2004 Honda Element seat belts complaints

Filed May 13, 2014 · Seat belts, Seats · 132,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda element. The contact stated that the driver was in a head on collision and driver's seat moved forward and the seat belt failed to restrain the driver. The driver moved forward hitting the steering wheel and dash board. The driver suffered injuries to the chest, the knee, and minor bruising. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 132,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2012 · Airbags, Seat belts · 108,000 miles · AL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda element. The contact stated that a vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle, causing the contact to crash into a preceding vehicle. The front driver side seat belt did not restrain the contact and caused the contact to be injured. A passenger was also reported injured. In addition, the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and was not inspected to for the seat belt and air bag failures. The failure and the current mileage was 108,000. Updated 03/05/12*lj the consumer also stated the seat went from an upright position to a reclining position. Updated 03/07/12

Filed Aug 12, 2010 · Airbags, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Sep 8, 2008 · Seat belts · 30,000 miles · CT · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda element. The contact's child was restrained in a booster with both the lap and shoulder belts in place. Upon attempting to remove the child from the safety seat, the belt would continually tighten around his stomach area. The fire department was called; however, the child had already been cut from the safety seat. A police report was filed. The child was in a lot of pain. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 30,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Body, Seat belts · 300 miles · MD

Rattles coming from the right side of the windshield/dashboard when hitting small pot holes. Creaking noises coming the right rear side of the vehicle at any speed. Slight rattles coming from the left passenger door behind the driver seat. Seatbelts do not retract completely. They're often get caught between doors causing pain and body damages.