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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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Chart based on 184 repairs.
2003 Honda Element suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (25%)
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 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 66960 mi C $150 |
Stablizer rod Rear stablizer links |
| 72200 mi C $1200 |
Left front ball joint. Replaced. |
| 83700 mi C $100 |
Lower ball joint boot split. |
| 51300 mi US $35 |
sway bar link |
| 202700 mi US $1200 |
brought vehicle in because of a loud clicking noise when turning steering wheel. Mechanic said it was bad axles and replaced them both. Problem was not solved, brought back to dealer and they said it was probably something in the tie rod end |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 179000 mi US $793 |
Also rear right sway bar/bushings repaired (different issue). |
| 137800 mi US $450 |
Replacement of front struts. |
| 75000 mi US $425 |
Replace both front shocks because left front shock blew out prematurely. |
| 125000 mi US $950 |
Both front and rear suspension linkage control arms replaced. Right front suspension linkage and both rear trailing arms replaced. |
| 140000 mi US $300 |
Left front suspension/steering assembly. |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 134000 mi US $150 |
noisy handling |
| 138000 mi US $600 |
Noise from front end when car hits bumps. Struts and wheel bearing failed. |
| 160000 mi US $60 |
replaced Front Swaybar links replaced Front Swaybar links |
| 190000 mi US $850 |
Replaced all 4 struts, ball joints, tie rod ends and bushings. Replaced all 4 struts, ball joints, tie rod ends and bushings. Replaced all 4 brake rotors and rebuilt the calipers. |
| 205800 mi US $160 |
PS Pump started making some noise. I thought I'd replace it before it went out. It was the original pump. |
| 215800 mi US $350 |
Replaced bushings |
| 82000 mi US $75 |
Replaced the rear sway bar links. |
| 83800 mi US $50 |
replaced front sway bar links |
| 88300 mi US $245 |
Replaced left and right compliance bushings. |
| 84000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced tie-rods and performed alignment replaced front struts |
| 101000 mi US $275 |
banging sound from front end, had lower tie rod replaced |
| 99000 mi US $75 |
Rear sway bar bushings and end links were replaced. |
| 102000 mi US $100 |
Power Steering line rotted out. Replaced with new one. |
| 96200 mi US $800 |
issue with suspension/alignment |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 167000 mi US $300 |
Rear struts needed replacing |
| 203000 mi US $589 |
Replaced all 4 struts |
| 174500 mi | back lowering springs snapped, replaced with originals |
| 179000 mi US $200 |
Rear swaybar end link snapped. Replaced both end links in the rear. |
| 281000 mi US $125 |
Left Upper, Rubber Strut Mount |
| 92380 mi | Replace links and bushings; Very rattly before repair |
| 95480 mi C $140 |
Right rear wheel bearing replace Son owns shop |
| 52000 mi | Squeaking coming from front suspension. Front struts were replaced. When the front struts were replaced a week or two before, the mechanic did not tighten the nut enough and the struts started squeaking. On the second trip he just torqued down the nut to fix the noise. |
| 60000 mi US $96 |
Replaced one upper strut mount. |
| 107000 mi US $20 |
power steering groaning. flushed power steering fluid twice. fluid was filthy---seemed to be contaminated with water. installed new ps fluid and groaning has stopped. |
| 122000 mi US $160 |
replaced rear stabilizer links and sway bar bushings |
| 127000 mi US $750 |
replaced 2 front shock/strut assemblies replaced front lower control arms (both) |
| 130000 mi US $380 |
replaced both rear shock/struts with new Honda complete asemblies |
| 55000 mi | Both front sway bar links replaced (RF Snapped). |
| 80000 mi US $480 |
Rack leak. Replaced with aftermarket |
| 130000 mi US $250 |
Tie rod end worn. replaced. |
| 144000 mi US $50 |
Lower Ball joint split, replaced. Also replaced compliance bushings due to clunk noise. |
| 162600 mi US $500 |
Replaced all struts and springs with KYB struts. |
| 183000 mi US $250 |
Replaced upper strut mounts. |
| 158500 mi US $1120 |
Shocks and struts have been bad since about 60K miles - finally became so bad that work had to be done. Replaced all. Ordered during previous repair trip. Also repalce front rotors and pads. |
2003 Honda Element 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| 91000 mi US $400 |
Rear strut mounts and new rear struts - due to noise |
2003 Honda Element 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 152000 mi US $1500 |
Needed to be replaced |
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