2004 Honda Element electrical system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Honda Element — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My air conditioner went out and I was going to put car in reverse to see if the fans were working. When I put the key in I didn't start the car because my key wouldn't go forward or backwards it was just stuck and the steering column locked up. When I first purchased the vehicle in October 2022 I…”
filed May 22, 2023
“The contact owns a 2004 Honda Element. The contact stated that after the vehicle was shifted into park(P), the vehicle would roll forward or roll backward. Additionally, the key would remain stuck in the ignition, causing the contact to have to maneuver the key to release the key from the ignition…”
filed Nov 3, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electrical SystemCampaign 10V364000 · Aug 5, 2010
Electrical System problems in other Element years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Element | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 Element | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Element | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 Element | 22 | 20% |
| 2006 Element | 11 | 9% |
| 2005 Element | 16 | 10% |
| 2003 Element | 35 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Honda Element
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.