- The problem
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Element passenger vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. The wire that supplies power to the trailer turn signal lights was inadvertently switched with the stop lamp wire. As a result the turn signals only illuminate when the brake lamps are illuminated. This does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 20, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Electrical system
2009 Honda Element Electrical problems
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Honda Element's electrical system with NHTSA - 3% of all its complaints, most recently on June 1, 2010. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Electrical recalls for the 2009 Honda Element
Electrical complaints
Needle on gas gauge popped out and is now resting at the bottom of the plastic enclosure - at the same time that the needle on the gas gauge popped out - the tachometer ceased working and the needle now points at what would be six o'clock - the simultaneous failure occurred after a brutal cold spell. *Tr
Honda Element electrical complaints by year
Element electrical problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data