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2005 Honda ELEMENT Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	678056
Internal NHTSA #	10230099
Manufacurer	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Brand	HONDA
Model	ELEMENT
Model Year	2005
File date	03/06/08
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2005 honda element began running warmer than normal. Car has approximately 53k miles. Internet research found numerous complaints and indication that faulty coolant was used by honda at the factory. Problems include overheating, poor heat in winter. Indicated solutions range from cooling system flush up to replacing the radiator, heater core, and engine. Honda admits no fault. Problems/repairs still be evaluated.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	53000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FAYETTEVILLE, GA
VIN pattern	5J6YH18625LXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	12/09/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	70
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2005 Honda ELEMENT Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Honda ELEMENT Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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