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The Element's boxy, offbeat styling generates a lot of attention, but the vehicle is fraught with compromises. It has a cavernous interior, but it's only a four-seater with a skimpy 675-pound payload capacity. So it can be easily overloaded. The vehicle handles nimbly and has a smooth, refined powertrain, but it has a choppy ride, noisy cabin, an awkward driving position, and obstructed outward visibility.
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Honda Element

Reliability

Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system.

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Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 329,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2020 vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.

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Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2006 Honda Element owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

Brakes

Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.

What Owners Say

Calipers

"on both rear wheels calipers froze, requiring $700 service mostly to one rear brake system"

Eugene H., CT (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Calipers do lock up, scoring the rotors...ouch!"

Anonymous, NY (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Caliper wa sticking, had it replaced and it resolved the problem"

John D., VA (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Absolutely the worst calipers. They are binding, needs to be cleaned and greased yearly. Otherwise they will drag, and fuel milage goes from 22 average to 13 mpg"

Anonymous, MI (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"They make noise when making turns"

Anonymous, MO (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Caliper locked up on rear passenger wheel"

Anonymous, VA (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Caliper freezing requiring 5 replacements over 8 years"

Melvin M., MA (2006 Honda Element LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Master cylinder

"See my previous report on the vibrations."

Anonymous, TX (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Normal routine brake wear

"Needed to be repaired due to wear. Replaced pads and rotors I think"

Anonymous, ON (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Front driver side brakes was making a rubbing sound when driving"

Anonymous, MD (2006 Honda Element LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Just had to have the brakes changed they where due"

Anonymous, QC (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"The rear brakes wore out and had to be replaced"

Anonymous, (2006 Honda Element LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Parking brake

"Parking brake frozen, required replacement"

James B., MA (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Normal wear and tear after 100,000 miles."

Anonymous, WA (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"parking brake was not releasing"

Rick G., KY (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Normal wear and tear."

Anonymous, AB (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Premature brake wear

"Have had premature brake wear from the time the car was 6 mos. old to present. Did a complete brake system overhaul 7/2013, just redid 4/2015"

Thomas G., MI (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Brake line failure"

Anonymous, WI (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"seems like every 1-2 years need a complete brake job"

Anonymous, NH (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Pulsation or vibration

"My vehicle started having a problem of intermittent shaking and vibrating while I was cruising (literally on cruise control) on our wide open far west Texas highways. It felt like I was riding on a flat tire, but the tires were not flat, neither were they low on air pressure. The problem was an occasional annoyance, until one day the car had so much trouble climbing an overpass that I had to pull over to allow traffic to get by me. I was near the dealer where I bought the car so I drove there. The car went, but barely budged no matter how much I pushed on the accelerator. At the dealership they pointed out to me that my brakes were very hot. Their theory was that the power brake system was failing and applying the brakes without me stepping on the brake pedal. They replaced the power booster and the master cylinder. They also flushed and replaced all the brake fluid, something I had not done since the car was purchased. The problem has not recurred since the dealership worked on the car."

Anonymous, TX (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Rotors

"premature failure due to rust"

Mark D., IL (2006 Honda Element LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"I had to replace rotors on both passenger side wheels. From other's reports this is pretty common in the Element after 100,000 miles"

Anonymous, WA (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"I have had trouble with premature wear of the rotors and rotor warping, front and rear, though mostly on the front. I do not "ride" the brakes (keep a foot on the pedal), do not drive through streams or deep water. My family members live in the Ozarks mountains, so I know how to descend a hill by downshifting rather than wearing out the brakes. My local shop turned (resurfaced) the rotors as many times as possible until they had to be replaced. Replaced the front twice, the rear once"

Michael M., TN (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Squeaking

"symptom of caliper problem"

Eugene H., CT (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"driver side making a rubbing and squeaking sound when driving"

Anonymous, MD (2006 Honda Element LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
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Suspension

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Alignment

"Every time I take the car in it needs an alignment. Yes, the roads are bad around here, but how long are alignments supposed to last?"

Anonymous, OH (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Ball joints

"I have replaced both upper and lower ball joints on this vehicle more than once. I believe there is some type of issue. Either with the parts or the car"

Anonymous, OH (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"She pops and squeaks and makes all kinds of noise. I am considering replacing her."

