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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%)
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 184 repairs.
2003 Honda Element electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Honda Element
Engine not specified
| 90520 mi | Seatbelt light on when sold. |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 68000 mi US $300 |
Alternator bearings went bad. Replaced with rebuilt. |
| 187000 mi US $450 |
air conditioner would not hold charge |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 101000 mi US $140 |
Had starter rebuilt. |
| 174000 mi US $50 |
driver side power lock stopped working, replaced power lock actuator. |
| 90800 mi | AC compressor failed right away. |
| 142000 mi US $303 |
Blower fan & resister failed Blower motor and resister were replaced |
| 151000 mi | Airbag failure light remained on. Problem traced to failed sensor in driver's seatbelt buckle. Dealer repaired under "warranty" |
| 161700 mi US $54 |
Driver side door lock rebuilt |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 176000 mi US $350 |
alternator, |
| 249000 mi US $150 |
Replaced the Starter. This required Removing the Intake manifold. (The starter is nestled underneath) So---Starter + Manifold Gasket. |
| 17000 mi US $1500 |
Ac compressor failed. Sold car as repair cost was 50% of car value. |
| 90000 mi US $500 |
Alternator needed to be replaced. |
| 109120 mi C $100 |
Windshield washer pump replaced. |
| 70000 mi US $2100 |
Air conditioning compressor bad. After complaining about quality and requesting bad compressor to establish why it went bad, I was only charged 1/2 of the $2,100 repair price. |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 173000 mi US $450 |
Alternator was weak to charge battery. Was OEM original alternator from 2003. Replaced with another new OEM Denso from Honda. |
| 163000 mi US $80 |
Replacement for faulty Genuine Honda 79330-S5A-942 Heater Blower Transistor |
| 174500 mi | replace alternator |
| 180000 mi | Driver window ceased to roll down, needed small motor replacement |
| 158000 mi US $2100 |
Compressor clutch failed - inspection revealed leaking seal also so necessary to replace compressor & clutch. Unable to locate vendor who would warrant compressor unless condensor (with integrated valve) was changed - this doubled cost. |
| 161820 mi | Replaced alternator. |
| 212800 mi US $425 |
Lost power when driving all electrical systems slowly shut down. They replaced my alternator and a computer module. It happened again after an hour of driving and they replaced a throttle control computer. |
| 92000 mi US $9 |
brake light switch. could not shift out of park. replaced switch now works fine |
| 100000 mi US $90 |
Window regulator on passgr. side. for the third time! Once on the driver's side. These regulators are horrible |
| 125300 mi US $151 |
a/c switch went bad |
| 135000 mi US $80 |
Recharge ac |
| 158000 mi US $350 |
rebuilt starter |
| 79200 mi US $150 |
Replaced the motor for the drivers side window. |
| 80000 mi US $125 |
Power window control not working on passenger side |
| 80000 mi US $250 |
Passenger side window would not go up. Passenger side window regulator replaced. Battery being drained by the radio Moon roof leaks |
| 75640 mi C $120 |
srs light came on |
| 119500 mi US $95 |
driver side window stopped working. replaced regulator assemble (including new motor) |
| 139000 mi US $100 |
Passenger side window rolled down on it's own while I was driving down the street. Would not roll up. Replaced regulator assembly. |
| 121000 mi | a/c need some R124 |
| 133700 mi US $650 |
replace starter |
| 184500 mi US $455 |
starter wouldn't work. replaced. car towed to shop. starter replaced. oil change while there. |
| 130000 mi US $250 |
Replaced Fan blower relay. For $35. Self repaired. |
| 131500 mi US $45 |
Starter wouldn't always reliably start the car. Got Slower and slower, until it would not turn fast enough to start car. Replaced with used starter, problem resolved. |
| 139000 mi | SRS light intermittent. Took to dealer for diagnosis. Trouble code 9-3, drivers buckle electronics failed. Replaced free of charge under Honda Lifetime Seatbelt warranty. |
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