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2005 Honda Element Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
4%of 159 total for the year
Median mileage
760miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Honda Element, 4% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 760 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 making a left turn in my 2005 Honda Element, I turned too sharply, causing the left front wheel to drive over a large piece of a previously broken street lamp that was on the corner of the street. Though I was only traveling at 10-15 MPH, the car overturned and fell on its side. There were no other vehicles involved. There was some body damage and two broken windows, and some damage to the front wheels/axle of the vehicle. The car is currently being repaired.”

NHTSA complaint #10133301, filed 2005-08, 760 miles

“Driver's door lock has broken at around 83,000 miles. I was having to unlock and go through passenger's door. Now at 150,000 miles the passenger door lock has broken. Door locks should never break and now I face either climbing through the back of the car or leaving it unlocked, which is a huge safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10788108, filed 2015-11

“I contacted Honda, after of some struggles they set me an apt, at 1st they told me is a free recall, then they called me telling me it has other issues that needs to be repair before they work on the recall, it would cost me $4,110.13, I said no, I would go pick up the car, my car was in great working conditions, I have done extensive work on it $$$ is why I find hard to believe Honda returned my car broken, I have to tow it to my mechanic. …”

NHTSA complaint #11055314, filed 2017-12

“Takata recall hello, after taking my vehicle for the takata recall for the third time on 9/3. The srs sensor light came on and it is still on. Honda refuses to take a look at the vehicle without charging me first. My main concern is how do I know if the airbags are fully functional after Honda fixed the recall and now the srs light is on. Honda also refuses to test the vehicle to make sure airbags and seat belts are fully functional.”

NHTSA complaint #10910518, filed 2016-09

“Purchased from private seller. Advertised as 2005, with 55,000 miles, 4wd, one owner, no accidents. Seller provided fabricated carfax report, altered title and the odometer was tampered with and the car is fwd, has have 5 owners and has a reported accident.”

NHTSA complaint #11324802, filed 2020-05

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2011218%
201013%
200913%
200844%
200787%
200676%
200564%
200462%
2003164%

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
Engine
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 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.

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