10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
127 miles

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2005 Honda Element miscellaneous problems

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2005 Honda Element Owner Comments

problem #6

Feb 142020

Element

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

- Gordon , KY, USA

problem #5

Apr 282020

Element 4-cyl

  • miles
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.

- Ventura, CA, USA

problem #4

Aug 212017

Element

  • miles
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 working conditions, I have done extensive work on it $$$ is why I find hard to believe Honda returned my car broken, I have to tow it to my mechanic. I'm saving for an attorney, still a way to go but if anything happens to my already disable (deaf) daughter between that time of me saving and then I'm going to go all the way. I'm contacting you today because Honda asked me on facebook to send a private msg, which I don't know how to do, here is the msg: [xxx] mi van necesita le cambien esa bolsa de aire pero Honda quiere que yo page $4,110.13 X el trabajo me gusta responder 3 de diciembre a las 22:59 administrar Honda hola [xxx], por favor mandenos un mensaje privado con su VIN, numbero de telefono, dirrecion, Y el nombre de su concessionario de Honda para investigar porque el concessionario le quiere cobrar. Gracias. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #3

Sep 052016

Element

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 fixed the recall and now the SRS light is on. Honda also refuses to test the vehicle to make sure airbags and seat belts are fully functional.

- Dania Beach, FL, USA

problem #2

Jul 012015

Element

  • miles
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 safety issue.

- Davis, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 162005

Element 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 760 miles
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 other vehicles involved. There was some body damage and two broken windows, and some damage to the front wheels/axle of the vehicle. The car is currently being repaired.

- River Ridge, LA, USA

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