2003 HONDA ELEMENT Visibilityglass Siderear Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibilityglass Siderear Issues in the 2003 HONDA ELEMENT
5 visibilityglass siderear complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 HONDA ELEMENT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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All Visibilityglass Siderear Complaints
PROBLEMS WITH WINDSHIELD, CD PLAYER, HORN AND ALARM.*MR THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED AFTER A SMALL PIECE OF DEBRIS HIT IT. THE CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING AFTER IT HAD BEEN PLAYING FOR 5 HOURS. THE RIGHT SIDE BUMPER FELL OFF. *NM
DRIVING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE 65 DEGREE CLEAR CONDIDITONS DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED
THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. NOTHING HAD HIT THE WINDOW. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO MECHANIC FOR REPLACEMENT.*AK
DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD. THESE WERE ACTUALLY TWO EVENTS IN FEBRUARY, 2004. ABOUT 2-3 WEEKS APART. BOTH INVOLVE WHAT APPEAR TO BE STRESS FRACTURES OF WINDSHIELD. EACH EMANATES FROM THE VERY BOTTOM OF WINDSHIELD BELOW THE WIPER COWL ON OUTER WINDSHIELD. BOTH RISE DIRECTLY VERTICAL UPWARD ABOUT THREE INCHES THEN VEER TOWARD SIDE PILLARS. BOTH NEAR CENTER OF WINDSHIELD. FIRST ONE WAS TOWARDS PASSEGER SIDE AND VEERED TO PASSENGER PILLAR. SECOND ONE WAS TOWARDS DRIVER SIDE AND VEERED TO DRIVER PILLAR. DEALER CLAIMS TINY FLECK IN EACH LINE NEAR BOTTOM OF WINDSHIELD AND BEHIND WIPER ARM MECHANISM/BLADE IS ROCK HIT AND IS CAUSE AND WILL NOT WARRANTY. BOTH OF THESE HAPPENNED IN THE MOUNTAINS DURING FREEZING TEMPERATURES. I SUSPECTED THAT WINDHIELD WASHER FLUID WAS COLLECTING BETWEEN THE OUTER WIPER COWL AND BASE OF WINSHIELD AND FREEZING/EXPANDING AND CAUSING FRACTURE LINES. NO "STAR" EFFECT NORMALLY ASSOCIATED WITH ROCKHITS. MY SECOND SUSPICION IS THAT...
I HAVE A 2003 ELEMENT. I HAVE HAD TWO BROKEN WINDOWS ALREADY. THE MOST RECENT DOCUMENTED BELOW. *AK
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217 complaints
Air Bags
40 complaints
Electrical System
25 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
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Suspension
23 complaints
Unknown Or Other
16 complaints
Structurebody
14 complaints
Structure
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Air Bagssidewindow
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Exterior Lighting
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Seats
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Structurebodydoor
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Engine
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Electrical Systemhorn
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Equipment
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Parking Brake
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Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
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Seat Belts
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Visibility
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Wheels
2 complaints
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint