Five problems related to warning light on have 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.
The airbag warning light on the dashboard has illuminated and will not extinguish at approximately 145000 miles. It remained on after ignition self-check from a dead start after overnight parking. The driver-side airbag had been replaced approx 7,000 miles ago.
Nhtsa recall 16v-344 the local dealer replaced my front passenger airbag on 07. 06. 2016. The dashboard warning light for my airbag system has been on since this date. I have emailed the local Honda dealer here in cedar rapids iowa 10 times with no response from them. I also found 2 screws on my floorboard after their work on my car.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 Honda Element. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags). The dealer scheduled an appointment and then provided no explanation as to when the parts would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the parts would be supplied to the dealer from the manufacturer to receive the repair. In addition, the air bag warning light remained illuminated while waiting for the dealer to supply an appointment for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
2004 Honda Element. Consumer states the air bag warning light illuminated. When the consumer arrived at the dealership to have a recall performed on the ignition, he was informed by the dealer that they would not accept responsibility for passive restraint systems unless it met the implied warranty prerequisites. The consumer stated he had to pay for a problem in the past, that incorrectly reported a problem that did not exist. The consumer is now wondering will he have to pay for the air bag light problem.
2004 Honda Element: (I have 2 and both have the following exact problems)1. Airbags warning lights indicating problems 2. Drivers seat is loose and rocks 3. Passenger seat causes extreme discomfort to hip and back on long tips (this is occurs with all passengers, young and older) 3. Under carriage brushes failure 4. A/c air compressor failure 5. Straps in back seats pulled out and seat cannot be reclined 6. Engine decelerates without warning. Power cutback during passing makes this very dangerous. 7. Drivers seatbelt buckle is difficult to secure (only 1 car with this problem) 8. Loud clanking noise when cars are being turned.