Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Honda Element

Honda Element owners have reported 22 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Honda Element


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Honda Element

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Element. The contact stated the front driver's side door was inaccessible because the door could not be locked or unlocked. The contact stated that she had to enter the vehicle through the front passenger's side door.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

We initially had problems opening the driver's side door with the key and for a long time had to open the car from the passenger side and reach over to unlock the driver's door. This continued to get worse when we were unable to unlock the car from the passenger's side door also and so had to start   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

I have had my Honda Element into my dealer for the same creaking issue in the rear of my vehicle over 6 times. Everytime it's not fixed and they manage to mess up something else. Latest is I have no rear hatch light and the grab handle falls off.   Read details...




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