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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (21%)

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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.

2006 Honda Element

Engine not specified

80000 mi

US $2598
rear struts replaced front lower ball joints replaced 

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2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

101000 mi

US $1400
Rear wheel camber adjustment not possible due to worn components. All replaced. 
82000 mi

US $48
Metallic banging noise coming from passenger side front on acceleration and deceleration. Shop could hear the noise but could not find the cause.  

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2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

165000 mi

US $225
Also replaced rear sway bar bushings. 
168600 mi Replaced sway bar bushings & sway bar links front and rear. 
187600 mi

US $1200
Replaced struts all 4 corners 

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2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

77000 mi

US $575
Rubber bushings on ends of sway bar worn. 
86000 mi

US $500
replaced rear struts replaced front struts, tie rods, tires, etc. 
134000 mi

US $1200
One tie rod was broken, both were replaced. 
145000 mi tie straps for the rear axles were replaced rear bushings replaced a week later 

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2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

164535 mi

US $341
heard noise from rear, esp when making right turn. Replaced Stabilizer END LINKS, torqued all points. 
163400 mi

US $500
Leaking right strut, replaced both it and the left one 
236000 mi

US $5000
Front and rear shocks struts and mounts worn out. Vehicle was unstable and had a poor ride. Additional repairs included power steering pump replacement. 
184000 mi

US $100
Changed rear struts 
84000 mi

US $200
Upper rear control arms were bent and would not allow for wheel allignment 

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2006 Honda Element Suspension Problems

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