Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 060105 | 06/16/2005 | 10018198 | Cranks, won't start or intermittently cranks, won't start. *jb | 12/16/2005 | |
| 07012005 | 07/01/2005 | 10018021 | Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. honda service news. *tt | 12/13/2005 | |
| 405 | 04/16/2005 | 10016353 | Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r. *tt | 09/08/2005 | |
| 05012005 | 05/01/2005 | 10016316 | Check fuel cap message in odometer display or mid. *sc | 09/08/2005 | |
| 205 | 02/16/2005 | 10015291 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2646, p2647, p2649 or p1009. *tt | 07/13/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| SB-12-002 | 01/12/2012 | 10043248 | Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| 060105 | 06/16/2005 | 10018176 | Alternator condition ( no or low output). *jb | 12/16/2005 | |
| 1204 | 12/16/2004 | 10018089 | Alternator condition (no or low output) dealer visit request. *tt | 12/15/2005 | |
| 405 | 04/16/2005 | 10016355 | No or low alternator output - dealer visit request. *tt | 09/09/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-12-002 | 01/12/2012 | 10043248 | Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 25000 | ||
| From about march of 2007 we started having problems with our brakes, they had been changed about twice a year. we thought cause we drive around in a city, the brakes wear out faster than normal. then 2 years later we were having problems starting the car. we had to get it jumped start- it several times, before we purchased a new battery. though it has been a year from the time we got a new battery, we still had problems starting the vehicle. we have taken it in to the auto shop several time, and they could not find the problem. then the gear would not shift into drive and we took it in to get that fixed, and now it does not start all. it is not the battery, because the dash board lights still come on. at 74,0000 miles we should not be having so many failures with this vehicle! | |||
| 09/10/2011 | 80962 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 honda element. while the vehicle was parked the contact turned the ignition on and noticed smoke and heard a cracking sound coming from the master power window switch on the front drivers side door. the smoke was followed by a small flame. the fire extinguished on its own and caused the door panel to melt. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technicians were unable to determine the cause of fire and stated the wiring harness and driver side door panel had to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,962. rvk | |||
| 09/10/2011 | |||
| 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. | |||
| 09/10/2011 | 80962 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 honda element. while parked the contact turned the ignition on and noticed smoke and cracking sound coming from the master power window switch on the front driver side door. the smoke was followed by a small flame. the fire went out on its own and caused the door panel to melt. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technicians were unable to determine the cause of the fire. the technicians stated the wiring harness and the driver side door panel would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,962. ds | |||
| 09/10/2011 | |||
| 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. | |||
| 11/13/2008 | 55000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda element. while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, the odometer failed without warning. the contact could not determine the distance that was traveled. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the technician replaced the instrument panel cluster. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 57,000. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 12/07/2006 | 7470 | 2 | 03/03/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the engine would not start after multiple attempts. the battery was recharged, and afterwards, the engine started. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the battery needed to be replaced. afterwards, the problem persisted. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who was unable to duplicate the problem. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 05/12/2005 | 2 | 2 | 05/12/2005 |
| Have a 2005 honda element covered under the nhtsa campaign #05e035000. trailer hitch was installed by the dealer on a new vehicle. was made aware of the recall through consumers reports magazine. checked the nhtsa web site to learn more. called honda dealer who didn't even know about the recall. called american honda number from the nhtsa recall notice, they said my element was not covered as the trailer hitch was not factory installed but dealer installed. honda doesn't mention any factory installed options in the catalog, just dealer installed accessories. my complaint is that honda didn't notify me or anybody else with a dealer installed trailer hitch of the recall. as far as their concerned, i don't have the problem, even though my car exhibited all of the symptoms the recall notice described. what's the point of a recall if they don't notify anybody? *nm | |||