I was driving down a gravel road and the gauge needles on both the speedometer and tachometer fell off. We were using the vehicle in accordance with how it was designed to be used. We were forced to finish our trip without knowing our speed or rpms (a major safety hazard). The honda dealer says the entire instrument cluster must be replaced in order for the gauges to display accurate information again. This is obviously a major design flaw by honda which has serious safety concerns.
2007 Honda Element electrical complaints
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We purchased our element in 2011. In 09/13, while driving this vehicle, we hit a slight bump in the road and all of the gauges popped off of the instrument cluster. We took the vehicle into the local honda dealer who gave us a bid of $1,000.00 to replace the instrument cluster. We choose instead to repair the cluster. Since the repair, none of the gauges on the instrument cluster have read appropriately. At that time, no mention was made that this was an issue with this particular vehicle and year. Approx. One year later in 11/14, the gauges on the instrument cluster again popped off while pulling into a parking lot. My husband did some research and we learned that in 2008, honda did a safety recall regarding the 2007 element and the instrument cluster. Apparently, honda is was very much aware that this was an issue and that there were problems with the design. Honda purposely choose to do a safety recall so that they would not have to be liable after 2010. We contacted american honda in december and a representative admitted that there was a product update on this particular vehicle and a safety recall back in 2008; however, this recall had expired. I filed a complaint and was sent to consumer products. A representative took our information and agreed to research our issue. We also contacted the local honda dealer, regarding this issue and although they were understanding, there was nothing that they could do to help us. One week later, american honda contacted us and told us that they best they could do was to honor the bid of $1,000.00 and that this was a deal since the cost now to fix the problem was $1,300.00. We feel that this is a safety issue and that honda should be forced to take responsibility and repair this defective part. We have learned that there are numerous complaints, comments and concerns on the internet regarding this same issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda element. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.
2007 honda element. Consumer writes in regards to the instrument cluster. *tgw the consumer stated as she was backing out of the driveway the RPM in the instrument cluster fell out. The next day, as she pulled out of the driveway, the temperature and speed needles fell out. The consumer went to get gas, and after filling the tank, the gauge only showed 1/2 tank. The consumer believed the gas needed would eventually fall out, too.
Took vehicle into honda service dept. As needles had fallen off of tachometer and heat indicator and speedometer was not reading correctly. Service tech took car for drive to test brakes for a recall issue and hit the dashboard when told of needle issue. Rest of needles fell off so now I have no idea of speed or gas and the lights shine directly in drivers face when driving at night which makes it very difficult to see. Honda says there was an update (which has expired) and it will cost me $1,000. To fix the gauge issue. I find it hard to believe that this is not a safety recall and merely an 'update'! This issue needs to be addressed by honda as this is not a maintenance issue but a manufacturing defect. Checking online has revealed this is a common occurrence for this particular model.
All needles on the dash fell off, except the fuel indicator (for now). Driving car without knowing my speed, engine temp, or RPM, let alone there are bright lights shining in my eyes driving at night inhibiting my vision. I am just finding out honda was fixing this issue for free, as they should, but stopped as of decemeber 2010. Now I am responsible to replace this known defect, and can be charged around $900from what I've been reading. Is this even legal????? How can honda have a known defect, a safety issue at that, and not be required to fix their problem?? If there is a lawsuit I would like to be included, or need to know how to make them pay for this replacement.
I was driving and hit a medium sized pothole. All instrument panel indicator needles fell off of gauges. A blinding light comes from the voids behind where the needles should be. I am unable to safely drive the vehicle, especially at night. It is impossible to read speed, temperature, fuel level and rpms. Honda will not honor repairs under warranty and though it is a common known issue, it has not been classified as a safety recall. I feel that vehicles with this issue are extremely unsafe and that they should be recalled. Thank you.
Tachometer indicator needle fell off.
The incident involves the instrument panel of the 2007 honda element. The problem is complete failure of the instrument panel while driving, losing all functioning of the instrument panel gauges, including speedometer, fuel, engine temperature, and RPM, with one of the gauges completely popping out and the other pins on the gauges dropping down below 0 and not functioning.
2007 honda element. Consumer states several problems with vehicle to include transmission failure *tgw the consumer stated the transmission first failed at 15,000. The defect the dealer apparently repaired between march 22-26 and april 2008 has returned. Recently, the vehicle started to shudder once more under light acceleration between 30-35 MPH. The consumer also stated there was a persistent clicking sound coming from the front passenger seat. In addition, a malfunctioning radio console was replaced. The problem returned with the front passenger seat. The SRS light illuminated on an intermittent basis and when it did illuminate, it stayed on for extended periods of time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda element. The contact stated that the speedometer was malfunctioning and displayed an inaccurate reading . The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since it was beyond the statute of limitations for a manufacturers recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 105,000.
Hit a speed bump and the gage needles fell off the tech and speedometer. Now there is a glaring light where the needles use to be making it very hard to see. Especially at night. Honda admits there is a defect but will not fix unless I pay for everything.
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