2003 Honda Element Honda Element 2003

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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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2003 Honda Element brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 11 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 AWD

121000 mi

US $730
Rotor stuck on left rear wheel & pretty much wrecked the works. Ended up replacing rear brakes altogether. 
186000 mi

US $400
right rear brake caliper replaced, rear pads replaced and flush/fill brake fluid 
142000 mi

US $480
Brake caliper was replaced (but new noise has started) ABS light on for wheel speed sensor (decided not to repair) 

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2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

73000 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 
109740 mi

C $900
replaced drums, calipers, brake pads, brake hoses  
90000 mi

US $600
Brakes: pads, rotors, or drums, repair 

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2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

183000 mi

US $250
Replaced failing front calipers. New pads. New brake lines. 
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 
130000 mi

US $350
1 rear caliper, 2 rotors and pads 

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2003 Honda Element Brake Problems

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