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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%)
Chart based on 473 repairs.
Honda Element engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 103 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 84600 mi | replacement of aftermarket (Nippondenso?) O2 sensor. The defective sensor had been installed to replace one stolen as part of a catalytic converter theft. Replaced with an OEM sensor. No charge under shop warranty. |
2011 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD
| 33200 mi | Oxygen sensor failed, replaced. New oxygen sensor failed after two weeks, replaced, failed again. Still waiting for a decent quality O2 sensor to replace 2nd sensor that is still installed.. check engine light still on. |
| 35000 mi US $65 |
Install/test 3rd O2 sensor |
| 49446 mi US $1301 |
Replaced O2 sensor Replaced A pipe, flange, and additional exhaust pipe. |
2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 91000 mi | error code P1009, Variable valve timing control. My E ran rough. I pulled the 2 bolts off holding the cam phaser on the timing belt side rear of engine. Cleaned the screens and inner plunger, tested with 12 volts, installed,15mins tot. easy. |
2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD
| 211000 mi US $650 |
Valve adjustment |
2007 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 110980 mi C $350 |
Sensor that sends gas to engine: replaced |
| 110980 mi | Engine light reappeared: cleared the light BUT was told catalytic converter need replacing TRADED IN FOR 2015 CADDY ATS TURBO but right after the 2007 honda apparently 2 cylinders seized on test drive! |
| 48000 mi US $108 |
Replace worn drive belt |
2007 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD
| 80300 mi US $375 |
tail pipe rusted fell off, replaced |
| 200000 mi US $1000 |
Was leaking oil |
| 84000 mi US $650 |
Replaced noisy water pump |
| 155758 mi C $146 |
alternator drive belt, serpentine belt |
2006 Honda Element
Engine not specified
| 140200 mi US $50 |
a/c condenser fan died |
| 80000 mi US $2598 |
Replaced front motor mount, rear mount, transmission mount. Car vibrates now and did not before, just made some rattling noise. |
2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 91300 mi US $225 |
Rocker Position Sensor failed, giving a Check Engine Light and violent loss of power during acceleration. Shop replaced the sensor. |
| 127000 mi US $200 |
I replaced the spark plugs and all four coil packs. Valve clearances were tighter than specification after only 30,000 miles. Engine misfired in cylinders 1 and 2 and tripped CEL, and replacing coil packs did not alleviate symptoms. Engine was misfiring on cylinders 1 and 2, triggering CEL. |
| 139000 mi | #4 coil pack failed, causing misfires. All four coil packs were replaced less than a year prior. I got the part replaced at no cost under the part warranty (I believe the replacement coil pack was defective). |
2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 72000 mi | CEL came on. Code did not directly reveal part failure. eventual diagnosis was need for valve adjustment, generally not expected 'til 110K, but adjusting the valves fixed the problem. also replaced the spark plugs. Engine runs much smoother. |
2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 71920 mi C $320 |
replace belt tensioner |
| 134000 mi US $1200 |
Drive belt needed replacement. |
| 159000 mi | Catalytic converter |
2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 209900 mi US $120 |
valve lash adj way overdue for CEL...#2 misfire, did not resolve CEL. |
| 119000 mi US $400 |
malfunction indicator -codes to replace VTech sensor solenoid. local mechanic reset codes but special tool need to do replacement |
| 127000 mi US $170 |
It was a leaky oil pressure switch |
| 236000 mi US $5000 |
Drive belt, front and rear brake pads and rotors, valve cover gasket, and Vtec solenoid. |
| 245000 mi US $500 |
Engine mounts replaced... |
2005 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 191000 mi US $700 |
oil leak near the valve cover (if I have this correct- I think there was a sensor near this??) - we had been watching it for a while (several years) it was finally bad enough to fix |
