2004 Honda Element seats problems
The 2004 Honda Element has 26 seats complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
26
Seats complaints
8%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Seats complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED FORWARD AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. THE DRIVER MOVED FORWARD HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL AND DASH BOARD. THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE CHEST,…”
Common questions
How many seats complaints does the 2004 Honda Element have?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2004 Honda Element seats — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.