY SEAT. MY VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I FEEL THIS COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD IF I WAS DRIVING DOWN TH...

Oct 3, 2009 Visibility 47,000 mi

3-5-08, IN MORNING, WHEN I GOT INTO MY ELEMENT, I NOTICED TWO LONG CRACKS IN THE WINDSHIELD, STARTING AT THE LOWER RIGHT- AND LEFT-HAND CORNERS, TRAVELING UPWARDS AT AN ANGLE, TOWARD THE CENTER, APPROX 15 INCHES LONG, EACH. I CALLED THE HONDA DEALER, AND THEY SAID I SHOULD CHECK MY WARRANTY. I DID. ...

Oct 3, 2009 Visibility 47,000 mi

3-5-08, IN MORNING, WHEN I GOT INTO MY ELEMENT, I NOTICED TWO LONG CRACKS IN THE WINDSHIELD, STARTING AT THE LOWER RIGHT- AND LEFT-HAND CORNERS, TRAVELING UPWARDS AT AN ANGLE, TOWARD THE CENTER, APPROX 15 INCHES LONG, EACH. I CALLED THE HONDA DEALER, AND THEY SAID I SHOULD CHECK MY WARRANTY. I DID. ...

Oct 2, 2009 Seats 20,000 mi

OWNER OF A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH, GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND NOW ROCKING LEFT AND ROCK. THIS PRESENTS A DANGER WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AND BRAKE DURING DRIVING. SINCE THE PROBLEM IS WORSENING I FEEL THAT AT SOME POINT MY SEAT WILL DEFINITELY COME UNMOUN...

Oct 2, 2009 Seats 20,000 mi

OWNER OF A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH, GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND NOW ROCKING LEFT AND ROCK. THIS PRESENTS A DANGER WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE AND BRAKE DURING DRIVING. SINCE THE PROBLEM IS WORSENING I FEEL THAT AT SOME POINT MY SEAT WILL DEFINITELY COME UNMOUN...

Aug 17, 2009 Seats 20,000 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT ROCKS DURING ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION. THIS IS POSSIBLY A SAFETY ISSUE IN AN ACCIDENT IF THE SEAT FIXTURES WERE TO BREAK. ALSO THE SEAT BELT CONFIGURATION MAKES EGRESS IMPOSSIBLE FROM THE REAR SEATS ONLY. THERE IS NO INTERIOR HANDLE FOR A REAR SEAT PASSENGER TO OPEN THE DOOR IN AN...

Aug 17, 2009 Seats 20,000 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT ROCKS DURING ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION. THIS IS POSSIBLY A SAFETY ISSUE IN AN ACCIDENT IF THE SEAT FIXTURES WERE TO BREAK. ALSO THE SEAT BELT CONFIGURATION MAKES EGRESS IMPOSSIBLE FROM THE REAR SEATS ONLY. THERE IS NO INTERIOR HANDLE FOR A REAR SEAT PASSENGER TO OPEN THE DOOR IN AN...

Aug 4, 2009 Air Bags Crash 38,400 mi

AIRBAG SELF CHECK LIGHT NEVER LIT IN THE TIME THAT WE HAD CAR. DRIVER ONLY- WITH SEATBELT. CAR HIT POLE WITH L FRONT CAUSING APPROXIMATELY $10K DAMAGE TO CAR. RIGHT AIRBAG DEPLOYED, LEFT DID NOT. SENSORS AND CONTROL MODULE REPLACED BY BODY SHOP DURING DAMAGE REPAIR. CONCERNED THAT IF THERE IS ANOTHE...

Aug 4, 2009 Air Bags Crash 38,400 mi

AIRBAG SELF CHECK LIGHT NEVER LIT IN THE TIME THAT WE HAD CAR. DRIVER ONLY- WITH SEATBELT. CAR HIT POLE WITH L FRONT CAUSING APPROXIMATELY $10K DAMAGE TO CAR. RIGHT AIRBAG DEPLOYED, LEFT DID NOT. SENSORS AND CONTROL MODULE REPLACED BY BODY SHOP DURING DAMAGE REPAIR. CONCERNED THAT IF THERE IS ANOTHE...

