Power Train Problems of Honda Element

The check engine light indicated a "gas cap" code, and the "side airbag off" light was illuminated. Upon diagnosis, the technician identified significant rust and cracked transmission components, resulting in fluid leakage. The service department assessed the vehicle as unsafe for operation, waived the diagnostic fees, and replenished the transmission fluid to prevent the risk of being stranded due to a lack of fluid on the return trip. Honda service department took the attached photos and documented the vehicle's safety violations.

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The rest frame has rusted from the inside out, frame actually broke when going in for repairs. Was raised on lift for basic brake repair and the frame separated on the rear driver side. Same exact issue that was recalled in crvs of same year.

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I have had real trouble recently getting my key out of the ignition switch - one time it took me 10 minutes, even tho I had the wheels totally straight & I kept turning engine off & back on many times. (this has happened many times over the past half year or so & occasionally before that) this is already a recall for vehicles of my year or Element, but for some reason mine wasn't included & it definitely should have been! NHTSA campaign 10v361000.

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The contact owns a 2003 Honda Element. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle would roll forward or backward. The contact stated that he restarted the vehicle and shifted into park(p), and the vehicle responded as needed. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving and unintendedly striking the gear shifter, the vehicle shifted out of gear. The contact stated that he would manually shift back into the intended gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the ignition switch had failed to turn and was repaired by a locksmith; however, the failure recurred. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired free of charge because it was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10v364000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle was undrivable. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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The contact owns a 2004 Honda Element. The contact stated that after the vehicle was shifted into park(p), the vehicle would roll forward or roll backward. Additionally, the key would remain stuck in the ignition, causing the contact to have to maneuver the key to release the key from the ignition switch. The failure occurred intermittently; however, the key was still stuck in the ignition. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Honda Element. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into another vehicle. The contact mentioned that the key was not in the ignition and there was no one inside the vehicle. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact residence. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Ak.

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Honda Element. Upon placing the gear selector in park and briefly exiting the vehicle, the gear independently shifted from park and rolled into reverse. The contact was almost run over. The vehicle crashed into a tree. None of the air bags deployed. The contact was shaken by the experience and received medical treatment. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was able to be driven. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that they would escalate the matter. The approximate failure mileage was 158,425.

5 speed manual transmission: #1- difficulty engaging shifter into any gear (not in motion). #2- shifter/transmission pop out of gear to neutral while driving (city and highway). #3- difficulty up and down shifting smoothly. There are lots of complaints about manual shifter issues with Honda Element. This problem causes lack of motion of the car and temporary distraction while driving.

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Sometimes the automatic transmission slams hard when shifting from first gear into second gear causing the vehicle to lunge. Also when the vehicle is first started and placed in gear it will take off and go 20mph with out depressing excelerator. When engine runs about 10 minutes it will operate as it should . This vehicle had a transmission recall eariler and wonder if the problems were truly resolved or not even though the vehicle was serviced.

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My vehicle sometimes stall in the middle of making turns. Found a NHTSA campaign number 11v395000 which best describes what happens to my vehicle.

Takata recall : airbag recall slip, no parts available, steering seems to have issues on drivers front,while in motion, transmission whines, while backing and driving any road style, remote key lock issues, stationary.

Interim shaft bearing broken - replaced by two different dealer service departments at 20k miles in June 2014 and also at 30k miles in Dec 2015 with ordinary suburban driving.

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The car will stall when in motion and turning the steering wheel to make a turn. The car will stall at a stop sign , the car will stall and brake, fuel and brake lights wil come on but battery is fine and lights stay on. This is been an ongoing problem Honda will not honor the recall for the 2005 stalling auto transimission they have replaced the aic , the throttle , the cruise control , O2 sensor. The problem is going over a year since 2014 now worse.

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.

Car keeps stalling. In 2011 car noted to be recalled never revived notice car doing exactly what recalls says parts replaced so far by dealer O2 sensor pcv valve and bearing I had to pay for .

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Element. The contact stated while traveling 60 mph the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated at the time of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the throttle body was cleaned; however, the vehicle towed back to the dealer. The dealer replaced the throttle body and the failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was 86,883 and the current mileage was 94,000.

Vehicle shutters between the speeds of 20mph to 40mph. Feels like its the transmission. When accelerating, the vehicle starts to shutter at speeds indicated. I have taken this to dealer and they can't duplicate.

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Element. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to be shifted from drive to park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where dealer confirmed that the gear shift cable and bushings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 154,000 and the current mileage was 156,000.

Repeatedly since I have owned the vehicle, the traction control and check engine icons will come on and the vehicle will lose power. It has been in the shop several times but they clearly are guessing. It happened most recently just last week. It usually happens upon startup, but sometimes while driving also. Sometimes restarting the car makes the icons go away, sometimes not.

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We have had to repair the front suspension parts the entire front suspension and steering component on our 2010 Honda Element ex and from the very first time we drove it. It never drove right. It would jerk you out of a curve we took it back to the dealer twice and they kept telling us it was because we were not used to driver assist system. Well since then 5 times we have had the front end steering and suspension replaced thousands of dollars! why has there not been a recall? and from friends responses it's not just the Element, it's Honda civic and Honda accord also, the parts are made too short. Honda even has a extension kit but you can't buy it! why has there been no recall?.

Sudden depression of accelerator, with a rapid rpm to 7000. Second occurrence, multiple episodic occurrence, defeating the possibility of driver error. Rapid shift to neutral setting helped to reduce the sudden acceleration. It may be a systemic problem akin to Toyota. The accelerator problem may an electronic engineering problem. The car in question is a Honda Element 2004. The car should be inspected and examined in order to isolate and determine whether or not this is indeed a systemic product defect. The problem has been reported to Honda. Their brusque and cursory answer did not solve the problem reported earlier. I have lost confidence in this automobile's safety. As a customer of several Honda cars since 1980, these problems should be analyzed and solved so next generations of Honda owner does not experience such a distressing and hazardous condition.