2005 Honda Element electrical system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 Honda Element — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vtec oil pressure switch low voltage threw a code so I replaced entire mechanism, I don't know the name buy removed wire snaps and three bolts and replaced with brand new, and reattached. Unplugged battery till all reserve was gone. Plugged back up [battery] drove, but still as I hit 3000 rpm and…”
filed Mar 3, 2023
“My 2005 honda element constantly display airbag off, when it's inaccurate, dashboard light doesn't work. There's some kind of shortage because it blinks, come on and go off and stay off. It shows the same information, rather driving or stationary. Are there recalls on this car? It's been one…”
filed Mar 30, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2004 Element | 18 | 6% |
| 2003 Element | 35 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.