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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%)
Chart based on 184 repairs.
2003 Honda Element engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (60%)
< $100 (17%)
Chart based on 48 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
| 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
| 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 |
| 29000 mi US $400 |
Replaced the vtc solenoid and actuator. |
| 30000 mi US $35 |
Code trip |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 15000 mi | Passenger Seat Belt Sensor failed causing error message. Repaired under warranty. |
| 55500 mi US $188 |
Replace Oxygen Sensor, Conduct VA Safety Inspeciton |
| 166400 mi US $220 |
Knock sensor failed |
| 170000 mi US $220 |
Ignition switch failed |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 118000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced front end exhaust system, gaskets |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 203000 mi US $589 |
4 motor mounts |
| 164000 mi US $200 |
Exhaust needed welding. |
| 165000 mi US $400 |
Radiator was leaking and needed to be replaced. |
| 202500 mi US $400 |
Misfires on 2nd cylinder. Coil packs and spark plugs had already been replaced. Needed a valve adjustment |
| 96100 mi | Rusted exhaust bolts to catalytic converter and upper exhaust flange. Two sets of boltssprings and new gaskets. |
| 159500 mi US $200 |
Engine mount had small cracks on left side (driver side). |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 138000 mi US $197 |
cooling leak |
| 142100 mi US $375 |
O2 SENSOR |
| 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 |
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