2004 Honda Element LX
5J6YH28394L007680
Vehicle history report for the 2004 Honda Element LX (VIN 5J6YH28394L007680). Blue, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 2.4L 4-cyl 160 hp, gasoline. 154,194 mi reported. Registered in Az. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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What's a 2004 Honda Element worth?
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2004 Honda Element.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2004 Honda Element costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2004 Honda Element.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 281 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Honda Element, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
🔍 Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 281
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2004 Honda Element.
SEAT BELTS
On 722 2024 dealer try to replace a defective seatbelt buckle could not do the repair could not get a replacement from Honda SRS light stays on so that if the vehicle is in an accident, the airbags will not deploy. Have been waiting on this partfor a very long time. Have no information from Honda when this will be available.
NHTSA ODI #11711421SUSPENSION
Trailing arm mount rotting out from rust
NHTSA ODI #11674826SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
my control arm mount and frame of my element is rusted out, it is an ongoing problem with the honda element as i am seeing a lot of people online with similar issues. if this fails, it could put people at risk, i also see other elements on the road with a camber'd out back tire on the driver side. i believe these wheels would fall into the car causing an ac…
NHTSA ODI #11670614STEERING,SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Just like the same era's Honda CR-V (the Honda Element's sibling car with many of the same components), the undercarriage rust on my vehicle is excessive: as described in the same era Honda CR-V's NHTSA Recall (23V-228). Large sections of my car’s rear frame are completely missing, and as shown in the photographs even the rear bumper fell off because of all …
NHTSA ODI #11666870SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2004 Honda Element. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall related to the seat belts; however, the seat belt retractor was repaired incorrectly and was installed backward. The local dealer was not contacted due to new ownership. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware…
NHTSA ODI #11624195SUSPENSION
The trailer arm rusted at the mount. I was told it was not safe to drive. I have learned that this is a common problem with this vehicle and Honda has issued a recall in Canada, but not the USA. I also learned that there is a similar issue with I believe the Honda CRV and that has been in recall from Honda in I believe both Canada and the US. I found a p…
NHTSA ODI #11600578SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
The rear left trailing arm mounting point is completely corroded through, making the car unsafe to drive. If it were to fall off during driving the chances of it creating an accident are high. There are many other Elements with this specific spot rusting through.
NHTSA ODI #11590452STRUCTURE
● The area of the body that serves as the forward mounting point for the rear driver-side trailing arm has completely rusted though. At this mounting point, the trailing arm mounting bracket has become entirely separated from the body leaving only one bolt securing the trailing arm to the body. This is the same issue for which these vehicles have been recall…
NHTSA ODI #11588955+ 273 more complaints on record.
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5J6YH28394L007680 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2004 Honda Element.
Does the 2004 Honda Element have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2004 Honda Element. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2004 Honda Element?
Comparable 2004 Honda Element listings run roughly $2,800–$7,977, typically around $4,724 (from 65 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2004 Honda Element get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2004 Honda Element at about 21 mpg combined (19 city / 23 highway).
Data last checked 19 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.