Sanden C., TX (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Bushings

"rear bushing went out"

Mike S., OR (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Power steering leaks

"Took two attempts by the dealer to correct"

Tim G., SC (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Shocks or struts

"struts were worn out and needed to be replaced"

Brian W., ON (2006 Honda Element LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"both front struts and bushings and towers failed. rear shocks just went bad"

Charles T., AL (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Tires were cupping. Very expensive to replace-$3000"

Anonymous, IL (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Steering linkage (includes rack and pinion)

"Leakage and the rack needed to be replaced"

Edwin M., GA (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Wheel bearings

"Took dealer two appointments to diagnose wheel bearing problem. Expensive repair"

Anonymous, BC (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
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Electric System

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.

What Owners Say

12V power plug

"Due to use, power plug wore out."

Anonymous, MD (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Cruise control

"After Honda replaced my homicidal air bag (oh, the irony), my cruise control stopped working"

Mike M., FL (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Exterior lights (other than headlights)

"Rear brake light went out, and was replaced. No big deal."

Tim G., SC (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Gauges

"Odometer doesn't light up. Honda tells me it's over $500 because they must replace the entire module"

Mike M., FL (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"hate not knowing what is going on in my dash"

Eileen M., FL (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Headlights

"I have had to replace the left headlight 3 times in 18 months"

Anonymous, PA (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"More frequent headlight burn out than usual"

Anonymous, CA (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Horn

"Stopped working"

Joe S., NC (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
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Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, leaks.

What Owners Say

Catalytic converter

"rust"

Anonymous, NJ (2006 Honda Element Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Exhaust leaks

"The tail pipe separated at the catalytic converter"

Rick G., KY (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Muffler

"Clamps for tail pipe rusted out and tailpipe became loose. Back clamp still held it on. No damage to muffler - just replaced all clamps."

Anonymous, ON (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Other/unsure

"Replaced sensor due to failure."

Anonymous, MI (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"It was a recall and had to get the airbag fixed"

Andrea H., TN (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"recall"

Anonymous, FL (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Pipes

"Exhaust system is rusted & needs to be replaced"

Anonymous, NJ (2006 Honda Element Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Rear exhaust pipe came loose from rusted out flange. repair center removed and welded piece back together."

Anonymous, NY (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
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Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD components, driveline vibration, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electrical failure.

What Owners Say

4WD/AWD components

"Vehicle began grinding during turns at about 52000 miles. Service found it to be in the rear differential of the 4WD system due to gear lube needing changed. By the time the lube was changed damage had been done costing me about 400 dollars"

R F., OH (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
CV joint

"113,000 miles. Installed new tires and struts (previous front tires showed unusual wear) The Element began to drive eratic ovver 25 mph acceleration felt like car would flip upside down. Both front axles were replaced and corrected the problem."

Anonymous, CA (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Differential

"Vehicle began grinding during turns at about 52000 miles. Service found it to be in the rear differential of the 4WD system due to gear lube needing changed. By the time the lube was changed damage had been done costing me about 400 dollars"

R F., OH (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Driveshaft or axle

"leaking front right axle seal"

Anonymous, TX (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Electrical failure

"The A/C and heat kept going out intermittantly. Don't know how my mechanic finally fixed it after numerous visits for this problem."

Anonymous, AK (2006 Honda Element Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"starter stopped working"

Anonymous, MN (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Traction control

"When breaking on ice at about 6-10 mph, pedal goes to the floor and causes car to skid. Have had it checked at 2 auto shops and there is no evidence of a problem with the breaking and tire components."

Anonymous, OH (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
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Power Equipment

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, remote engine start, alarm or security system

What Owners Say

Alternator

"The alternator failed while on trip and had to stay over 2 days to have it repaired"

Janice V., NC (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"quit working"

Mike S., OR (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Battery cables

"I don't consider the battery cable problem a serious issue; the car was 10yr.+ old at time of occurrence but the cable repl. was more involved than I thought and the car never stranded me; it was picked up by dealer during rout.maint."

Gregory F., CA (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Starter

"Replaced"

Anonymous, GA (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Starter wore out"

Robert B., FL (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Dealer wasn't able to diagnose problem immediately, first replaced alternator before getting to replace starter; engine initially acted like the battery was dying."

