2004 Honda Element power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Honda Element — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda element. The contact stated that he heard a clunking noise coming from the transmission while driving at all speeds. The contact also stated that the vehicle occasionally experienced difficulty shifting out of park. The vehicle was not taken to have the failures…”
filed Jul 30, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Element years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Element | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 Element | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Element | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 Element | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 Element | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 Element | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 Element | 12 | 3% |
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.