| 68000 mi US $100 |
Replaced Vtec solenoid switch. |
| 140000 mi US $85 |
Replaced VTEC solenoid. Car running very badly when part malfunctioned. |
| 148000 mi | Serpentine belt replacement |
| 162000 mi US $50 |
rough idle |
2005 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 69000 mi US $300 |
The 3rd gear pressure sensor went bad on the transmission causing the "D" light to flash... $50 part, $150 labor. |
| 36200 mi US $400 |
serpentine belt needed to be replaced. |
| 75000 mi US $400 |
Replace exhaust system due to rust through |
| 19000 mi US $120 |
service rear differential fluid |
| 130000 mi US $75 |
muffler hangers replaced |
2005 Honda Element 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 219000 mi | Vehicle currently in the shop. I was informed that it needs a new engine, plus the transmission mount is cracked and it needs some other work. Cost would be over $5000. Decided not worth it for mileage over 200,000 - looking for new car. |
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 216000 mi US $300 |
oil leak on oil sensor and valve cover gasket |
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 120280 mi C $55 |
Violent vibration/shudder during hard acceleration - reported front drive shafts and lower front engine mount for MT |
| 140600 mi | VTEC solenoid gasket replaced to halt oil leak all exhaust hardware and gaskets replaced to stop exhaust leaks and noise at joints |
| 166780 mi | broken wire at radiator fan switch connector - repaired by myself in under 2 hours. |
| 168640 mi C $30 |
replaced exhaust manifold heat shield |
| 178560 mi | replaced leaking engine block oil pressure switch |
| 194680 mi C $800 |
oil pan leak repair chain tensioner cover leaking crankshaft oil seal leaking |
| 144000 mi US $950 |
leaking water pump seal replaced when serpentine belt serviced |
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 95000 mi US $30 |
Engine stalling at idle. Caused by dirty air control valve. |
| 106000 mi US $30 |
MIL P0442, P0456. Change worn out gas cap, reset light. |
| 115000 mi US $400 |
Replace all 4 motor mount |
| 156000 mi US $200 |
Technition stated V-Tek valve is leaking oil slightly. Have white cement driveway...no leak evident. Will use heavier oil to probably prevent leak from re-occurring (they used lighter oil than I asked for last oil change). |
| 187000 mi US $265 |
Vehicle began to lose power on Highway.Took it to dealer out of town. Replace Oil Pressure Switch. |
| 195000 mi US $750 |
Oil leak.Diagnosed as Valve Cover gasket. Replace gasket, spark Plugs and plug seals. Took vehicle home-oil leak on drive way in the morning. Returned to dealer. Diagnosed (after 2 days) as oil pressure valve. Next morning, still have leak. |
| 201000 mi US $300 |
Engine Light appeared engine accelleration decreased while driving. Took it directly to the shop. Oil pan gasket broken...oil was 2 quarts low. Replaced oil pan gasket, did oil change. |
| 202700 mi US $258 |
Replace oil pressure sending switch and solenoid. (again) |
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 106000 mi US $234 |
Dealer replaced transmission pressure switch. |
| 40250 mi US $11 |
Replaced rusted out lower catalytic converter shield |
| 14700 mi US $200 |
Tune up- spark plugs trans fluid. Checked all hoses, oil change. |
| 129900 mi US $700 |
Replaced broken engine mount |
2003 Honda Element
Engine not specified
| 142000 mi US $150 |
the exhaust pipe needed to be replaced |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 29000 mi US $400 |
Replaced the vtc solenoid and actuator. |
| 30000 mi US $35 |
Code trip |
| 90520 mi C $300 |
Idle control valve replacement |
| 96820 mi C $600 |
Serpentine belt replaced Engine temperature sensor wires rusted out |
| 193200 mi US $1280 |
Check engine light came on,O2 sensor failed, throttle body cleaned, power steering dirty and replaced, manual transmission fluid replace, synthetic oil change |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 166400 mi US $220 |
Knock sensor failed |
| 170000 mi US $220 |
Ignition switch failed |
