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Fuel systemPart report

2005 Honda Element Fuel system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 159 total for the year
Median mileage
195,372miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Honda Element, 2% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 195,372 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.

“This occurred while vehicle was being fueled at gas pump. Whenever the gas tank is filled completely by auto-shut off at pump, gasoline leaks from vehicle. I believe this is a repeated failure mode for this vehicle due to vent system failure requiring a replacement of fuel tank system by dealer to render safe. Given the number of vehicles extant under 15 years, believe some sort of safety notice is warranted.”

NHTSA complaint #11183507, filed 2019-03, 195,372 miles

“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 vtec turns on shoots check engine light and vehicle jukes. I have already changed oil, made sure proper level proper weight had flushed as to clean out any debris. Made sure all connections were tight, but nothing fixes problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11509959, filed 2023-03

“Sometimes the automatic transmission slams hard when shifting from first gear into second gear causing the vehicle to lunge. Also when the vehicle is first started and placed in gear it will take off and go 20mph with out depressing excelerator. When engine runs about 10 minutes it will operate as it should . This vehicle had a transmission recall eariler and wonder if the problems were truly resolved or not even though the vehicle was serviced.”

NHTSA complaint #11083656, filed 2018-04

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201013%
200913%
200622%
200532%
200441%
200320%

Other parts of the 2005 Honda Element

Air bags
76 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
Seats
12 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Honda Element

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology