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2005 Honda Element Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Honda Element has 7 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Honda Element

Airbags
70
Electrical
14
Suspension
11
Visibility
11
Seats
9
Engine
8
Steering
7
Powertrain
7
Other
5
Brakes
5
Structure
4

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 9, 2023STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREI have a 2005 Honda Element, undercarriage and suspension components have severe rust. I tried to ge...
Nov 22, 2015STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINETHE CAR WILL STALL WHEN IN MOTION AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE A TURN. THE CAR WILL STALL...
Dec 2, 2013STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINETHIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF A TWO MONTH TIME FRAME. ON COLD MORNINGS, ...
May 14, 2013STEERING,AIR BAGSTHE SRS LIGHT CAME ON. I'VE DETERMINED THE CAUSE FOR THE LIGHT IS A DEFECTIVE CLOCK-SPRING. THIS IS ...
Aug 1, 2011STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED T...
Feb 22, 2005STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)STEERING AND/OR VSA SYSTEM I BOUGHT A NEW HONDA ELEMENT FEBRUARY 12TH, 2005. BETWEEN THEN AND NE...
Jan 1, 1901STEERINGLTR FWD FM RE 2005 HONDA ELEMENT STEERING COLUMN DEFECT, REPLY TO BIRMINGHAM, AL OFC. *TGW THE CON...

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