Jul 28, 2009 Seats 30,800 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT ROCKS WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING. HONDA HAS ISSUED TSB BUT REFUSES TO COVER COST OF FIX IF VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. MY CAR IS A 2005 BUT THE TSB COVERS ALL VEHICLES FROM 2003-2006. *TR

Jul 28, 2009 Seats 30,800 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT ROCKS WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING. HONDA HAS ISSUED TSB BUT REFUSES TO COVER COST OF FIX IF VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. MY CAR IS A 2005 BUT THE TSB COVERS ALL VEHICLES FROM 2003-2006. *TR

Jul 16, 2009 Air Bags 59,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I95 NORTHBOUND AT APPROX. 60 MILES PER HOUR, MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT SIDE-DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY; IT FELT LIKE A BOMB WENT OFF. MY 12 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER IN THE BACK CAR SEAT WAS COMPLETELY TRAUMATIZED BY THE SEVERITY OF THE EVENT. MY EARS WERE RINGING AND MY LEFT...

Jul 16, 2009 Air Bags 59,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I95 NORTHBOUND AT APPROX. 60 MILES PER HOUR, MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT SIDE-DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY; IT FELT LIKE A BOMB WENT OFF. MY 12 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER IN THE BACK CAR SEAT WAS COMPLETELY TRAUMATIZED BY THE SEVERITY OF THE EVENT. MY EARS WERE RINGING AND MY LEFT...

Jul 13, 2009 Air Bags 52,000 mi

THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBACK, DEPLOYED ACCIDENTALLY IN MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WE WERE DRIVING VERY SLOWLY ON A GRAVEL ROAD. WE THOUGHT WE HAD BEEN SHOT AT, WITH THE LOUD BANG AND MY PASSENGER'S SWEARING AND GRABBING HIS ARM. I AM GOING TO CLICK BELOW TO SAY THERE WAS AN ...

Jul 13, 2009 Air Bags 52,000 mi

THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBACK, DEPLOYED ACCIDENTALLY IN MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WE WERE DRIVING VERY SLOWLY ON A GRAVEL ROAD. WE THOUGHT WE HAD BEEN SHOT AT, WITH THE LOUD BANG AND MY PASSENGER'S SWEARING AND GRABBING HIS ARM. I AM GOING TO CLICK BELOW TO SAY THERE WAS AN ...

Jul 11, 2009 Air Bags Crash 64,000 mi

ON 3/31/09, I ROLLED MY HONDA ELEMENT FOUR TIMES (ACCORDING TO FHP REPORT) ON I-95, TO AVOID A CONSTRUCTION LADDER. NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED. AMONG OTHER INJURIES, I SUFFERED TWO FULL-WIDTH ROTATOR CUFF TEARS TO MY LEFT SHOULDER. THIS WAS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG ONLY PA...

Jul 11, 2009 Air Bags Crash 64,000 mi

ON 3/31/09, I ROLLED MY HONDA ELEMENT FOUR TIMES (ACCORDING TO FHP REPORT) ON I-95, TO AVOID A CONSTRUCTION LADDER. NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED. AMONG OTHER INJURIES, I SUFFERED TWO FULL-WIDTH ROTATOR CUFF TEARS TO MY LEFT SHOULDER. THIS WAS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG ONLY PA...

Jun 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 68,800.

Jun 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 68,800.

Jun 16, 2009 Suspension 48,000 mi

THE BUSHING THAT HOLDS THE LEFT REAR AXEL TO THE FRAME OF MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT FELL APART AND DROPPED THE AXEL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TIRE AND WHEEL AXEL AND OTHER PARTS. LOOKING AT THE BUSHING AFTER THE FACT, I CAN SEE WHERE THE TWO 1" STUB BOLTS HAVE WORN THE BUSHING IN A OBLONG HOLE CAUSING THE ...

Jun 16, 2009 Suspension 48,000 mi

THE BUSHING THAT HOLDS THE LEFT REAR AXEL TO THE FRAME OF MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT FELL APART AND DROPPED THE AXEL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TIRE AND WHEEL AXEL AND OTHER PARTS. LOOKING AT THE BUSHING AFTER THE FACT, I CAN SEE WHERE THE TWO 1" STUB BOLTS HAVE WORN THE BUSHING IN A OBLONG HOLE CAUSING THE ...

