2004 Honda Element Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 281 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2004 Honda Element, 2% of the 281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving, the vehicle's steering locked. The vehicle's tire valve was faulty and resulted in a flat tire. When the steering locked for the second time, the vehicle shut down. The consumer was able to pull over to the shoulder and the vehicle restarted without incident. The dealer was unable to find any malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #10092609, filed 2004-09, 6,846 miles“I know that the correct tire size for the Honda Element is 215/70-r16. I decided to take my business to sears auto center, where they installed the michelin hydroedge 215/65-r16 tires. I was wondering if this size is safe for the passengers and for vehicle performance.”
NHTSA complaint #10253128, filed 2008-12“Goodyear tire (size- p215-70-r16) wrangler-hp-99s stock on 2004 Honda Element -4wd-ex-4at. Flat tire on interstate,traveled less than 1/4 mile after tire deflated. Changed tire went directly to residence about 2.5 miles. I inflated the tire once I reached my residence to observe any air flow coming from a foreign object that I may have encountered on the interstate. Nothing noticeable in tread area. I turned the tire over to look at the back side of the tire and noticed 6 ripples(bubbles) on the tire. Tire destroyed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10134365, filed 2005-08“The contact stated a screeching noise was heard from the rear brakes while depressing the brake pedal at speeds of 2 MPH and above. The vehicle was taken for an inspection due to the noise. The inspector determined the brake pads were worn and the rotors were scored. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for inspection. The rear brake pad and rotors were replaced. However, the dealer stated the tires were worn around the tread although, no incidents or problems were reported about the tires previously. …”
NHTSA complaint #10150721, filed 2006-02, 32,500 milesTires: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Honda Element
107 complaintsAir bags
73 complaintsSeats
26 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Honda Element
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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