The front passenger window regulator went out. Window dropped down into the door panel.
Honda Element power windows problems
12 of the 1,284 owner complaints about the Honda Element describe power window failure, most of them for the 2006 model year.
- owner complaints
- 12
- worst model year
- 2006
- typical mileage
- 50,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20101
- 20082
- 20065
- 20052
- 20041
- 20031
Often reported together
Windshield crack 1Tire blowout 1Steering noise 1Hesitation 1Knocking 1
What owners say
Driver side window regulator went out. Window dropped down on it's own.
Window motor didnt let window go up.. Window went down n wasn't able to roll up.. Loud noise from driver window motor..my car was parked n when turn on car window dropped also power steering n knock sensor causing no pressure to move. Hesitation loss of fuel
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger side windows collapsed into the door without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the window regulator was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.
While driving in traffic at 40 MPH on paved city streets, the passenger side window suddenly fell into the door cavity and was left inoperable. Had to continue to drive the car in cold weather without a side window. Took to dealer for repair of window regulator. Dealer had vehicle for 24 hours. Repair was it appears this premature failure could occur at any time, leaving the car vulnerable to weather and break ins. This should not happen to a car of this age. Repair was $244.32.
I was mowing my lawn when the lawn-mower kicked up a small (less than 1.5 cm diameter) pebble and threw it into the rear window. The entire window shattered, the sides fell out, the middle cracked all the way across. You could see a small white area(size of a dime) where the impact was, it was nowhere near where the glass fell out. Then about 1 hour later the entire window fell out. Normal glass should have been able to withstand, perhaps chip or crack, but not blow out the entire window. This was defective glass. Also, this is a 2011 honda element, not a 2010, but that was the only option on the site.
Broken window regulator: we were refueling at the gasoline station when suddenly the glass of the window (front passenger side) fell down. Culprit was broken window regulator.
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
Honda element (2006) has a power window regulator failure, driver's side (front left). Diagnosed as a problem with the window regulator cable. Repair expected to be around $300 - $400 at a local repair shop ($500 plus at the dealership). This same honda element has a cracked windshield that spontaneously cracked while driving down a toll road with no other cars within 20 car lengths and no visible rocks or other objects in the roadway. Honda accord (1998) has all four windows with power window regulator failure. Each repair is just under $500 with tax at the dealership.
Power window regulator on front left window had to be replaced 11/2009. Power window failed to go up, diagnosed as broken window regulator cable. 5/2010 front right window failed to lift. Seems to be same problem with power window mechanism.
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 honda accord, civic two and four door, and model year 2003-2004 honda element vehicles. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may unexpectedly deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.
- Risk
- Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the original interlock pin and lever within the ignition switch, and replace them with new, designed components. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 7, 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 10V364000 · Recall details
Questions about the Honda Element power windows
Which Honda Element years have power window failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2006 (5 complaints), 2005 (2 complaints) and 2008 (2 complaints).
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