Apr 14, 2009 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

I ROLLED MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT (2X DRIVE) ON I-95 AT LEAST FOUR TIMES ACCORDING TO FHP. MY FRONT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, ALTHOUGH MY WINDSHIELD WAS CRUSHED IN. AND MY DRIVERS' SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED ONLY PARTIALLY (1/4). I WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND LIFE-FLIGHTED TO SHAND'S EMERGENCY ROOM ...

Apr 14, 2009 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

I ROLLED MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT (2X DRIVE) ON I-95 AT LEAST FOUR TIMES ACCORDING TO FHP. MY FRONT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, ALTHOUGH MY WINDSHIELD WAS CRUSHED IN. AND MY DRIVERS' SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED ONLY PARTIALLY (1/4). I WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND LIFE-FLIGHTED TO SHAND'S EMERGENCY ROOM ...

Apr 14, 2009 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

I ROLLED MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT (2X DRIVE) ON I-95 AT LEAST FOUR TIMES ACCORDING TO FHP. MY FRONT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, ALTHOUGH MY WINDSHIELD WAS CRUSHED IN. AND MY DRIVERS' SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED ONLY PARTIALLY (1/4). I WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND LIFE-FLIGHTED TO SHAND'S EMERGENCY ROOM ...

Apr 14, 2009 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

I ROLLED MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT (2X DRIVE) ON I-95 AT LEAST FOUR TIMES ACCORDING TO FHP. MY FRONT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, ALTHOUGH MY WINDSHIELD WAS CRUSHED IN. AND MY DRIVERS' SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED ONLY PARTIALLY (1/4). I WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND LIFE-FLIGHTED TO SHAND'S EMERGENCY ROOM ...

Apr 1, 2009 Air Bags 107,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH FOR NO REASON. *TR

Apr 1, 2009 Air Bags 107,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH FOR NO REASON. *TR

Jan 14, 2009 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ODOMETER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE DISTANCE THAT WAS TRAVELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE TECHNICIAN ...

Jan 14, 2009 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ODOMETER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE DISTANCE THAT WAS TRAVELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE TECHNICIAN ...

Jan 13, 2009 Visibility 27,500 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED AFTER USING DEFROSTER. HONDA DEALER IN ALBANY, NY SAID IT WAS CRACKED DUE TO A TINY NICK IN THE GLASS RESULTING FROM A STONE. *TR

Jan 13, 2009 Visibility 27,500 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED AFTER USING DEFROSTER. HONDA DEALER IN ALBANY, NY SAID IT WAS CRACKED DUE TO A TINY NICK IN THE GLASS RESULTING FROM A STONE. *TR

Dec 21, 2008 Seat Belts 8,311 mi

STARTED WITH PASS. AIR BAG LIGHT & PASS. SEATBELT BEEPER & LIGHT. HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED 4 TIMES BUT PASS. BEEPER & LIGHT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. SPOKE WITH HONDA AMERICA IN CA REGIONAL MGR MORRIS SAID IT DOESN'T EXIST IN THE 2005 HONDA ELEMENT THE MANUAL IS A MISPRINT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH HONDA...

Dec 21, 2008 Air Bags 8,311 mi

STARTED WITH PASS. AIR BAG LIGHT & PASS. SEATBELT BEEPER & LIGHT. HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED 4 TIMES BUT PASS. BEEPER & LIGHT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. SPOKE WITH HONDA AMERICA IN CA REGIONAL MGR MORRIS SAID IT DOESN'T EXIST IN THE 2005 HONDA ELEMENT THE MANUAL IS A MISPRINT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH HONDA...

Dec 21, 2008 Seat Belts 8,311 mi

STARTED WITH PASS. AIR BAG LIGHT & PASS. SEATBELT BEEPER & LIGHT. HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED 4 TIMES BUT PASS. BEEPER & LIGHT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. SPOKE WITH HONDA AMERICA IN CA REGIONAL MGR MORRIS SAID IT DOESN'T EXIST IN THE 2005 HONDA ELEMENT THE MANUAL IS A MISPRINT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH HONDA...

Dec 21, 2008 Air Bags 8,311 mi

STARTED WITH PASS. AIR BAG LIGHT & PASS. SEATBELT BEEPER & LIGHT. HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED 4 TIMES BUT PASS. BEEPER & LIGHT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. SPOKE WITH HONDA AMERICA IN CA REGIONAL MGR MORRIS SAID IT DOESN'T EXIST IN THE 2005 HONDA ELEMENT THE MANUAL IS A MISPRINT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH HONDA...

