One problem related to ignition has 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.
On Saturday, September 10, 2011, upon starting the ignition of my 2005 Honda Element, I noticed smoke emitting from the power window switch on the driver's side door. After hearing some crackling noises from the power window switch, it soon popped into a small fire which went out on it's own, proceeded by more continuous smoke.