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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.
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Honda Element other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

11000 mi

US $320
TPMS two (2) sensors needed replacing at approx. 11,000 miles 

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2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

61300 mi

US $25
Tpms valve snapped when checking pressure. Dealer machine is needed to re-program it. $45.00. Bought a tire machine to break bead, remove tpms unit, and install rubber stem. Buying my own tpms resetter and sender before inspection time. 

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2007 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

103000 mi

US $250
It was time to replace the tires, the problem was that the mag wheels were severely corroded and needed to be replaced. I found Honda Element steel wheels on EBAY and I needed the use of three websites in order to get four steel wheels that fit. I will never buy a vehicle with mag wheels. Steel wheels are the best. 

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2007 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

89160 mi

C $130
Tire pressure sensor defective (leaking), was replaced and tire repaired. 
49000 mi

US $383
Right window lift mechanism was replaced. Window dropped and could not be operated. 

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2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

73300 mi

US $500
Passenger side, rear door would not open; latch broke; replaced entire assembly. Latch itself was really cheap, but the amount of labor was excessive. 
77000 mi

US $600
Wheels needed replaced, also got the 4 wheel alignment. 

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2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

30087 mi

US $289
30,000 mile service and warranty windshield replacement. 
92000 mi Seatbelt is not recoiling 
147000 mi

US $460
routine brake wear & replacement 

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2005 Honda Element 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

1000 mi

US $300
windshield 
18000 mi windshield 
22000 mi

US $100
windshield 

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2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

194160 mi fog lights had water buildup and stopped working - replaced front driver seat rocking - TSB - repaired 

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2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

115000 mi

US $100
Driver side window regulator assembly replaced. 

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2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

58000 mi

US $500
Cracked windshield replaced.  

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2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

162900 mi

US $50
common problem of rocking driver seat. Took driver seat out and replaced bushings. 

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2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

55000 mi Windshield made loud pop noise and a week later started a long crack from passenger side, bottom. I see there is legislation over this. 
103000 mi

US $40
Bottom Drivers Door Hinge worn out. Replaced. 
80000 mi

US $52
The hinge or as Honda likes to call it the stiffener failed on the gas fill cover. By failing I mean it fell off in my hand whenever I went to get gas. 

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2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

87700 mi

C $500
Door locks sticking and hard to operate. Not lubrication issue but wear/age of lock mechanism. Mechanism replaced. 
95000 mi

US $9
brake light switch. could not shift out of park. replaced switch now works fine 

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2003 Honda Element 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

75000 mi

US $180
Driver side door lock cylinder - replaced  

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