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%)

Chart based on 184 repairs.
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2003 Honda Element other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 7 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

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. 
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. 
103000 mi

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

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2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

95000 mi

US $9
brake light switch. could not shift out of park. replaced switch now works fine 
87700 mi

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

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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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2003 Honda Element Other Problems

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