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2004 Honda Element Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Honda Element has 6 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-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

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 13, 2025STEERING,SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJust like the same era's Honda CR-V (the Honda Element's sibling car with many of the same component...
May 29, 2023STEERING,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWhile driving down a city street, heard a very loud crack/bang, and lost control of the vehicle. For...
Feb 23, 2011STEERING,SUSPENSIONI TOOK MY HONDA ELEMENT TO THE DEALER COMPLAINING OF A VIBRATION IN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR. I W...
Mar 22, 2010STEERINGWHILE DRIVING DOWN EXPRESSWAY, STEERING WHEEL TILT LOCK CAME LOOSE ALLOWING STEERING WHEEL TO MOVE U...
Feb 7, 2008STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAIR BAGS AND CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. AIR BAGS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND BROUGHT TO DEALER. CAB...
Jul 24, 2004STEERING,TIRESWHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE'S STEERING LOCKED. THE VEHICLE'S TIRE VALVE WAS FAULTY AND RESULTED IN A...

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