Consumer Complaint Detail

HONDA / ELEMENT / 2004

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005012032 Incident Date: Mar, 21 2005
Consumer's City: SAINT PAUL Consumer's State: MN
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model Name: ELEMENT Model Year: 2004
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 5J6YH286X4L Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Mar, 23 2005 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Mar, 09 2005
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Fire occurred in driver's side door of 2004 honda element while it was parked overnight in the driveway. front upper quarter of door completely burned/melted away, down to bare exterior metal. extensive smoke damage to interior. vehicle was in consumer's possession for only 12 days and has fewer than 300 miles on odometer. vehicle was towed to dealer where it is still under examination. no explanation or resolution at this time.