Nov 22, 2008 Air Bags 46,000 mi

MY WIFE, MOTHER IN-LAW, AND 8 MONTH OLD SON WERE DRIVING ON A GRAVEL DRIVEWAY TO SOMEONES HOUSE WHEN SUDDENLY THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG IN MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO COLLISION, NO RECKLESS DRIVING, NOTHING TO PROVOKE AN AIRBAG TO SUDDENLY DEPLOY. IT ONLY HAPPENED ONCE, HOWEVER, DUE...

Nov 22, 2008 Air Bags 46,000 mi

MY WIFE, MOTHER IN-LAW, AND 8 MONTH OLD SON WERE DRIVING ON A GRAVEL DRIVEWAY TO SOMEONES HOUSE WHEN SUDDENLY THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG IN MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO COLLISION, NO RECKLESS DRIVING, NOTHING TO PROVOKE AN AIRBAG TO SUDDENLY DEPLOY. IT ONLY HAPPENED ONCE, HOWEVER, DUE...

Jun 11, 2008 Air Bags 75,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG IN 2005 HONDA ELEMENT DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING ON DRIVEWAY. NO ACCIDENT, NOTHING HIT, NO TRAVELING THROUGH WATER, JUST DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE AND THE DEALER WANTS $2100 TO REPAIR. *TR

Jun 11, 2008 Air Bags 75,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG IN 2005 HONDA ELEMENT DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING ON DRIVEWAY. NO ACCIDENT, NOTHING HIT, NO TRAVELING THROUGH WATER, JUST DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE AND THE DEALER WANTS $2100 TO REPAIR. *TR

Jun 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

2005 HONDA ELEMENT BEGAN RUNNING WARMER THAN NORMAL. CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 53K MILES. INTERNET RESEARCH FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND INDICATION THAT FAULTY COOLANT WAS USED BY HONDA AT THE FACTORY. PROBLEMS INCLUDE OVERHEATING, POOR HEAT IN WINTER. INDICATED SOLUTIONS RANGE FROM COOLING SYSTEM FLUS...

Jun 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

2005 HONDA ELEMENT BEGAN RUNNING WARMER THAN NORMAL. CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 53K MILES. INTERNET RESEARCH FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND INDICATION THAT FAULTY COOLANT WAS USED BY HONDA AT THE FACTORY. PROBLEMS INCLUDE OVERHEATING, POOR HEAT IN WINTER. INDICATED SOLUTIONS RANGE FROM COOLING SYSTEM FLUS...

Apr 28, 2008 Electrical System 44,050 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT HER HORN WAS NO LONGER WORKING. SHE HAS SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,050. UPDATED 6/2/08 *CN THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE HORN WAS NO...

Apr 28, 2008 Electrical System 44,050 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT HER HORN WAS NO LONGER WORKING. SHE HAS SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,050. UPDATED 6/2/08 *CN THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE HORN WAS NO...

Feb 13, 2008 Suspension 20 mi

SINCE THE PURCHASE OF MY NEW 2005 HONDA ELEMENT EX, THERE HAS BEEN A REALLY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE SUSPENSION, BOTH FRONT AND BACK. IT MOSTLY MAKES THIS NOISE WHEN HITTING A DIP IN THE ROAD, OR COMING INTO MY DRIVEWAY. IT SOUNDS AS THOUGH SOMEONE IS HITTING THERE HANDS DOWN ON THE KEYS OF A PIAN...

Feb 13, 2008 Suspension 20 mi

SINCE THE PURCHASE OF MY NEW 2005 HONDA ELEMENT EX, THERE HAS BEEN A REALLY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE SUSPENSION, BOTH FRONT AND BACK. IT MOSTLY MAKES THIS NOISE WHEN HITTING A DIP IN THE ROAD, OR COMING INTO MY DRIVEWAY. IT SOUNDS AS THOUGH SOMEONE IS HITTING THERE HANDS DOWN ON THE KEYS OF A PIAN...

