| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2004 Honda Element repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 70 repairs.
2004 Honda Element engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 216000 mi US $300 |
oil leak on oil sensor and valve cover gasket |
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 144000 mi US $950 |
leaking water pump seal replaced when serpentine belt serviced |
| 120280 mi C $55 |
Violent vibration/shudder during hard acceleration - reported front drive shafts and lower front engine mount for MT |
| 140600 mi | VTEC solenoid gasket replaced to halt oil leak all exhaust hardware and gaskets replaced to stop exhaust leaks and noise at joints |
| 166780 mi | broken wire at radiator fan switch connector - repaired by myself in under 2 hours. |
| 168640 mi C $30 |
replaced exhaust manifold heat shield |
| 178560 mi | replaced leaking engine block oil pressure switch |
| 194680 mi C $800 |
oil pan leak repair chain tensioner cover leaking crankshaft oil seal leaking |
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 95000 mi US $30 |
Engine stalling at idle. Caused by dirty air control valve. |
| 106000 mi US $30 |
MIL P0442, P0456. Change worn out gas cap, reset light. |
| 115000 mi US $400 |
Replace all 4 motor mount |
| 156000 mi US $200 |
Technition stated V-Tek valve is leaking oil slightly. Have white cement driveway...no leak evident. Will use heavier oil to probably prevent leak from re-occurring (they used lighter oil than I asked for last oil change). |
| 187000 mi US $265 |
Vehicle began to lose power on Highway.Took it to dealer out of town. Replace Oil Pressure Switch. |
| 195000 mi US $750 |
Oil leak.Diagnosed as Valve Cover gasket. Replace gasket, spark Plugs and plug seals. Took vehicle home-oil leak on drive way in the morning. Returned to dealer. Diagnosed (after 2 days) as oil pressure valve. Next morning, still have leak. |
| 201000 mi US $300 |
Engine Light appeared engine accelleration decreased while driving. Took it directly to the shop. Oil pan gasket broken...oil was 2 quarts low. Replaced oil pan gasket, did oil change. |
| 202700 mi US $258 |
Replace oil pressure sending switch and solenoid. (again) |
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 14700 mi US $200 |
Tune up- spark plugs trans fluid. Checked all hoses, oil change. |
| 129900 mi US $700 |
Replaced broken engine mount |
| 106000 mi US $234 |
Dealer replaced transmission pressure switch. |
| 40250 mi US $11 |
Replaced rusted out lower catalytic converter shield |
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