2004 Honda Element seats problems

Filed Feb 15, 2020 · Seats · PA

My driver side seat will rock back and forth. I have tightening bolts under seat but came loose again. Been like this for awhile.

Filed Mar 23, 2019 · Seats · AR

Driver's seat rocks back and forth.

Filed Aug 10, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · VA

My 2004 element light came on while driving one day. I had it serviced by a mechanic with set belt replacement. Did not help with the light came back on. Had it looked at by someone else who told me it was the airbag sensors. I really don"t want to keep spending money but it failed inspection because of this along with my driver side seat that is rocking. Driving and coming to a stop with any type of force causes the seat to jump forward. Even if I am sitting and if I move around my seat will move. Is there any type of permanent fixes for these problems. Our daughter loves her element but, these are major issues for our family as they are and can have serious problems now and in the future

Filed Jun 5, 2017 · Seats · 44,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda element. The contact stated that the vehicle's front driver seat would rock similar to a rocking chair. The first team honda dealer diagnosed that the track for the seat failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

Filed May 24, 2017 · Seats · 176,694 miles · FL

Purchased vehicle from a dealer about a year ago+. Driver and passenger front seat always rocked slightly and today I was driving came to a traffic light and driver seat unlocked and pushed forward! If there have been a vehicle in front there would have been an accident! Major safety issue! Please help...what would these cost me to repair? How do I proceed?

Filed Jul 11, 2016 · Seats · AR

Front drivers seats has been rocking back and forth, I asked about the service bullletin , since not a recall I would have to fix, element is one owner with 70,000 miles

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Seats · MI

Driver seat rocks back and forth when braking and accelerating. This seems very unsafe.

Filed Feb 6, 2016 · Seats · TN

The driver's seat in my 2004 element rocks noticeably. The dealer recommended replacing the seat frame. Cost was $2300. Searching the internet, I found that this is a common problem, and that honda issued a service bulletin #03-032 (attached). The work involves replacing seat bushings. I took the sb to the dealer, and the mechanic said that the damage to the frame was too bad, and that the work would not fix the problem. Looking at the service bulletin, the bushings that should have been replaced protect the frame. They recognized that the design flaw required them to be replaced. I am not the original owner, and cannot say if the work was ever done. In either case, the failure of the bushings resulted in damage to the frame. Presently, there is significant movement and the seat is loose. In the event of an accident, it is my concern that the movement of the seat could result in shearing of the bolts, causing the seat to come apart. Since the original problem was not a recall, but a service bulletin, it is my belief that there may be many of these vehicles with loose seats. As a safety concern there should be a recall to inspect the frame for damage and replace if damaged. I am putting today's date in the date field below, but this is a chronic issue that has been going on for some time.

Filed Jan 8, 2016 · Seats · 160,000 miles · AR · crash

Driver's seat rocks forward and backward while driving - braking rocks forward - accelerating rocks backward. Was rear-ended two days ago and realized that the seat or head restrant would not provide support to prevent injury.

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Seats · OR

Early this year, approximately march, my driver's side seat began to rock. It continues to get worse. I have taken it to the dealer and was informed that the bushings - there are six of them in each seat - are worn. They can be replaced - at a pretty high cost - but the issue will recur. Replacing the bushings is not a fix, just alleviates the symptoms temporarily. If my seat rocks, which it is not designed to do, how long before something fails? I would like this issue corrected before people are injured due to failure of seat bolts due to unanticipated stress to them.