general problems of the 2006 Honda Element

The part in my car that has failed twice is the right front seat belt buckle. I was alerted to this problem in June of 2020, when my srs light lit up. I took the car to autonation Honda 104 in westminster, CO. , 80234, on 6/2/20 after learning about Honda's previously documented srs and seat belt issues. The code that led to the srs light going on was 22-1, indicating "open or increased resistance in the right buckle tensioner. " the part was replaced at that time and the srs light remained off after the repair. However, in July of 2023, the srs light went on again. I took it to the same dealership on 7/20/23. I was informed that the same code occurred, and that the part would be replaced again under warranty. However, it was not available due to supply issues. Both times this problem has occurred, I was informed by Honda personnel that the seat belt system might not perform as designed in a crash, creating increased risk of death or injury for a passenger in that seat. I was advised to avoid having passengers ride in that seat. At the 7/20/23 appointment I was informed that the estimated time of arrival (eta) for this part was 9/2/23. On 9/21/23 I called USA Honda for an update since I had not heard anything from them. I was informed that the eta was now unknown, and that they would provide me with regular updates via email. However, all subsequent emails indicated an unknown eta. On 1/10/24 I again contacted contacted USA Honda by phone to ask for an update. I was informed that there is now a "possible" eta of 5/20/24. Thus the earliest I might get my car fixed is 10 months from when the problem started, if then. Honda has said that the delay is due to problems with the part manufacturer, but has refused to give me information about how to reach this manufacturer. The delay in honoring their warranty, for any reason, amounts to negligence that could lead to death or injury of a passenger, and results in me not being able to use the car as designed.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Honda Element. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). However, the parts needed were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. Also, the contact mentioned that the front and rear seatbelts were connected to the doors which caused a safety concern upon entering and exiting the vehicle. Pam.

While sitting behind a car waiting to make a left hand turn 2006 Honda Element was struck from behind by a car traveling approx. 45 mph. 2006 Element then struck the car in front of it. Driver's side airbag did not deploy, nor did the seat belt grab, resulting in driver smashing face and ribs against steering wheel.