Table 1 shows eight common air bag related problems of the 2005 Honda Element. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (23 problems).
On 8. 31. 26, while driving my 2005 Honda Element mileage: approximately 125,000), the front passenger-side airbag spontaneously deployed without warning. There was absolutely no vehicle collision, physical impact, pothole, undercarriage strike, or jarring event to trigger a deployment. Read details...
Was driving on a gravel road around 30 mph when I heard a loud bang and noticed that something hit my left arm. I looked to the side and saw that the side airbag on the driver side had deployed. I did not get hit nor did I hit anything. Read details...
Repeated (7 shop visits) attempts to resolve srs (airbag) indicator activating. Two seat belt clasp replacements, I can recall. Honda refuses to honor vehicle occupant safety warranty to remedy repeated faults tied possibly to defective seat belt harness wiring estimated to cost $400-$1,100. Read details...