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2004 Honda ELEMENT
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–136 of 136, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Nov 3, 2003–Aug 16, 2004.

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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.

NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.

Aug 16, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

804

NHTSA communication ID: 10014063

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE OIL LEAKS. *SC

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10014063 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

08012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10014295

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NOISE FROM THE REAR WHEN BACKING UP. *SC

Source components: PARKING BRAKE.

Source record 10014295 at NHTSA
Jul 16, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

704

NHTSA communication ID: 10014116

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACCESSORY BELT NOISE. *SC

Source components: STRUCTURE.

Source record 10014116 at NHTSA
Jul 16, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

704

NHTSA communication ID: 10014113

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PULLS LEFT OR RIGHT. *SC

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 10014113 at NHTSA
Jul 16, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

704

NHTSA communication ID: 10014111

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE OIL LEAKS. *SC

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10014111 at NHTSA
Jul 16, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

704

NHTSA communication ID: 10014105

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

POP, GROAN OR CLICK NOISE FROM REAR WHEN BACKING. *SC

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10014105 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

07012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10014032

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

S/M FIX DTC P0420 TROUBLESHOOTING. *EH

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10014032 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

07012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10014021

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

A/T STUCK IN PARK AFTER THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT. *EH

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT.

Source record 10014021 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

07012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10014017

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

POOR A/C COOLING DURING HARD ACCELERATION. *EH

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10014017 at NHTSA
Jun 28, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

06282004

NHTSA communication ID: 10008038

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REQUEST FOR VISIT: ACCESSORY BELT NOISE. *MJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS.

Source record 10008038 at NHTSA
Jun 16, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

604

NHTSA communication ID: 10014146

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SHIFT LEVER WON'T COME OUT OF PARK AFTER THROTTLE BODY R&R. *NM

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10014146 at NHTSA
Jun 7, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

06072004

NHTSA communication ID: 10008024

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE OIL LEAKS. *MJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10008024 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

06012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10014187

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BALANCER SHAFT BUZZ OR RATTLE IS NORMAL. *SC

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10014187 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

06012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10014181

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOANS MOANS WITH BRAKES APPLIED AT LOW SPEED. (4WD) *SC

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10014181 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

06012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10008017

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PULLS OR DRIFTS. *MJ

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 10008017 at NHTSA
May 16, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

105

NHTSA communication ID: 10014132

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SHIFT LEVER WON'T COME OUT OF PARK. *SC

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10014132 at NHTSA
May 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10014015

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FRONT DOOR INNER SASH TRIM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION. *NM

Source components: STRUCTURE.

Source record 10014015 at NHTSA
May 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10013983

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

USE THE HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM TO READ SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *NM

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10013983 at NHTSA
May 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10013953

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON INTERACTIVE NETWORK. *NM

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10013953 at NHTSA
Apr 16, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

404

NHTSA communication ID: 10009053

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

READING SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10009053 at NHTSA
Apr 16, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

404

NHTSA communication ID: 10009052

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CAN SIDEWINDER LOCKS BE RE-KEYED. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.

Source record 10009052 at NHTSA
Apr 16, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

404

NHTSA communication ID: 10009048

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AUDIO, ANTI-THEFT CODES. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES.

Source record 10009048 at NHTSA
Apr 13, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04022

NHTSA communication ID: 10012657

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HATCH OPEN INDICATOR ON REAR INTERIOR LIGHT ON OR TAILGATE RATTLES. *EH

Source components: INTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10012657 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10009031

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WIND NOISE FROM THE ROOF RACK. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK.

Source record 10009031 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10009030

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REPAIRING ATF LEAKS UNDER WARRANTY. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10009030 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10009029

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WHAT CAUSED THAT WINDSHIELD CRACK. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.

Source record 10009029 at NHTSA
Mar 26, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

032604

NHTSA communication ID: 10006775

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE HEAD COVER, R/SIDE COVER, OIL PAN, OIL PUMP, CHAIN CASE COVER, OIL FILTER, SPOOL VALVE, OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, CAM SEALS, OR ENGINE BLOCK. REQUEST FOR VISIT. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10006775 at NHTSA
Feb 16, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

204

NHTSA communication ID: 10014230

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

2ND TO 5TH OR 3RD TO 5TH GEAR UPSHIFT. *NM

Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10014230 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10009144

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CLEAN MODULATOR PUMP MOTOR GROUND FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 51/53. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10009144 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10009135

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR ON WITH ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 54 OR NO DTC(S). *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT.

Source record 10009135 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10009082

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CD PLAYER LOCKS UP. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10009082 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10009067

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

UPDATE REPLACEMENT CONTROL UNIT/MODULE SOFTWARE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10009067 at NHTSA
Dec 16, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1203

NHTSA communication ID: 10014201

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

UPDATING REPLACEMENT ECM/PCM SOFTWARE. *NM

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10014201 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

12012003

NHTSA communication ID: 10014311

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ON-BOARD SNAPSHOT DATA IS CAPTURED WITH MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) ON. *SC

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10014311 at NHTSA
Nov 13, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11132003

NHTSA communication ID: 10010614

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE HEAD COVER, THE REAR SEAL, OR THE OIL PAN DATED 11/13/2003. ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE OIL PUMP OR SPOOL VALVE ONLY DATED 10/26/04. TO ALSO INCLUDE HONDA ELEMENT 2005. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10010614 at NHTSA
Nov 3, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

110303

NHTSA communication ID: 10005351

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REQUEST FOR PARTS. THROTTLE BODIES. COMPLAINT OF THE ACCELERATOR STICKING CLOSED OR DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. *TT

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.

Source record 10005351 at NHTSA