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Honda Element repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (5%)

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Honda Element body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (63%)

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2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

46000 mi

US $100
Plastic body panels needed reconditioning 

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2005 Honda Element 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

25000 mi replace drivers seat cushion 
66000 mi Dealer installed a new Pucket (the basket cover overhead to store stuff in). The door that pops open did not open. 

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2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

58000 mi

US $500
A week after replacement of windshield, left side windshield trim now rattles above 40 mph. 

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2003 Honda Element

Engine not specified

142000 mi

US $200
it's rusted all over and shouldn't be. 

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2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

148800 mi

US $45
windshield side cover flew off on highway. It had been making vibrating noise for a while at highway speed, and looks like some of the clips had been broken before since the windshield had been replace twice before. 
155000 mi

US $50
Windshield trim on passenger side flew off, bought trim and clips on line and replaced myself. Both sides flying off due to windshield replaces not replacing broken side cover clips. 

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2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

131500 mi

US $45
Dash had squeak on rough roads from A-Pillars. Took off pillar, added felt & wool to buffer contact from the two plastic pieces. Problem resolved. 

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Honda Element Body Problems

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