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2003 Honda Element repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (29%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (4%)
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- 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 184 repairs.
2003 Honda Element transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (15%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 96820 mi C $600 |
Clutch linkages rusted out. |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 88120 mi US $3000 |
replaced manual transmission/clutch replaced manual transmission and clutch |
| 100000 mi US $1200 |
transmission rebuilt |
| 159000 mi US $290 |
Clutch master cylinder failed dramatically. Mechanic indicated it "exploded". It was replaced and all was well. |
| 161000 mi | The clutch master cylinder failed again after just 800 miles. Replaced by shop at no charge. Used stronger bolts per a post the mechanic had seen on an online forum. |
| 161700 mi | The clutch master cylinder failed a third time. Replaced this time with an OEM part. No one knows why it keeps failing. |
| 179000 mi US $793 |
Propeller shaft linkage for AWD was cracked, replaced with new part. |
| 142000 mi US $480 |
transmission fluid replaced to hope for smoother shifting |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 203000 mi US $589 |
front cv joints |
| 207000 mi US $69 |
Rear differential mounts Front ball joints |
| 149000 mi | Major transmission issues we decided not to repair |
| 122000 mi US $160 |
rear differential mount assembly replaced |
| 158200 mi US $3500 |
Needed to rebuild transmission. Shift from 1st to 2nd gear was slamming, and other gears shifts were flaring. |
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