2004 Honda Element visibility problems
106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2004 Honda Element — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My honda element has had two windshields replaced and now a crack again at the base moving up. Stress cracks not foreign material hitting the car. I simply cannot afford a 500 deductible to get another windshield..... *tr”
filed Mar 23, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda element. The contact stated that the heating system failed. The contact made repairs to the vehicle and inquired with the manufacturer in regards to the failure. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and provided no further assistance. The…”
filed Dec 22, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Element years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Element | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 Element | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Element | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 Element | 7 | 6% |
| 2006 Element | 12 | 10% |
| 2005 Element | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 Element | 226 | 53% |
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.