One problem related to transmission fluid leaking has been reported for the 2004 Honda Element. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Honda Element based on all problems reported for the 2004 Element.
Weeks after purchasing this vehicle new from the dealer. It began to leak transmission fluid. I took it to the dealer with the complaint. They said they'd take a look at it, but it was a waste of time. They claimed it could not possibly be leaking and any fluid I saw was condensation from the ac. The gave it back to me in a few hours claiming it was fine and again said the fluid was condensation. I argued and said it was oily. They claimed this was because my garage floor was oily. The response to me was: "I'm so confident it is water I'll come over and lick of the garage floor. New cars don't leak. " well, it did leak and loads of transmission fluid. I had to mop up the fluid and return with the soaked rag and the vehicle to get them to take a closer look. I had to have an entirely new transmission installed. This is my 4th Honda. I've never had so many problems with a vehicle as I've had with this Element. I've only had it 3 months now. Very disappointing.