diff --git a/src/plots/cartesian/dragbox.js b/src/plots/cartesian/dragbox.js
index 5b7130785f9..573362f0047 100644
--- a/src/plots/cartesian/dragbox.js
+++ b/src/plots/cartesian/dragbox.js
@@ -1230,6 +1230,10 @@ function attachWheelEventHandler(element, handler) {
     if(!supportsPassive) {
         if(element.onwheel !== undefined) element.onwheel = handler;
         else if(element.onmousewheel !== undefined) element.onmousewheel = handler;
+        else if(!element.isAddedWheelEvent) {
+            element.isAddedWheelEvent = true;
+            element.addEventListener('wheel', handler, {passive: false});
+        }
     } else {
         var wheelEventName = element.onwheel !== undefined ? 'wheel' : 'mousewheel';