Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda element. The contact stated that the sun roof became fractured while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to a collision specialist for repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 75,000.
2004 Honda Element visibility problems
107 complaints (38% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 10,000.
- owner complaints
- 107
- of this car's complaints
- 38%
- typical mileage
- 10,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Windshield100
- Power window devices and controls1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Honda Element visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Honda Element visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2004 Honda Element owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My honda element has had two windshields replaced and now a crack again at the base moving up. Stress cracks not foreign material hitting the car. I simply cannot afford a 500 deductible to get another windshield.....
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda element. The contact stated that the heating system failed. The contact made repairs to the vehicle and inquired with the manufacturer in regards to the failure. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was 124,000.
Lowered passenger side elec window 2004 honda element. Window went down, will not come back up.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda element. The contact stated that the front passenger side window fell down and will not close. The motor in the window was moving, but the window wouldn't. The dealer stated that the window was not covered by the warranty or any recalls. The contact was concerned since vehicle was not secure with the window stuck in the open position. The failure and current mileages were 22300. Updated 01/28/11
I own a 2004 honda element I have replaced the windshield 4 times due to the windshield getting hit by a stone or pebble it cracks so easily. I have owned many vehicles in my 35 years of driving but have never had a vehicle that this happens to so frequently. I reported it to the two different glass replacement companies I used checking to see if the glass was defective. Of course they use company oem required glass.
While on the interstate coming from myrtle beach the windscreen was cracked on the element I purchased about 3 weeks before the trip. I did not see a rock hit , I assumed that is what happened until I started reading the forum on the element owners club about similar situations that has happened to other element owners. The fix was $330 out of pocket to replace the windscreen.
Windshield has cracked 3 times while driving down to road. Insurance has replaced the windshield.
I own a 2004 honda element. A little over a month ago my windshield cracked. The crack started under my wiper blade and spread up very quickly. I had the windshield replaced, not knowing that this was a known common problem on 03-04 honda elements. Last night I went out to my car and noticed another crack in my windshield, with the crack occurring while the car was not in motion. This is the second time in two months I have to replace the windshield, though this time I will do it through a honda dealer as a class action lawsuit has caused them to cover all windshields up to 60,000 miles on the car. Which leads me to the cause for my complaint. Honda is covering a known design flaw up to 60,000 miles, but not after. My car is currently at 48k miles, leaving me with 12k miles of coverage. Once I reach 60k miles I will have to pay for the costs out of pocket, and with the replacement being $250-300 each time, that is not something I can afford. Now I must trade in my car, a car known to have a faulty design by honda, for far less than a 05 model would be worth with similar mileage. Honda put a band aid on a gaping financial wound for a consumer. Their shady business practice will cause me further financial loss, hence the reason for this complaint.
Multiple windshield replacements.
Questions about the 2004 Honda Element visibility
Does the 2004 Honda Element have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 107 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Honda Element, 38% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2004 Honda Element visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 10,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Honda Element visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Element have the most visibility problems?
The Honda Element model years with the most visibility complaints are 2003 (226 complaints), 2004 (107 complaints) and 2005 (13 complaints).
Other 2004 Honda Element problems
Airbags 74Seats 26Electrical 18Suspension 16Seat belts 15Body 13Transmission 10Engine 7Acceleration 6Steering 6Brakes 5Tires 5Fuel system 4Lights 3Locks 3Wheels 1
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