2008 Honda Element Honda Element 2008

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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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2008 Honda Element suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (20%)

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2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

45880 mi

C $420
front brake pads& rotors replaced - also left rear strut replaced as fluid leaked out of original 
32000 mi

US $1
The Honda dealer replaced both ball joint boots. Original boots had started to cracked and leak grease. One Honda service adviser quoted $950 for the repair because he stated both steering knuckles had to be replaced. Not so. 

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2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

175000 mi

US $500
New rear struts 
126000 mi

US $635
Sensor for vehicle stability system went, which also caused damage to wheel bearing and magnetic strip. 

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2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

134000 mi

US $1025
Replace front strut assemblies. 

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2008 Honda Element Suspension Problems

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