| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Honda Element repairs by problem area
Engine (6%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (19%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (50%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (3%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 32 repairs.
2008 Honda Element electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 59000 mi US $270 |
Seemed like an alternator starter issue but was a simple battery replacement. Also had oil changed while there. |
| 19107 mi | Alternator completely failed and caused battery to also fail due to lack of charging over period of time. Alternator and battery both replaced under warranty. No further problems after repair. |
2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 32000 mi | Battery would go dead overnight. New battery under warranty. problem persisted. Pulled the fuses one at a time, and measured the current draw. There was a zombie load. Dealer replaced a relay, did not solve. Widely discussed on Internet |
2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 3000 mi | The right rear tail light went out for the 2nd time!! The dealer checked the electricial system and replaced the bulb under warranty.They advised it was a "freak" problem with the bulb. |
| 86000 mi US $110 |
Car would not start, battery had no power. Replaced battery with a new one. |
| 98000 mi US $20 |
Headlight bulb (low beam) was out on passenger side. Replaced both headlight bulbs. |
| 99000 mi US $100 |
Driver side power window would not go up. The regulator and motor were broken and required replacement. |
| 113000 mi US $10 |
Passenger side brake light not working. Replaced both passenger and driver side brake light bulbs. About 15 minutes for both sides. |
| 108000 mi | replaced main ground to motor and chassis from battery. |
| 125000 mi US $350 |
Replaced driver side window regulator |
| 46200 mi US $300 |
Passenger window regulator failed. |
| 54000 mi US $20 |
Bad ELD (electronic load detector) causing lights to flicker. Easily replaced. |
2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD
| 150000 mi US $15 |
replace bulb |
| 71000 mi US $100 |
Unable to economically repair oem TPMS. Installed aftermarket system. Many better features than oem anyway. |
| 81000 mi US $100 |
Replaced 8 yr old working battery for repair prevention. Replaced right headlight bulb during inspection. 18.00 |
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