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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5J6YH28514L••••••2004 Honda ELEMENT
This build draws 3.6× more complaints than the average 2004 Honda ELEMENT build (10 vs 3).
10on this build
215on the model
77builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedVisibility 3Seats 3Steering 1Tires 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJan 2017
The contact owns a 2004 honda element. The contact stated that the driver crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later towed to an independent…
Power TrainNov 2021
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…
Seat BeltsOct 2011
The contact owns a 2004 Honda Element. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall related to the seat belts; however, the seat belt retractor was repaired incorrectly and was installed backward. The local dealer was not contacted due to new…
SeatsJul 2009
The contact owns a 2004 honda element. The contact noticed that the drivers seat spacer bushing was broken and caused the seat to become mobile while driving. Both the dealer as well as the manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that the vehicle was not under warranty…
VisibilityJul 2004
Today, I found an 8 inch crack on my windshield of my 2004 honda element. I don't recall anything hitting my windshield recently and there is no star or chipping on the windshield, indicating an impact. I have another car that had windshield damage, but that was due to a bolt…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5J6YH28514L031148 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.