2003 Honda Element electrical problems

Filed Jul 17, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · FL

I was driving and my odometer light and dash lights went dim on me. I changed the bulbs it didn't make a difference. I had to replace the instrument cluster. Other complaint is drivers seat keeps loosening from the floor

Filed May 5, 2023 · Electrical, Transmission · 179,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Element. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle would roll forward or backward. The contact stated that he restarted the vehicle and shifted into park(P), and the vehicle responded as needed. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving and unintendedly striking the gear shifter, the vehicle shifted out of gear. The contact stated that he would manually shift back into the intended gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the ignition switch had failed to turn and was repaired by a locksmith; however, the failure recurred. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired free of charge because it was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V364000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the vehicle was undrivable. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 20, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

2003 honda element. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag and ignition switch safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was improperly repaired during the recall repair process. *js the consumer stated the manufacturer was contacted but, did not offer any assistance.*js

Filed May 10, 2019 · Electrical · WA

2003 honda element. Consumer writes in regard to honda safety recall concerning ignition interlock system failure. *as the consumer stated the vehicle was not included the recall. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the cost of repairs.

Filed Jan 31, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · MT · 2 injuries

Drivers side door key ceased to work as stated numerous times by others. Only way to get in and lock the door is from passenger side...placing driver in unsafe and vunerable position. Also when driving slowly approx 10 MPH car has frequently irractically accelerated of its own accord. Have to stand on the brakes to get car to stop. With the car at a stop, and in drive it will self accelerate...very dangerous!!! As others have noted there is a serious electrical short?? As dash lights are dull then and have to hit dash to get them to light up. Headlights are constantly surging from limited lighting visibility to normal.

Filed Jul 26, 2018 · Electrical · 81,178 miles · VA

Defective dash gauge controls keep the car from starting. It's a known defect and honda knows it also

Filed May 11, 2017 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · CO

Ignition will allow key to be removed while car is in motion. Was taken in for recall on 11/13/15 and problem still persisted and now ignition switch is inoperable. Contacted dealer and they said problem was fixed and not willing to look over it again. Was instructed to contact cooperate number and they just tried to talk circles around me about it. Just over a year later and recall is worse.

Filed Oct 2, 2016 · Electrical · 202,005 miles · CA

Driver side door lock no longer working when alarm is activated. Key gets stuck sometimes in the lock. I then have to go around to passenger side to get in to open driver side door from the inside.

Filed Jul 27, 2016 · Electrical · 169,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda element. The contact stated that he could remove the key from the ignition in any gear without warning. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v364000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 169,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2016 · Electrical · 107,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda element. After the ignition key was turned to the start position, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v364000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 107,000. The VIN was unavailable.