Dec 4, 2007 Air Bags

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AND FOR NO REASON AT ALL, MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED!!!!! SCARED ME TO DEATH, GLAD I WASN'T GOING VERY FAST OR I MIGHT HAVE GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT! I AM ALSO LUCKY THAT IT WASN'T THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG, OR IT COULD HAVE BROKEN MY ARM! *TR

Dec 4, 2007 Air Bags

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AND FOR NO REASON AT ALL, MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED!!!!! SCARED ME TO DEATH, GLAD I WASN'T GOING VERY FAST OR I MIGHT HAVE GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT! I AM ALSO LUCKY THAT IT WASN'T THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG, OR IT COULD HAVE BROKEN MY ARM! *TR

Nov 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,400 mi

IN MARCH OF 2007 WE HAD A COLD SPELL. I TURNED ON THE HEAT BUT IT DIDN'T WORK. I FORGOT ABOUT IT AS THE SEASONS CHANGED AND IT WARMED UP. SINCE THE WEATHER HAS STARTED TO TURN COLD I'VE TRIED TO TURN THE HEAT ON. IT STILL DOESN'T WORK. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET LOOKED AT AND THE HEATER...

Nov 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,400 mi

IN MARCH OF 2007 WE HAD A COLD SPELL. I TURNED ON THE HEAT BUT IT DIDN'T WORK. I FORGOT ABOUT IT AS THE SEASONS CHANGED AND IT WARMED UP. SINCE THE WEATHER HAS STARTED TO TURN COLD I'VE TRIED TO TURN THE HEAT ON. IT STILL DOESN'T WORK. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET LOOKED AT AND THE HEATER...

Jul 6, 2007 Air Bags 28,000 mi

MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING. THIS IS THE AIRBAG THAT LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE SEAT. *TR

Jul 6, 2007 Air Bags 28,000 mi

MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING. THIS IS THE AIRBAG THAT LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE SEAT. *TR

Jun 25, 2007 Air Bags Crash 35,000 mi

I SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING A CAR AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT. MY CAR LIFTED OFF THE GROUND AND ROLLED 3 TIMES. I GOT THE ELEMENT BECAUSE IT HAD VERY HIGH SAFETY RATINGS. IT ALSO HAD SIDE AIRBAGS WHICH I FOUND ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR AN SUV HOWEVER NONE OF THEM DEPLOYED.

Jun 25, 2007 Air Bags Crash 35,000 mi

I SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING A CAR AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT. MY CAR LIFTED OFF THE GROUND AND ROLLED 3 TIMES. I GOT THE ELEMENT BECAUSE IT HAD VERY HIGH SAFETY RATINGS. IT ALSO HAD SIDE AIRBAGS WHICH I FOUND ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR AN SUV HOWEVER NONE OF THEM DEPLOYED.

May 18, 2007 Air Bags 43,605 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SRS LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND COULD NOT PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE SYSTEM HAS FAILED. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT ...

May 18, 2007 Air Bags 43,605 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SRS LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND COULD NOT PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE SYSTEM HAS FAILED. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT ...

Apr 26, 2007 Visibility 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH,THE CONTACT OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD 7 OR 8 MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 10/2005. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,000 ,AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. THE WINDSHIELD HAS NOT BEE...

Apr 26, 2007 Visibility 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH,THE CONTACT OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD 7 OR 8 MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 10/2005. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,000 ,AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. THE WINDSHIELD HAS NOT BEE...

Mar 1, 2007 Air Bags 59,000 mi

A WEEK AGO I WAS IN A PARKING LOT GOING 5-7 MPH I HAD TO SWERVE TO THE LEFT TO AVOID A COLLISION AND WHEN I DID MY LEFT FRONT TIRE HIT A CEMENT POLE AT WHICH TIME MY STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG AND PASSENGER (I HAD 0 PASSENGERS) AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON AND I...

Mar 1, 2007 Air Bags 59,000 mi

A WEEK AGO I WAS IN A PARKING LOT GOING 5-7 MPH I HAD TO SWERVE TO THE LEFT TO AVOID A COLLISION AND WHEN I DID MY LEFT FRONT TIRE HIT A CEMENT POLE AT WHICH TIME MY STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG AND PASSENGER (I HAD 0 PASSENGERS) AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON AND I...

Feb 9, 2007 Seats 13,450 mi

OWN A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. AT 13K MILES BOTH THE FRONT SEATS SIDE SEAMS HAVE TORN. WE ARE NOT HARD ON THIS CAR AND ARE SHOCKED HOW SOON THE SEATS HAVE WORN OUT. WE TOOK THE CAR BACK TO HONDA AND THEY DID CHANGE THE SEATS, BUT DENY THERE IS A PROBLEM OVERALL WITH THE SEATS. AT WWW.ELEMENTOWNERSC...