Gregory F., CA (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"being a 12+ year old car, the starter eventually wore out and needed to be replaced"

Grant M., TX (2006 Honda Element LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
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Body Integrity

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Seals and/or weather-stripping

"actually, it was a lock on the back door that lost a screw. no rain leaks but sometimes I can feel air coming in over the driver's door if I put my fingers up to the top of the door"

Linda F., TX (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Squeaks or rattles

"The vehicle is 14 years old. The drivers seat creaks under breaking and acceleration and there are various creaks and squeaking noises during operation. None have been linked to any mechanical issues."

Anonymous, ON (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"The bushings wore out in both rear areas and caused a thumping sound goin g over bumps. Repaired for under $200. 4"

Anonymous, NH (2006 Honda Element Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"When it is damp or rainy the belts squeal for about 15-20 mins"

Anonymous, PA (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Air dam was loose. Easily and cheaply fixed."

Anonymous, ON (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Wind noise

"If the wind hits at about a 45 degree angle - head + cross - it tends to get noisy. I also drive with the passenger's side window down 1/4 - 1/2" if I'm getting sleepy - that doesn't count!"

Linda F., TX (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
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In-car Electronics

CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.

What Owners Say

CD player

"Quit working"

Jeffrey S., AZ (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Display screen goes blank

"one day 2 years ago, my dashboard went blank. no idea how many miles on car etc. annoying, but coggin Honda sucks. wont take it thee"

Eileen M., FL (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Radio

"volume control in dash erratic, but the control in the steering wheel still works fine"

Jeffrey S., AZ (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"XM Radio (all we ever listen to) would occasionally abruptly quit. FM and AM worked OK, but XM was gone. Then it would re-appear"

Arlin S., AZ (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"The volume control has developed bad spots, where the radio volume will jump to a much louder level. I have overcome this by using the steering wheel-mounted volume controls"

Michael M., TN (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
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Climate System

Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.

What Owners Say

A/C compressor

"Air conditioner made noise when turned on."

Anonymous, OR (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"I had the entire AC system replaced not once, but twice and still the heating and AC is insufficient. I am tired of being hot int he summer and cold in the winter. As much as I love my blue box, I fear it is time for a new car as I get older and am unable to tolerate the extremes in temperature with my rheumatoid arthritis."

Sanden C., TX (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Automatic climate control

"Air conditioning worded on and off, finally tracked it down to failure on switch"

Anonymous, OR (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Heater system

"The temperature control failed. I was not able to adjust the temperature. When it failed it was at the coldest setting. I was not able to blend any heat into the car until the motor that controlled the opening and closing of the radiator fluid to the heater core was replaced. It cost me $480.00 for the repair and a week's wait to get the part."

Anonymous, TX (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Refrigerant leaks

"Refrigerant was low. Had to replace/recharge."

Anonymous, (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
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Transmission Minor

Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission.

What Owners Say

Clutch adjustment

"I took the car in because when I depressed the clutch there was a squeaking sound, as if two rubber parts were rubbing against each other. I was told by the Honda dealer that a pump used to help the clutch engage had to be replaced"

Luis P., PR (2006 Honda Element LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Rough shifting

"2nd gear synchronizer and or shift fork seems bad."

Anonymous, MI (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Slipping transmission

"Went in for service, supposed to include transmission. Began experiencing slipping transmission/shifting issues. Had to put in transmission fluid. Took car to have it looked at for transmission problem. Discovered issues with struts/suspension"

Anonymous, FL (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Transmission computer

"3 or 4 times per year, the engine (or the transmission) - I'm not really sure which - races. I have to slam the transmission into neutral & after about 30 - 45 seconds, the severe racing stops. I complained to the safercar.gov (nhtsa) in the past y"

James S., MI (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
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Fuel System

Check engine light, sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor), emission control devices (includes EGR), engine computer, engine computer, fuel cap, fuel gauge/sender, fuel injection system, fuel pump, fuel leaks, stalling or hesitation.

What Owners Say

Emission control devices (includes EGR)

"Evaporative Canister valve stuck open. Very common"

Anonymous, MI (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Fuel injection system

"The car began not running smoothly, feeling like it was going to stall at lights, reduced gas mileage, emission light came on. It started gradually. I took it in and basically had the fuel system replaced, Although this was expensive I had no problems previously. I have had no problems since.It was recommended to use Premium grade gas which I have done since the repair."

