2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,130 miles

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problem #7

Dec 302020

Element

  • 153,600 miles
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.

- Temecula, CA, USA

problem #6

Dec 052018

Element

  • 114,000 miles
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.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

problem #5

Oct 032018

Element

  • 149,000 miles
Air bag indicator ligjht came on when I started car.

- Kirkwood, MO, USA

problem #4

Feb 102017

Element

  • miles
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.

- Burke, VA, USA

problem #3

Sep 052016

Element

  • miles
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

Mar 132013

Element 4-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
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+.

- Monticello, NY, USA

problem #1

Jun 202006

Element

  • 8,311 miles
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 does not want to correct. It had worked before so my wife & I spoke to people with 1996 to 2008 Honda Elements and they all have a seatbelt light & beeper for the passenger front seat. Could you please help with this safety issue that has been going on for four long years. I believe Honda America is trying to deceive us. I even asked morris to put it in writing that it is a misprint in the manual but he said he could not do that. I also told him that I had spoken to other 2005 Element owners who stated their passenger seatbelts have a light & beeper but still insists that my car does not.

- Shohola, PA, USA