Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda element. While the vehicle was parked the contact turned the ignition on and noticed smoke and heard a cracking sound coming from the master power window switch on the front drivers side door. The smoke was followed by a small flame. The fire extinguished on its own and caused the door panel to melt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technicians were unable to determine the cause of fire and stated the wiring harness and driver side door panel had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,962.
2005 Honda Element electrical complaints
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On saturday, september 10, 2011, upon starting the ignition of my 2005 honda element, I noticed smoke emitting from the power window switch on the driver's side door. After hearing some crackling noises from the power window switch, it soon popped into a small fire which went out on it's own, proceeded by more continuous smoke.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda element. While driving approximately 55 MPH on normal road conditions, the odometer failed without warning. The contact could not determine the distance that was traveled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the technician replaced the instrument panel cluster. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 57,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda element. While driving 55 MPH, the contact discovered that her horn was no longer working. She has scheduled an appointment with the dealer to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was 44,050. Updated 6/2/08 *cn the dealer told the consumer the horn was not working because of a minor fender bender she had 2 months prior. Updated 06/02/08
Dt*: the contact stated the engine would not start after multiple attempts. The battery was recharged, and afterwards, the engine started. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the battery needed to be replaced. Afterwards, the problem persisted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who was unable to duplicate the problem.
Have a 2005 honda element covered under the federal safety agency campaign #05e035000. Trailer hitch was installed by the dealer on a new vehicle. Was made aware of the recall through consumers reports magazine. Checked the federal safety agency web site to learn more. Called honda dealer who didn't even know about the recall. Called american honda number from the federal safety agency recall notice, they said my element was not covered as the trailer hitch was not factory installed but dealer installed. Honda doesn't mention any factory installed options in the catalog, just dealer installed accessories. My complaint is that honda didn't notify me or anybody else with a dealer installed trailer hitch of the recall. As far as their concerned, I don't have the problem, even though my car exhibited all of the symptoms the recall notice described. What's the point of a recall if they don't notify anybody?
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