I was driving down the freeway going 65 mph and switching lanes when my seat airbag deployed. My seat is ripped. It hit me in the arm. No accident or collision happened.

- San Diego, CA, USA

2004 Honda Element: (I have 2 and both have the following exact problems)1. Airbags warning lights indicating problems 2. drivers seat is loose and rocks 3. passenger seat causes extreme discomfort to hip and back on long tips (this is occurs with all passengers, young and older) 3. under carriage brushes failure 4. A/C air compressor failure 5. straps in back seats pulled out and seat cannot be reclined 6. engine decelerates without warning. Power cutback during passing makes this very dangerous. 7. drivers seatbelt buckle is difficult to secure (only 1 car with this problem) 8. loud clanking noise when cars are being turned.

- Victoria, TX, USA

2004 Honda Element windshield cracked at stress point located on driver's side where inspection stickers usually appear. No pitting, no impact point from flying debris. This is a known problem with the Honda Element. Had driven the car an hour earlier and no crack.

- Lutz, FL, USA

Major (deadly) flaw in 2004 Honda Element. The consumer stated the design flaw that was discovered while sitting inside the vehicle on the day of purchasing may result in the entrapment of occupants.

- Washington, DC, USA