| 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%)
Chart based on 32 repairs.
2008 Honda Element repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 29 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
| Honda Element in Michigan, United States - Sep 2009 | |||
| Sep 200919107 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. | ||
| Honda Element in North Carolina, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 201459000 miUS $270 | Seemed like an alternator starter issue but was a simple battery replacement. Also had oil changed while there. | ||
| Honda Element in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Sep 201445880 miC $420 | front brake pads& rotors replaced - also left rear strut replaced as fluid leaked out of original | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201532000 miUS $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. | ||
2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Honda Element in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2014 - May 2017 | |||
| Apr 2017126000 miUS $635 | Sensor for vehicle stability system went, which also caused damage to wheel bearing and magnetic strip. | ||
| Honda Element in Maryland, United States Mar 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017 | 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 | ||
| Honda Element in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jun 201028500 miUS $250 | replace rotors | ||
| Jan 201446000 miUS $1500 | VSA/ABS control module failed and had to be replaced | ||
| Honda Element in Minnesota, United States Feb 2017 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jul 2017175000 miUS $500 | New rear struts | ||
2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Element in Florida, United States Jan 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jul 201491000 mi | error code P1009, Variable valve timing control. My E ran rough. I pulled the 2 bolts off holding the cam phaser on the timing belt side rear of engine. Cleaned the screens and inner plunger, tested with 12 volts, installed,15mins tot. easy. | ||
| Jun 2015108000 mi | replaced main ground to motor and chassis from battery. | ||
| Honda Element in Texas, United States Feb 2017 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Aug 2017175000 miUS $50 | 3rd gear pressure switch | ||
| Honda Element in Connecticut, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201586000 miUS $110 | Car would not start, battery had no power. Replaced battery with a new one. | ||
| Nov 201598000 miUS $20 | Headlight bulb (low beam) was out on passenger side. Replaced both headlight bulbs. | ||
| Dec 201599000 miUS $120 | Driver side power window would not go up. The regulator and motor were broken and required replacement. Driver side front brake pads seized up and dragging on the rotor once car is driven for a few miles. Replaced the front rotors and brake pads for both front wheels. | ||
| May 2018109000 miUS $175 | Brakes making loud scraping sound. Replaced all 4 brake discs and brake pads for front and rear wheels. | ||
| Jun 2018113000 miUS $10 | Passenger side brake light not working. Replaced both passenger and driver side brake light bulbs. About 15 minutes for both sides. | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 201446200 miUS $300 | Passenger window regulator failed. | ||
| Oct 201654000 miUS $20 | Bad ELD (electronic load detector) causing lights to flicker. Easily replaced. | ||
| Honda Element in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Sep 2013114000 miUS $180 | Transmission fluid leak. Determined that the drain plug was leaking. Flushed transmission and replaced the plug. | ||
| Jun 2014125000 miUS $350 | Replaced driver side window regulator | ||
| Dec 2014134000 miUS $1025 | Replace front strut assemblies. | ||
| Honda Element in Ohio, United States - Jan 2008 | |||
| Jan 20083000 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. | ||
2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD
| Honda Element in Michigan, United States Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022211000 miUS $650 | Valve adjustment | ||
| Honda Element in Alabama, United States Sep 2016 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017US $15 | replace bulb | ||
| Honda Element in Maine, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201461300 miUS $25 | Tpms valve snapped when checking pressure. Dealer machine is needed to re-program it. $45.00. Bought a tire machine to break bead, remove tpms unit, and install rubber stem. Buying my own tpms resetter and sender before inspection time. | ||
| Mar 201671000 miUS $100 | Unable to economically repair oem TPMS. Installed aftermarket system. Many better features than oem anyway. | ||
| Dec 201777000 mi | Replaced brake pads and rotors. Replaced all calipers and brake hoses just so I wouldn't have to deal with brakes for a few years. | ||
| Feb 201877000 mi | One of rebuilt calipers leaked around seals. Warranty replacement by O'Reilly's. | ||
| Nov 202081000 miUS $100 | Replaced 8 yr old working battery for repair prevention. Replaced right headlight bulb during inspection. 18.00 | ||
2007 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Element in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017141000 miUS $500 | Driver side window motor failed. Window stuck open. | ||
| Honda Element in Rhode Island, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 2017184000 miUS $120 | Repair hanging rear brake, replace parking brake drums. | ||
| Honda Element in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2015 | |||
| May 201482000 miUS $10 | Headlight bulb replaced | ||
| Honda Element in Ontario, Canada Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015148800 miC $230 | Front calliper seized. | ||
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 200928000 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. | ||
2007 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Element in Ontario, Canada Nov 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Dec 2015110980 miC $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 2016110980 miC $350 | Sensor that sends gas to engine: replaced | ||
| Mar 2016110980 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 Kansas, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201698000 miUS $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 2017100000 miUS $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 2017103000 miUS $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 2017103000 miUS $200 | Replaced the starter motor. The starter was difficult to get to. | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Sep 201648000 miUS $108 | Replace worn drive belt | ||
| Feb 201754000 miUS $810 | Replaced defective driver's side power window motor and window regulator. | ||
| Honda Element in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Feb 201457000 miUS $40 | Headlight burnt out. Replaced both headlight bulbs. | ||