Feb 9, 2007 Seats 13,450 mi

OWN A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. AT 13K MILES BOTH THE FRONT SEATS SIDE SEAMS HAVE TORN. WE ARE NOT HARD ON THIS CAR AND ARE SHOCKED HOW SOON THE SEATS HAVE WORN OUT. WE TOOK THE CAR BACK TO HONDA AND THEY DID CHANGE THE SEATS, BUT DENY THERE IS A PROBLEM OVERALL WITH THE SEATS. AT WWW.ELEMENTOWNERSC...

Jan 22, 2007 Visibility 9,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT AN IMPACT BY FLYING OBJECT. *JB

Jan 22, 2007 Visibility 9,000 mi

WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT AN IMPACT BY FLYING OBJECT. *JB

Jan 8, 2007 Air Bags 27,000 mi

2005 HONDA ELEMENT'S AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. *CC THE CONSUMER WAS EXITING A PARKING LOT AND PARTIALLY DROVE OVER A CURB WITH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. AS THE TIRE ROLLED OFF THE CURB THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TOT HE CLOSEST...

Jan 8, 2007 Air Bags 27,000 mi

2005 HONDA ELEMENT'S AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. *CC THE CONSUMER WAS EXITING A PARKING LOT AND PARTIALLY DROVE OVER A CURB WITH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. AS THE TIRE ROLLED OFF THE CURB THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TOT HE CLOSEST...

Dec 14, 2006 Electrical System 7,470 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE BATTERY WAS RECHARGED, AND AFTERWARDS, THE ENGINE STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DE...

Dec 14, 2006 Electrical System 7,470 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE BATTERY WAS RECHARGED, AND AFTERWARDS, THE ENGINE STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DE...

Nov 30, 2006 Visibility

MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT WINDSHIELD JUST CRACKED. NOTHING HIT IT, THE WINDSHIELD JUST CRACKED. IT NOW HAS TWO SIGNIFICANT CRACKS FROM THE EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD ACROSS. *JB

Nov 30, 2006 Visibility

MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT WINDSHIELD JUST CRACKED. NOTHING HIT IT, THE WINDSHIELD JUST CRACKED. IT NOW HAS TWO SIGNIFICANT CRACKS FROM THE EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD ACROSS. *JB

Oct 30, 2006 Air Bags 25,500 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IN MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT DEPLOYED, BUT I WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT. *JB

Oct 30, 2006 Air Bags 25,500 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IN MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT DEPLOYED, BUT I WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT. *JB

Sep 27, 2006 Air Bags 8,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH OVER A SPEED BUMP THROUGH A PARKING LOT IN THE RAIN, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED FROM WITHIN THE SEAT WITHOUT WARNING. THE PASSENGER WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, AND SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO...

Sep 27, 2006 Air Bags 8,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH OVER A SPEED BUMP THROUGH A PARKING LOT IN THE RAIN, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED FROM WITHIN THE SEAT WITHOUT WARNING. THE PASSENGER WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, AND SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO...

Sep 27, 2006 Air Bags 8,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH OVER A SPEED BUMP THROUGH A PARKING LOT IN THE RAIN, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED FROM WITHIN THE SEAT WITHOUT WARNING. THE PASSENGER WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, AND SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO...

Sep 27, 2006 Air Bags 8,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH OVER A SPEED BUMP THROUGH A PARKING LOT IN THE RAIN, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED FROM WITHIN THE SEAT WITHOUT WARNING. THE PASSENGER WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, AND SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO...

Mar 4, 2006 Air Bags 15,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. THE VEHICLE WAS 6 MONTHS OLD AT THE TIME AND STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE REFUSED TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY THAT SOMETHING MAY HAVE HIT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE SIDE IM...

Mar 4, 2006 Air Bags 15,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. THE VEHICLE WAS 6 MONTHS OLD AT THE TIME AND STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE REFUSED TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY THAT SOMETHING MAY HAVE HIT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE SIDE IM...

