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2005 Honda Element repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (5%)

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2005 Honda Element brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Honda Element 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

140000 mi

US $700
Rear calipers sticking, significantly rusted. Rotors warped. Replaced calipers/rotors/pads. 
52000 mi

US $180
Car was pulling to left. After 3 alignments it was determined that a defective rear caliper was creating a continuous drag and creating the pulling. The caliper assy was replaced and the problem is gone. 

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2005 Honda Element 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

181000 mi

US $190
Caliper was leaking brake fluid at the wheel. Had caliper replaced. 

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2005 Honda Element 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

118000 mi

US $2500
replace rear brakes and pads 
62000 mi

US $130
New brake caliper bracket for driver side rear. 
94000 mi

US $200
replaced frozen calipers , pads and brake hoses on right and left rear. 
75000 mi

US $600
Replaced both rear brake calipers and one set of brake pads. 
153000 mi

US $664
Replaced frt brake pads and calipers (bolts rusted on calipers) resurfaced frt brake pads. Initially reommended at a regular oil change. 

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2005 Honda Element Brake Problems

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