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2004 Honda Element Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Honda Element has 5 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Honda Element

Visibility
107
Airbags
69
Seats
21
Suspension
14
Electrical
14
Powertrain
9
Seat Belts
8
Steering
6
Structure
6
Engine
6
Other
5
Brakes
5
Speed Control
3
Tires
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 1, 2020SERVICE BRAKESBRAKES KEEP GRINDING AND SQUEALING. HAVE REPAIRED BRAKES AND MECHANISM ASSOCIATED WITH IT A TOTAL FO...
Feb 23, 2016SERVICE BRAKESBRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT, COULD BE PUSHED TO THE FLOOR DESPITE BLEEDING OF THE BRAKE LINES. REPLACING TH...
Jun 14, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2004 HONDA ELEMENT. REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WEARING AWAY REPEATEDLY. PADS REPLACED/ROTORS RESURFA...
Feb 20, 2006SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRESDT*: THE CONTACT STATED A SCREECHING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR BRAKES WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAK...
Jun 1, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES FROM ANY SP...

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