Feb 24, 2006 Air Bags Crash 13,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY HONDA ELEMENT DOWN A FAIRLY BUSY STREET AT 45 MILES AN HOUR. A MAN PULLED OUT OF A STRIP MALL PARKING LOT RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. ALTHOUGH I HONKED MY HORN AND SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, I COULD NOT AVOID HITTING HIM. MY CAR HAS EXTREME FRONT END DAMAGE AND IT WAS A HIGH IMPACT CRASH, HOW...

Feb 24, 2006 Air Bags Crash 13,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY HONDA ELEMENT DOWN A FAIRLY BUSY STREET AT 45 MILES AN HOUR. A MAN PULLED OUT OF A STRIP MALL PARKING LOT RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. ALTHOUGH I HONKED MY HORN AND SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, I COULD NOT AVOID HITTING HIM. MY CAR HAS EXTREME FRONT END DAMAGE AND IT WAS A HIGH IMPACT CRASH, HOW...

Jan 8, 2006 Visibility 2,000 mi

WINDSHIELD HAS CRACKED 3 TIMES OVER A 6 MONTH PERIOD. *NM

Jan 8, 2006 Visibility 2,000 mi

WINDSHIELD HAS CRACKED 3 TIMES OVER A 6 MONTH PERIOD. *NM

Dec 7, 2005 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS FOR THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER IN THE 2005 HONDA ELEMENT ARE ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE REAR DOOR, THEREFORE THE REAR DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED UNLESS THE FRONT DOORS ARE OPENED. *NM *JB

Dec 7, 2005 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS FOR THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER IN THE 2005 HONDA ELEMENT ARE ATTACHED TO THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE REAR DOOR, THEREFORE THE REAR DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED UNLESS THE FRONT DOORS ARE OPENED. *NM *JB

Nov 16, 2005 Visibility 350 mi

I HAVE OWNED MY HONDA ELEMENT FOR TWO WEEKS NOW....FIRST TIME ON THE FREEWAY GOING AROUND 65-70 MILES PER HOUR. AT A SUBSTANTIAL FOLLOWING DISTANCE RECIEVED ONE CHIP AND ONE LARGE DING/CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD FROM ONCOMING DEBRIS--ALL WITHIN THE SPACE OF ONE HALF HOUR. RESEARCHED INTERNET ONLY TO F...

Nov 16, 2005 Visibility 350 mi

I HAVE OWNED MY HONDA ELEMENT FOR TWO WEEKS NOW....FIRST TIME ON THE FREEWAY GOING AROUND 65-70 MILES PER HOUR. AT A SUBSTANTIAL FOLLOWING DISTANCE RECIEVED ONE CHIP AND ONE LARGE DING/CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD FROM ONCOMING DEBRIS--ALL WITHIN THE SPACE OF ONE HALF HOUR. RESEARCHED INTERNET ONLY TO F...

Oct 20, 2005 Air Bags 220 mi

WE PURCHASED A NEW 2005 HONDA ELEMENT EX 4WD AND AFTER DRIVING IT FOR ONLY 200 MILES, THE SRS AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING THAT THE SYSTEM WAS MALFUNCTIONING. WHEN WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, WE WERE TOLD THAT HONDA KNOWS THAT WHEN A CELL PHONE OR LAPTOP IS PLACED ON THE PASSENGER SEA...

Oct 20, 2005 Air Bags 220 mi

WE PURCHASED A NEW 2005 HONDA ELEMENT EX 4WD AND AFTER DRIVING IT FOR ONLY 200 MILES, THE SRS AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING THAT THE SYSTEM WAS MALFUNCTIONING. WHEN WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, WE WERE TOLD THAT HONDA KNOWS THAT WHEN A CELL PHONE OR LAPTOP IS PLACED ON THE PASSENGER SEA...

Oct 9, 2005 Visibility 2,500 mi

WINDSHIELD ON MY 2 MONTH OLD HONDA ELEMENT HAS A CRACK AND WE DO NOT THINK IT WAS HIT BY A ROCK. *NM

Oct 9, 2005 Visibility 2,500 mi

WINDSHIELD ON MY 2 MONTH OLD HONDA ELEMENT HAS A CRACK AND WE DO NOT THINK IT WAS HIT BY A ROCK. *NM

Sep 29, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A ROLLOVER WITH THE VEHICLE. SHE IS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLE IS 675 LBS. THIS INCLUDES THE PASSENGERS AND CARGO LIMIT. SHE WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE WHEN SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. SHE FEELS THAT THE MANUFACTUR...

