Eight problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2005 Honda Element. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Honda Element based on all problems reported for the 2005 Element.
Vtec oil pressure switch low voltage threw a code so I replaced entire mechanism, I don't know the name buy removed wire snaps and three bolts and replaced with brand new, and reattached. Unplugged battery till all reserve was gone. Plugged back up [battery] drove, but still as I hit 3000 rpm and vtec turns on shoots check engine light and vehicle jukes. I have already changed oil, made sure proper level proper weight had flushed as to clean out any debris. Made sure all connections were tight, but nothing fixes problem.
My 2005 Honda Element constantly display airbag off, when it's inaccurate, dashboard light doesn't work. There's some kind of shortage because it blinks, come on and go off and stay off. It shows the same information, rather driving or stationary. Are there recalls on this car? it's been one problem after another.
Tl the contact owns a 2005 Honda Element. While the vehicle was stationary, flames appeared from the dashboard. A fire report was filed. The local fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a local tow lot. The fire investigator and insurance company stated that it was an electrical fire. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
Tl- the contact owned a 2005 Honda Element. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and exiting approximately 20 minutes later the vehicle was on fire. The fire department was called to the scene to extinguish the fire. A fire report was taken and the vehicle was towed. An investigator for the insurance company determined that the fire was caused by an electrical failure. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 114,500. Jft.
Airbag warning lights will come on for no reason saying passenger airbag is off and it is not off. This happens at least once a week. This happens at various times, cranking vehicle, driving vehicle, there is really no specific situation . It's sporadic. Headlights have always been dim. Sometimes I can't even tell if they are on. The cargo lights, front middle and back work sometimes and most times they don't. Also brake lights seem to have a mind of there own and work when they want to but definitely not when I want them to. In fact I am pretty sure there is an electrical shortage somewhere.
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Element. When the vehicle was parked on an incline, it independently rolled backwards without warning. As a result, the vehicle failed to shift out of the park position. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to start the vehicle without warning. The contact also stated that the ignition key failed to lock the front driver and passenger side doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 127,000.
I was driving on a busy street, quite slow (about 20-25 mph) and smoke started to billow out of my drivers side door. The smoke was coming from underneath the switches which control my windows. The smoke got progressively worse in a very short amount of time (30 seconds - 1 minute). I was unable to open my windows to let the black smoke out. I opened my car door while I drove into the first parking lot I saw. As soon as I parked, I could see flames under the window switches, which melted the plastic and caused the flames to get larger. I was able to smoulder the fire with a jacket while waiting for the fire department. A fire claim was filed. My car was towed, since the fire department advised me not to drive it. I am now awaiting word from the mechanic it was towed to. I work for a home health care agency, and have to transport small oxygen tanks on occasion. I had one in my car at the time and this electrical malfunction could have been deadly.
Driver seat belt buckle switch for srs air bag system shuts off srs system - red warning light comes on. This has happened several times after resetting, system may work okay for several weeks. Repair shop says common problem seen may times . Cost to fix $350+.