Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda element. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed the ignition key was loose while positioned in the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The identical failure recurred three years later. There was a recall associated with the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v364000 (electrical system: ignition). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall remedy repair; however the technician stated that the ignition key would not turn into any direction and an additional repair would need to be performed in combination with the recall remedy. The vehicle was still in the possession of the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2004 Honda Element electrical complaints
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Air bags and cruise control stopped working. Air bags is a safety issue and brought to dealer. Cable reel assembly in steering column was bad. Dealer said I had to pay for new assembly and labor.
Cracked windshield on the passenger side, broken driver's side visor and a horn that has one broken pitch, leaving the pitch very low, almost not noticeable. It has been that way for a year, but did not find this site until now. Too expensive to repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda element. The current and failure mileage was 42,000. When he attempted to use the horn it was inoperable. Occasionally when the horn worked the sound was very low. The dealer advised the contact that the failure was not covered under the warranty. *ak updated 03/19/07.
Design problem: on my 2004 honda element, the turn signal indicator is not loud enough to hear, or bright enough to see. Furthermore, it seems the (automatic) switch to turn the turn signal off is not adjusted properly. The result of these design flaws is that I find that my turn signal is left on after making turns that are < 90 degrees. After reviewing this problem with the dealer, they said nothing could be done about the problem. Reccomendation: make all turn signals meet minimum audible/ visual standards and have time out devices that automatically turn off turn signals after a period of time.
The horn on my 2004 honda element does not work properly anymore, this is a safety issue. I did research and found that many honda element owner have been having problems with the horn in there car and have had to replace the system, it seems that the horn stops working after 36, 000 miles.
Fire occurred in driver's side door of 2004 honda element while it was parked overnight in the driveway. Front upper quarter of door completely burned/melted away, down to bare exterior metal. Extensive smoke damage to interior. Vehicle was in consumer's possession for only 12 days and has fewer than 300 miles on odometer. Vehicle was towed to dealer where it is still under examination. No explanation or resolution at this time.
While driving to work, vehicle caught on fire .
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