| 15000 mi | Passenger Seat Belt Sensor failed causing error message. Repaired under warranty. |
| 55500 mi US $188 |
Replace Oxygen Sensor, Conduct VA Safety Inspeciton |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 59000 mi US $311 |
Third gear pressure switch needed to be diagnosed and replaced. |
| 71000 mi US $120 |
Flange rusted between the tailpipe and the muffler and the tailpipe needed to be replaced. |
| 88300 mi US $245 |
replaced serpentine belt and belt tensioner |
| 84000 mi US $700 |
replaced 02 sensor replaced catalytic converter |
| 98000 mi US $680 |
replaced resonator on exhaust |
| 195000 mi US $350 |
Replaced Water pump, idler bearing and serpentine belt Replaced Water pump, Alternator,idler bearing & serpentine belt |
| 294350 mi US $110 |
the Vtek Solenoid/Pressure Switch was sticking, causing the engine to stay below 2500 rpms. Ordered a new part, then YouTube and I changed it out. |
| 104000 mi | bolt rotted out of exhaust manifold, more engine noise, replaced bolt |
| 118000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced front end exhaust system, gaskets |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 203000 mi US $589 |
4 motor mounts |
| 137000 mi US $220 |
oxygen sensor replaced and four new plugs |
| 143000 mi | sections of original exhaust pipe were replaced |
| 153800 mi US $250 |
exhaust to manifold gasket and studs |
| 199000 mi US $650 |
Exhaust system became detached from the engine and chassis, possibly due to road debris. System replace except for catalytic converter, which was reusable. |
| 164000 mi US $200 |
Exhaust needed welding. |
| 165000 mi US $400 |
Radiator was leaking and needed to be replaced. |
| 66000 mi US $140 |
Exhaust noise! Spot weld heat shield on Cat. Replace leaking gasket. Replace flange. |
| 70000 mi US $60 |
Muffler mount bracket broken. Welding used to repair. |
| 83000 mi US $700 |
Oil Pan replaced due to rust and starting to leak. |
| 119000 mi US $50 |
Check engine light came on---ran OBD-ll scan--got code p0141--bad O2 sensor. Replaced Cat sensor. |
| 119000 mi US $180 |
Replaced electric radiator fan and condenser fan because of they had both quit working. This caused overheating when running AC while sitting still. |
| 123000 mi US $200 |
replaced front and side engine mounts, also replaced transmission/motor mount |
| 142500 mi US $220 |
cooling fan broke which caused over heating and eventually a cracked radiator |
| 149700 mi US $2000 |
replaced engine |
| 176000 mi US $20 |
replaced water pump |
| 133000 mi US $12 |
Motor mount would make groan/creak sound. Filled with urethane. Problem alleviated. |
| 164000 mi US $100 |
Replaced all motor mounts, all worn out. |
| 96100 mi | Rusted exhaust bolts to catalytic converter and upper exhaust flange. Two sets of boltssprings and new gaskets. |
| 136000 mi US $110 |
The VTEC soleniod sensor was showing a high voltage error. Instead of replacing just the sensor I replaced the entire spool valve assembly. Part 15810-RAA-A03 |
| 185000 mi US $400 |
Vtec sensor went bad. The check engine light came on and the vehicle was bucking similar to an oxygen sensor type problem. dealer replaced the part and she's running great. |
| 156000 mi US $350 |
On intermittent basis cooling fan(s?) failed to come on causing the engine to overheat. Replaced relay, thermostat and temp. sensor. Seems to have solved the problem since no incidents after repair. |
| 158500 mi US $260 |
When prior cooling system repair was done mechanic failed to observe 3 aged 5/16" coolant hoses in the vicinity of the intake manifold. One of these hoses failed which nearly fried the engine. Replaced these three hoses, $200. Remove and replace oil sending unit due to leaking engine oil, $60. |
| 166000 mi US $532 |
One cooling fan failed - replaced both since access time was significant. |
| 159500 mi US $200 |
Engine mount had small cracks on left side (driver side). |
| 138000 mi US $197 |
cooling leak |
| 142100 mi US $375 |
O2 SENSOR |
| 202500 mi US $400 |
Misfires on 2nd cylinder. Coil packs and spark plugs had already been replaced. Needed a valve adjustment |
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