2006 Honda Element Honda Element 2006

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2006 Honda Element repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (7%)

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2006 Honda Element brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (67%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Honda Element

Engine not specified

132000 mi

US $450
Had frozen caliper RT side. Previously in July 2012 had the same problem with LFT side 

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2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

72000 mi

US $365
Front brake caliper seized and damaged other brake components, requiring replacement of front calipers, rotors, pads, and brake fluid. Shop installed wrong parts the first time, then incorrectly the 2nd time, causing brake failure. Fixed with third trip. 
85000 mi

US $200
Car was making a metallic banging noise on accel and decel. Shop replaced corroded rear brake pad tracks and brake pads, as the brake pads would not always return to normal position after using brakes.  

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2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

191300 mi Rear pads due to stuck caliper. Caliper was re-manufactured. Repaired and replaced pads. 
207000 mi

US $150
Replaced front rotors, pads, and lubed caliper pins 

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2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

74000 mi

US $400
Front bad discs worn; replaced pads. 

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2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

163000 mi

US $598
replace brake pads,rear rotor shoes, oil change,fluid & saftety check 
202000 mi front pads, rotors and 1 rear emergency brake setup. 
72200 mi

US $450
Replace stuck caliper 

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2006 Honda Element Brake Problems

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