Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Honda Element has 14 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vtec oil pressure switch low voltage threw a code so I replaced entire mechanism, I don't know the n... |
| Feb 3, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT CONSTANTLY DISPLAY AIRBAG OFF, WHEN IT'S INACCURATE, DASHBOARD LIGHT DOESN'T W... |
| Sep 27, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, FLAMES APPEARED FROM TH... |
| Sep 17, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. AFTER THE CONTACT PARKED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE, IT CAUG... |
| Oct 17, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY DID NOT FIT INTO THE IGNI... |
| Aug 1, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON FOR NO REASON SAYING PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF AND IT IS NOT OFF. T... |
| Mar 31, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY STREET, QUITE SLOW (ABOUT 20-25 MPH) AND SMOKE STARTED TO BILLOW OUT OF MY D... |
| Mar 13, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH FOR SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM SHUTS OFF SRS SYSTEM - RED WARNING LIGHT COMES... |
| Sep 10, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT TURNED THE IGNIT... |
| Sep 10, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2011, UPON STARTING THE IGNITION OF MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT, I NOTICED SMOK... |
| Nov 13, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDIT... |
| Apr 18, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT HER HOR... |
| Dec 7, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE BATTERY WAS RECHARG... |
| May 12, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | HAVE A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT COVERED UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN #05E035000. TRAILER HITCH WAS INSTALLED ... |