Sep 29, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A ROLLOVER WITH THE VEHICLE. SHE IS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLE IS 675 LBS. THIS INCLUDES THE PASSENGERS AND CARGO LIMIT. SHE WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE WHEN SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. SHE FEELS THAT THE MANUFACTUR...

Sep 12, 2005 Electrical System 2 mi

HAVE A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT COVERED UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN #05E035000. TRAILER HITCH WAS INSTALLED BY THE DEALER ON A NEW VEHICLE. WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL THROUGH CONSUMERS REPORTS MAGAZINE. CHECKED THE NHTSA WEB SITE TO LEARN MORE. CALLED HONDA DEALER WHO DIDN'T EVEN KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL....

Sep 12, 2005 Electrical System 2 mi

HAVE A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT COVERED UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN #05E035000. TRAILER HITCH WAS INSTALLED BY THE DEALER ON A NEW VEHICLE. WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL THROUGH CONSUMERS REPORTS MAGAZINE. CHECKED THE NHTSA WEB SITE TO LEARN MORE. CALLED HONDA DEALER WHO DIDN'T EVEN KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL....

Aug 18, 2005 Unknown Or Other 760 mi

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN IN MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT, I TURNED TOO SHARPLY, CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO DRIVE OVER A LARGE PIECE OF A PREVIOUSLY BROKEN STREET LAMP THAT WAS ON THE CORNER OF THE STREET. THOUGH I WAS ONLY TRAVELING AT 10-15 MPH, THE CAR OVERTURNED AND FELL ON ITS SIDE. THERE WERE NO ...

Aug 18, 2005 Unknown Or Other 760 mi

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN IN MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT, I TURNED TOO SHARPLY, CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO DRIVE OVER A LARGE PIECE OF A PREVIOUSLY BROKEN STREET LAMP THAT WAS ON THE CORNER OF THE STREET. THOUGH I WAS ONLY TRAVELING AT 10-15 MPH, THE CAR OVERTURNED AND FELL ON ITS SIDE. THERE WERE NO ...

Aug 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,000 mi

THERE ARE NO EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE.. NO WARNING AT ALL... THE CAR, A 2004 HONDA ELEMENT STALLS WHILE DRIVING... IN ONE WEEKEND IT DID IT THREE TIMES ONCE AT 62 MPH, ONCE ON A RAMP BETWEEN TWO HIGH SPEED ROADS, AND ONCE IN THE MIDDLE OF A HEAVILY TRAFFIC AND BUSY ROAD IN THE MIDDLE LANE. I H...

Aug 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,000 mi

THERE ARE NO EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE.. NO WARNING AT ALL... THE CAR, A 2004 HONDA ELEMENT STALLS WHILE DRIVING... IN ONE WEEKEND IT DID IT THREE TIMES ONCE AT 62 MPH, ONCE ON A RAMP BETWEEN TWO HIGH SPEED ROADS, AND ONCE IN THE MIDDLE OF A HEAVILY TRAFFIC AND BUSY ROAD IN THE MIDDLE LANE. I H...

Jul 14, 2005 Visibility 2,500 mi

WINDSHEILD ON 2005 ELEMENT HAS 14 IN CRACK

Jul 14, 2005 Visibility 2,500 mi

WINDSHEILD ON 2005 ELEMENT HAS 14 IN CRACK

Jun 15, 2005 Structure

I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED A HONDA ELEMENT VIN# [XXX]. NOT UNTIL LAST WEEK DID I OR A PASSENGER SIT IN THE BACK SEAT. WE BECAME AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER THAT THE DOOR DESIGN PRESENTS. YOU CAN NOT OPEN THE BACK DOOR UNLESS THE FRONT DOOR IS OPENED FIRST.THE "SUICIDE DOORS" DO NOT ALLOW EXIT FROM ...

Jun 15, 2005 Structure

I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED A HONDA ELEMENT VIN# [XXX]. NOT UNTIL LAST WEEK DID I OR A PASSENGER SIT IN THE BACK SEAT. WE BECAME AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER THAT THE DOOR DESIGN PRESENTS. YOU CAN NOT OPEN THE BACK DOOR UNLESS THE FRONT DOOR IS OPENED FIRST.THE "SUICIDE DOORS" DO NOT ALLOW EXIT FROM ...