Anonymous, UT (2006 Honda Element LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor)

"Engine light on and was told that this is the problem"

Tim C., TX (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"The sensor that indicates that the fuel cap is loose (by detecting line pressure) started indicating false positives. As such the "check engine" light is always on, so we never know if there is a real problem. Fixing the sensor is expensive"

Robyn T., AB (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
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Body Hardware

Power or manual windows, locks and latches, tailgate, hatch or trunk, doors or sliding doors, mirrors, seat controls, safety belts, sunroof, convertible top.

What Owners Say

Locks and latches

"Due to rust had to replace hood hinge"

Charles E., HI (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Windows

"Window regulators on both passenger and driver side had to be replaced due to wire cable tangling on the hub that drives the mechanism"

Thomas L., TX (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Both Window Motors replace due to a cable severing"

Anonymous, NY (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Gasket on the driver side door wore out and had to be replaced."

Anonymous, (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
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Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling), loose interior and exterior trim or moldings, rust.

What Owners Say

Loose exterior trim or moldings

"molding came off altogether. rubber seal came off from around the driver side door"

Anonymous, CA (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Right hand upper side front of car, long black plastic trim blew off car"

Anonymous, FL (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"The strip that covers the arm on the right & left of the windshield, that extends from hood to roof, came off"

Peter H., FL (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"The black plastic trim on the passenger side of the front windshield came loose and blew off of the car while I was driving on I-5 in Oregon"

Mike B., TX (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
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Transmission Major

Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, clutch replacement.

What Owners Say

Clutch replacement

"Transmission replaced on warranty in 2009. Not on warranty replaced clutch master cylinder in 2012. Didn't solve problem. Back to dealer twice to find problem. Replaced clutch, again not on warranty. Lots of problems, lots of money"

Anonymous, BC (2006 Honda Element EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"clutch has been replaced 3 times (counting the original the 4th clutch)"

Anonymous, MI (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"In January of 2020 it was quite cold and I was having problems with the clutch not engaging. I thought the clutch was freezing up and warmed up the vehicle for a long time before driving off. I drove at least 250 kms. before it would no longer work. Luckily I was close to the Honda dealership and drove it in 2nd gear to there where it was repaired."

Anonymous, BC (2006 Honda Element Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"slipping"

David H., MI (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
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Engine Major

Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing chain or timing belt.

What Owners Say

Cylinder head

"112,000 miles: burned exhaust valves, (due to over tighted vales from factory) engine would stop running at stop lights. Compression check: 0 psi compression on #1, 28 psi on #2, 90 on #3, 110 on #4. started running poorly at around 106,000 miles, but we just thought it need tune up. We had a complete very costly valve job. No short cuts."

Anonymous, CA (2006 Honda Element EX-P 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Engine rebuild or replacement

"Air intake valve failure cylinder 4"

Melvin M., MA (2006 Honda Element LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Engine Cooling

Radiator, cooling fan, antifreeze leaks, water pump, thermostat, overheating.

What Owners Say

Cooling fan

"cooling fans, there are two of them, went out at the same time. car overheated, repair was over $1000"

Charles T., AL (2006 Honda Element 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, oil leaks.

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Recalls
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Jun 27 2019
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
What should you do:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 19V501000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1657752
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Jun 27 2019
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Read Recall Details
Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
What should you do:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 19V499000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3947
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mar 06 2019
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Read Recall Details
Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
What should you do:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 19V182000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1101534
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Apr 26 2018
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
What should you do:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 18V268000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1335
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Jan 10 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2009 Acura RL and Honda Element vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles and 2006-2009 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2008 Acura RL, Honda Element and Honda Pilot vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2006-2008 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
What should you do:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KD9 and KE0.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 17V029000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 308884
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
May 24 2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2008 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2008 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2008 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling model year 2002-2004 Odyssey and model year 2003-2004 Acura MDX, Honda Element, and Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
What should you do:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 16V344000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1790894
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
May 28 2015
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
What should you do:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 15V320000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6281043
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Aug 04 2011
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF A ROLLING VEHICLE.
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HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION.
What should you do:
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
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HONDA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R89.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V395000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1512107
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
May 11 2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
What should you do:
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY DOPE, INC.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER "DOCUMENT SEARCH" LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E025000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 42540
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 07 2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
What should you do:
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER "DOCUMENT SEARCH" LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E012000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16270
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Jul 26 2006
THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
What should you do:
HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
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CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 06V270000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1190000
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