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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (32%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 19 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

168000 mi

US $1600
AC not working. 

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2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

117000 mi

US $1950
Clutch was replaced, as was the starter. 
120300 mi

US $570
Alternator quit charging battery. Both replaced. 

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2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

147100 mi

US $65
Also had to replace the drivers side window regulator 
165000 mi

US $225
drivers side window regulator failed. This was the second time. First time replaced with an aftermarket regulator. That one only lasted a year. Replaced this time with a honda part. 

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2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

45140 mi

C $90
Battery was not charging due to terminal corrosion. Cleaned & recharged battery.Decided to replace battery as it was 6 years of age. 
77500 mi

C $79
Battery died--- replaced with new unit from Coctco 
72600 mi

US $34
Passenger side air bag recalled and replaced. 
128000 mi

US $500
Needed a new starter. Had milked it for two months. 
161000 mi

US $450
Alternator was replaced 
51400 mi

US $150
Replace alternator. 

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2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

193000 mi

US $750
Cooling in AC had failed. Normal relay replacement but the fans that blow across the cooling coils was dead and had to be replace. Lot of labor costs 
240000 mi I've lost some Lights in the dashboard that include lighting up the mileage and other components so I can't see mileage any more, trip miles etc. That's why I quit updating. The people said the work to get into the dash to replace the component was going to be prohibitive. 
105000 mi

US $500
Replaced altenator 
125000 mi

US $500
New alternator 
150000 mi

US $700
Replaced starter 
181000 mi

US $100
Replaced alternator 
118000 mi

US $250
Starter failed 
168000 mi

US $488
Slow starting for about a month or so prior...finally quit... had to be towed. Pep Boys found bad starter; replaced, problem solved. 

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2006 Honda Element Electrical Problems

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