Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Honda Element has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE BOLTS TO THE EXHAUST FLANGES AND FLANGES BEFORE AND AFTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ARE TOTALLY... |
| Dec 1, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | 2005 HONDA ELEMENT (2 WD) HAS NO HEAT AT ALL WHILE A/C SYSTEM IS WORKING FINE.. COME TO FIND OUT, H... |
| Jun 3, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CAR DIES WHEN DRIVING. NO PRIOR WARNING BEFORE IT DIES (SUCH AS ILLUMINATION ON PANEL). CAR RPM'S ... |
| Jan 21, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD IT DIES ON A REGULAR BASIS. I CAN START THE CAR... |
| Jun 3, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2005 HONDA ELEMENT BEGAN RUNNING WARMER THAN NORMAL. CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 53K MILES. INTERNET RESEA... |
| Nov 26, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | IN MARCH OF 2007 WE HAD A COLD SPELL. I TURNED ON THE HEAT BUT IT DIDN'T WORK. I FORGOT ABOUT IT A... |
| Jul 23, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THERE ARE NO EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE.. NO WARNING AT ALL... THE CAR, A 2004 HONDA ELEMENT STAL... |
| Jun 10, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE DRI... |