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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 473 repairs.
Honda Element brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (58%)
< $100 (9%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 28500 mi US $250 |
replace rotors |
| US $1500 | VSA/ABS control module failed and had to be replaced |
2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 99000 mi US $120 |
Driver side front brake pads seized up and dragging on the rotor once car is driven for a few miles. Replaced the front rotors and brake pads for both front wheels. |
| 109000 mi US $175 |
Brakes making loud scraping sound. Replaced all 4 brake discs and brake pads for front and rear wheels. |
2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD
| 77000 mi | Replaced brake pads and rotors. Replaced all calipers and brake hoses just so I wouldn't have to deal with brakes for a few years. |
| 77000 mi | One of rebuilt calipers leaked around seals. Warranty replacement by O'Reilly's. |
2007 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 148800 mi C $230 |
Front calliper seized. |
| 184000 mi US $120 |
Repair hanging rear brake, replace parking brake drums. |
2007 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 28000 mi | Dealer felt ABS module was dodgy, replaced for free under warranty. Car had been making occasional odd noises when braking, haven't heard them since. |
2007 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 98000 mi US $162 |
One of the rear calipers had locked up and caused the break pads to wear out completely. For good measure, I replaced both calipers. The other side was fine. So far the breaks are the only part of the Honda Element that has been a problem |
2007 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD
| 134555 mi C $1100 |
replace front and rear brake pads and rotors, clean and lubricate callipers and slide mechanisms |
| 80000 mi US $120 |
Replaced Brake pads |
| 249000 mi US $550 |
rear left brake locked up |
2006 Honda Element
Engine not specified
| 132000 mi US $450 |
Had frozen caliper RT side. Previously in July 2012 had the same problem with LFT side |
2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 72000 mi US $365 |
Front brake caliper seized and damaged other brake components, requiring replacement of front calipers, rotors, pads, and brake fluid. Shop installed wrong parts the first time, then incorrectly the 2nd time, causing brake failure. Fixed with third trip. |
| 85000 mi US $200 |
Car was making a metallic banging noise on accel and decel. Shop replaced corroded rear brake pad tracks and brake pads, as the brake pads would not always return to normal position after using brakes. |
2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 191300 mi | Rear pads due to stuck caliper. Caliper was re-manufactured. Repaired and replaced pads. |
| 207000 mi US $150 |
Replaced front rotors, pads, and lubed caliper pins |
2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 74000 mi US $400 |
Front bad discs worn; replaced pads. |
2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 163000 mi US $598 |
replace brake pads,rear rotor shoes, oil change,fluid & saftety check |
| 202000 mi | front pads, rotors and 1 rear emergency brake setup. |
| 72200 mi US $450 |
Replace stuck caliper |
2005 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 52000 mi US $180 |
Car was pulling to left. After 3 alignments it was determined that a defective rear caliper was creating a continuous drag and creating the pulling. The caliper assy was replaced and the problem is gone. |
| 140000 mi US $700 |
Rear calipers sticking, significantly rusted. Rotors warped. Replaced calipers/rotors/pads. |
2005 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 181000 mi US $190 |
Caliper was leaking brake fluid at the wheel. Had caliper replaced. |
2005 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 118000 mi US $2500 |
replace rear brakes and pads |
| 75000 mi US $600 |
Replaced both rear brake calipers and one set of brake pads. |
| 153000 mi US $664 |
Replaced frt brake pads and calipers (bolts rusted on calipers) resurfaced frt brake pads. Initially reommended at a regular oil change. |
| 62000 mi US $130 |
New brake caliper bracket for driver side rear. |
| 94000 mi US $200 |
replaced frozen calipers , pads and brake hoses on right and left rear. |
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 126 mi US $145 |
Rear pads and rotors |
| 194160 mi | rear brake caliper piston boot loose with corrosion. rebuilt both rear brake calipers |
| 53000 mi US $950 |
Scraping in brakes, metal on metal. Left rear caliper sticking. Replace all four rear pads (ceramic) Replace both rear rotors Replace both rear calipers Replace both rear brake hoses |
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 127800 mi US $150 |
Front Rotor wrap, Rotor and pad remove and replaced. |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 121000 mi US $730 |
Rotor stuck on left rear wheel & pretty much wrecked the works. Ended up replacing rear brakes altogether. |
| 142000 mi US $480 |
Brake caliper was replaced (but new noise has started) ABS light on for wheel speed sensor (decided not to repair) |
| 186000 mi US $400 |
right rear brake caliper replaced, rear pads replaced and flush/fill brake fluid |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 109740 mi C $900 |
replaced drums, calipers, brake pads, brake hoses |
| 92300 mi US $1300 |
rebuilt rear calipers as they were seized |
| 98000 mi US $680 |
replaced front calipers, resurfaced front rotors. |
| 108300 mi US $120 |
replaced abs wheel sensor |
| 90000 mi US $600 |
Brakes: pads, rotors, or drums, repair |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 80000 mi US $300 |
Replace front brake calipers (for extreme rust) and bleed brakes. Two new calipers $110 each New brake fluid $5 Labor $80 |
| 183000 mi US $250 |
Replaced failing front calipers. New pads. New brake lines. |
| 130000 mi US $350 |
1 rear caliper, 2 rotors and pads |
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