NHTSA Complaint #10664435 — 2004 HONDA ELEMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10664435
Vehicle	2004 HONDA ELEMENT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 1, 2004
Date Filed	December 15, 2014
Mileage	100 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ELEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER SEVERAL TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. UPDATED 2/24/15*CN UPDATD 03/03/15

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