| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 56 repairs.
2005 Honda Element electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 14 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
| 105000 mi US $575 |
Dash lights out, required dash removal and new module. Zeroed the odometer, much bigger deal than would be necessary if they would just use light bulbs in the dash. Stupid really. |
2005 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 117000 mi US $600 |
Failed starter. Hard starting, especially restart when hot. |
| 142000 mi US $1000 |
Alternator failure. Car charging light was on and very loud whine from under the hood. |
| 187000 mi US $130 |
Battery died with no warning. Check engine light went on. Nothing was found except the need for a new battery. |
| 146300 mi US $750 |
Compressor worn out. Had to pay to have old one removed and then I evacuated and recharged. PAIN to remove old one. |
2005 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 55000 mi | Airbag recall |
| 102000 mi US $10 |
Replaced front headlight bulbs, took less than 10 minutes to change both of them. |
| 58000 mi US $350 |
Dealer replaced Instrument Cluster because the dash lights were not working...only the gauge needles and gear indicator would illuminate. Plug on back of cluster was faulty, new cluster fixed the problem. |
| 146400 mi US $150 |
Starter failing to engage. Replaced. Drivers side frontal airbag failure. Self diagnosed. |
| 101200 mi US $55 |
Driver side door window regulator failed and was replaced. |
| 83800 mi US $269 |
electric window failed cables pulled out of housing |
| 84700 mi US $300 |
the passenger window failed what an inferior part two window lifts within a month or so very displeased with Honda |
| 108000 mi US $60 |
Odometer bulbs went bad could not read mileage |
| 78000 mi | Dashlight bulb for the heater/a/c fan control knob burned out (and the dealer wanted abut $150 to pull the dash to get to it). The rear window windshield wiper motor started to make noise when turned on but it still worked OK. The dealer wanted about $200 to replace it since they said it could not be fixed. |
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Honda models.
