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2007 Honda Element repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (44%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (6%)

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2007 Honda Element repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (28%)

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Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Honda Element in Illinois, United States
Nov 2010 - Jul 2015
May 2014

82000 mi

US $10
Headlight bulb replaced 
Honda Element in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
Apr 2015

148800 mi

C $230
Front calliper seized. 
Honda Element in Rhode Island, United States
Oct 2012 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017

184000 mi

US $120
Repair hanging rear brake, replace parking brake drums. 
Honda Element in Georgia, United States
Nov 2010 - Jul 2018
Jun 2017

141000 mi

US $500
Driver side window motor failed. Window stuck open. 

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2007 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Honda Element in Oregon, United States
Nov 2009 - Sep 2014
Jan 2009

28000 mi
Dealer felt ABS module was dodgy, replaced for free under warranty. Car had been making occasional odd noises when braking, haven't heard them since. 

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2007 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Element in California, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
Sep 2016

48000 mi

US $108
Replace worn drive belt 
Feb 2017

54000 mi

US $810
Replaced defective driver's side power window motor and window regulator. 
Honda Element in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2015 - Mar 2016
Dec 2015

110980 mi

C $1000
Serpentine chain replaced..hard to get to! New alternator. Vehicle does not have a timing belt..good news. Brake wear is huge..larger tires? although i live in calming traffic zone (speed bumps). Oh still waiting for Honda recall on air bags. 
Feb 2016

110980 mi

C $350
Sensor that sends gas to engine: replaced 
Mar 2016

110980 mi
Engine light reappeared: cleared the light BUT was told catalytic converter need replacing TRADED IN FOR 2015 CADDY ATS TURBO but right after the 2007 honda apparently 2 cylinders seized on test drive! 
Honda Element in Georgia, United States
Nov 2010 - Oct 2021
Feb 2014

57000 mi

US $40
Headlight burnt out. Replaced both headlight bulbs. 
Oct 2015

74000 mi

US $40
Headlight out. Replaced both bulbs 
May 2016

77000 mi

US $350
Replaced failing right rear wheel bearing 
May 2021

121000 mi

US $650
Replaced steering rack and tie rods 
Honda Element in Kansas, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016

98000 mi

US $162
One of the rear calipers had locked up and caused the break pads to wear out completely. For good measure, I replaced both calipers. The other side was fine. So far the breaks are the only part of the Honda Element that has been a problem 
Feb 2017

100000 mi

US $150
The Voltage regulator was not keeping the battery charged. The alternator was replaced and now works. I was getting buy charging the battery at home. The Element does get driven much. 
Jun 2017

103000 mi

US $250
It was time to replace the tires, the problem was that the mag wheels were severely corroded and needed to be replaced. I found Honda Element steel wheels on EBAY and I needed the use of three websites in order to get four steel wheels that fit. I will never buy a vehicle with mag wheels. Steel wheels are the best. 
Jul 2017

103000 mi

US $200
Replaced the starter motor. The starter was difficult to get to. 

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2007 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

Honda Element in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2010 - Nov 2017
Aug 2017

200000 mi

US $1000
Was leaking oil 
Honda Element in Ohio, United States
Jul 2012 - Apr 2019
Apr 2017

232000 mi

US $120
replaced a relay 
Jul 2018

249000 mi

US $550
rear left brake locked up 
Honda Element in Ohio, United States
Feb 2018 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018

48000 mi
Airbag recall for passenger side. Driver's side was done previously. 
Mar 2020

49000 mi

US $383
Right window lift mechanism was replaced. Window dropped and could not be operated. 
Honda Element in Rhode Island, United States
Jan 2008 - Feb 2015
Mar 2008

5245 mi
Recall for faulty instrument panel - dealer replaced instrument panel. Covered under warranty. 
Jul 2013

48500 mi

US $150
Dealer reported that rubber bushings at end of sway bars were deterioriated, and replaced them. 
Honda Element in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

52000 mi
Known TSB issue re: dashboard gauge cluster needles falling off. 
Honda Element in New York, United States
Feb 2010 - Jul 2011
Mar 2010

74073 mi

US $11
Transmission failed at 73k. I had purchased the Honda Care and the repair as well as a rental car (1 day service!) was covered. 
Honda Element in Michigan, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Nov 2012

58100 mi

US $422
Replaced front lower ball joints. 
Nov 2013

81000 mi

US $72
Replaced rear sway bar bushings. 
Honda Element in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Nov 2013

82320 mi

C $62
Battery failed load test, but still working. Not replaced yet. 
Oct 2014

89160 mi

C $130
Tire pressure sensor defective (leaking), was replaced and tire repaired. 
Oct 2015

102920 mi

C $4110
transmission needed rebuilding due to premature wear, probably from towing beyond specs by previous owner 
Jul 2016

108500 mi

C $212
Inspect AC system, perform leak test, recharge, test 
Aug 2016

110360 mi

C $548
replace steering knuckle, front wheel alignment. replace cv joint, and outer cv boot. 
Jun 2017

117180 mi

C $633
Condenser for air conditioning system was cracked, removed and replaced. Recharged system. 
Aug 2018

129916 mi

C $688
remove and replace starter assembly 
Feb 2019

134555 mi

C $1100
replace front and rear brake pads and rotors, clean and lubricate callipers and slide mechanisms 
Dec 2021

155758 mi

C $146
alternator drive belt, serpentine belt 
Honda Element in Ohio, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016

80300 mi

US $375
replace weak battery tail pipe rusted fell off, replaced 
May 2017

83000 mi

US $499
did not blow cold, no refrigerant replace driver door lock actuator 
Apr 2018

87000 mi

US $1025
Replace AC compressor 
Honda Element in Colorado, United States
- Oct 2007
Oct 2007

10000 mi
Replaced Power Steering Rack due to leaky o-ring. 
Honda Element in Washington, United States
Nov 2014 - Jan 2018
Jan 2015

84000 mi

US $650
Replaced noisy water pump 
Aug 2017

80000 mi

US $120
Replaced Brake pads 
Honda Element in South Carolina, United States
Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011

55000 mi
Tire inflation warning light on and off. Addressed by dealer 

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2007 Honda Element Repair Histories

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