Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2004 Honda element has 11 recalls, 281 complaints.
11
Recalls
281
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V182000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 ...
19V501000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybr...
19V499000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-...
18V268000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2...
15V320000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hy...
14V700000
AIR BAGS
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Ody...
16V344000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 200...
14V353000
AIR BAGS
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and A...
09E012000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...
10V364000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 HONDA ACCORD, CIVIC TWO AND FOUR DOOR, AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2004 HONDA ELEMENT VEHICLES. THE INTERLOCK LEVE...
09E025000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2004 Honda Element 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | my control arm mount and frame of my element is rusted out, it is an ongoing problem with the honda ... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Trailing arm mount rotting out from rust |
| Jun 13, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Just like the same era's Honda CR-V (the Honda Element's sibling car with many of the same component... |
| Jul 24, 2024 | SEAT BELTS | On 722 2024 dealer try to replace a defective seatbelt buckle could not do the repair could not get ... |
| Jul 7, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The trailer arm rusted at the mount. I was told it was not safe to drive. I have learned that this... |
| May 23, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The rear left trailing arm mounting point is completely corroded through, making the car unsafe to d... |
| May 12, 2024 | STRUCTURE | ● The area of the body that serves as the forward mounting point for the rear driver-side trailing a... |
| May 2, 2024 | WHEELS | I'm am told the component that failed is the "lower control arm." The vehicle is available for inspe... |
| Feb 19, 2024 | STRUCTURE | There is a corrosion recall on 2003-2014 Honda elements in Canada because, from salted roads, the fr... |
| Jan 2, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Drivers side rear control arm mount is almost none distant from rust. The subframe is almost gone an... |
| Oct 4, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2004 Honda Element. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Aug 16, 2023 | SUSPENSION | the left rear trailing arm separated from the body causing the wheel to turn outward and stop moving... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The rear driver’s side trailing arm, which connects to the frame and body of the car, is rusted out ... |
| May 29, 2023 | STEERING,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving down a city street, heard a very loud crack/bang, and lost control of the vehicle. For... |
| May 22, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2004 Honda Element. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the rear trailing ar... |
| May 18, 2023 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My air conditioner went out and I was going to put car in reverse to see if the fans were working. W... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel filler neck has rusted through. If pumping gas into the vehicle, gasoline runs onto the gr... |
| Feb 3, 2023 | AIR BAGS | I drive a 2004 Honda Element and on Friday 2/3/23 I was in a car accident where I t-boned a car goin... |
| Aug 17, 2022 | SUSPENSION | Excessive corrosion rear suspension near control arm. Honda has already issued a recall in Canada. I... |
| Nov 3, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2004 Honda Element. The contact stated that after the vehicle was shifted into pa... |