2005 Honda Element seats problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2005 Honda Element — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The driver side seat rocks back and forth when decelerating at a stop light or at a stop sign and/or when performing a turn . It also happens when accelerating after a stop or turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the bushings needed to be replaced. The…”
filed Oct 14, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda element. The contact stated that the driver side seat rocked back and forth every single time it was used. The failure occurred for approximately one year. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage…”
filed Jan 11, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Element years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Element | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 Element | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Element | 9 | 7% |
| 2004 Element | 26 | 9% |
| 2003 Element | 6 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Honda Element
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.