| Oct 201574000 miUS $40 | Headlight out. Replaced both bulbs | ||
| May 201677000 miUS $350 | Replaced failing right rear wheel bearing | ||
| May 2021121000 miUS $650 | Replaced steering rack and tie rods | ||
2007 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD
| Honda Element in New Jersey, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201852000 mi | Known TSB issue re: dashboard gauge cluster needles falling off. | ||
| Honda Element in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Mar 201074073 miUS $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 Colorado, United States - Oct 2007 | |||
| Oct 200710000 mi | Replaced Power Steering Rack due to leaky o-ring. | ||
| Honda Element in Ohio, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201848000 mi | Airbag recall for passenger side. Driver's side was done previously. | ||
| Mar 202049000 miUS $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 20085245 mi | Recall for faulty instrument panel - dealer replaced instrument panel. Covered under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201348500 miUS $150 | Dealer reported that rubber bushings at end of sway bars were deterioriated, and replaced them. | ||
| Honda Element in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Aug 2017200000 miUS $1000 | Was leaking oil | ||
| Honda Element in Washington, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 2015US $650 | Replaced noisy water pump | ||
| Aug 201780000 miUS $120 | Replaced Brake pads | ||
| Honda Element in South Carolina, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Aug 201155000 mi | Tire inflation warning light on and off. Addressed by dealer | ||
| Honda Element in Ohio, United States Jul 2012 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Apr 2017232000 miUS $120 | replaced a relay | ||
| Jul 2018249000 miUS $550 | rear left brake locked up | ||
| Honda Element in Ohio, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201680300 miUS $375 | replace weak battery tail pipe rusted fell off, replaced | ||
| May 201783000 miUS $499 | did not blow cold, no refrigerant replace driver door lock actuator | ||
| Apr 201887000 miUS $1025 | Replace AC compressor | ||
| Honda Element in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201382320 miC $62 | Battery failed load test, but still working. Not replaced yet. | ||
| Oct 201489160 miC $130 | Tire pressure sensor defective (leaking), was replaced and tire repaired. | ||
| Oct 2015102920 miC $4110 | transmission needed rebuilding due to premature wear, probably from towing beyond specs by previous owner | ||
| Jul 2016108500 miC $212 | Inspect AC system, perform leak test, recharge, test | ||
| Aug 2016110360 miC $548 | replace steering knuckle, front wheel alignment. replace cv joint, and outer cv boot. | ||
| Jun 2017117180 miC $633 | Condenser for air conditioning system was cracked, removed and replaced. Recharged system. | ||
| Aug 2018129916 miC $688 | remove and replace starter assembly | ||
| Feb 2019134555 miC $1100 | replace front and rear brake pads and rotors, clean and lubricate callipers and slide mechanisms | ||
| Dec 2021155758 miC $146 | alternator drive belt, serpentine belt | ||
| Honda Element in Michigan, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201258100 miUS $422 | Replaced front lower ball joints. | ||
| Nov 201381000 miUS $72 | Replaced rear sway bar bushings. | ||
2006 Honda Element
Engine not specified
| Honda Element in Arizona, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jul 2014140200 miUS $50 | a/c condenser fan died | ||
| Honda Element in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013US $450 | Had frozen caliper RT side. Previously in July 2012 had the same problem with LFT side | ||
| Honda Element in Arizona, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 201580000 miUS $2598 | Replaced front motor mount, rear mount, transmission mount. Car vibrates now and did not before, just made some rattling noise. rear struts replaced front lower ball joints replaced | ||
| Honda Element in New York, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016140000 miUS $260 | Clutch was not disengaging I replaced the master cylinder, slave cylinder and replaced and bled the fluid in the system | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2016168000 miUS $1600 | AC not working. | ||
2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Element in North Carolina, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Oct 201391300 miUS $225 | Rocker Position Sensor failed, giving a Check Engine Light and violent loss of power during acceleration. Shop replaced the sensor. | ||
| May 2014101000 miUS $1400 | Rear wheel camber adjustment not possible due to worn components. All replaced. | ||
| Feb 2015117000 miUS $1950 | Clutch was replaced, as was the starter. | ||
| Oct 2015120300 miUS $570 | Alternator quit charging battery. Both replaced. | ||
| Honda Element in Michigan, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 201072000 miUS $365 | Front brake caliper seized and damaged other brake components, requiring replacement of front calipers, rotors, pads, and brake fluid. Shop installed wrong parts the first time, then incorrectly the 2nd time, causing brake failure. Fixed with third trip. | ||
| Oct 201082000 miUS $48 | Metallic banging noise coming from passenger side front on acceleration and deceleration. Shop could hear the noise but could not find the cause. | ||
| Dec 201085000 miUS $200 | Car was making a metallic banging noise on accel and decel. Shop replaced corroded rear brake pad tracks and brake pads, as the brake pads would not always return to normal position after using brakes. | ||
| Jun 2013127000 miUS $200 | I replaced the spark plugs and all four coil packs. Valve clearances were tighter than specification after only 30,000 miles. Engine misfired in cylinders 1 and 2 and tripped CEL, and replacing coil packs did not alleviate symptoms. Engine was misfiring on cylinders 1 and 2, triggering CEL. | ||
| Sep 2013132000 miUS $446 | Front axle shafts had worn, causing the car to shake violently. CV Axles were failing and causing the car to shake. Both left and right had to be replaced. | ||
| Mar 2014139000 mi | #4 coil pack failed, causing misfires. All four coil packs were replaced less than a year prior. I got the part replaced at no cost under the part warranty (I believe the replacement coil pack was defective). | ||
2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Honda Element in California, United States Nov 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201672000 mi | CEL came on. Code did not directly reveal part failure. eventual diagnosis was need for valve adjustment, generally not expected 'til 110K, but adjusting the valves fixed the problem. also replaced the spark plugs. Engine runs much smoother. | ||
| Honda Element in New York, United States May 2010 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Aug 2014147100 miUS $65 | Also had to replace the drivers side window regulator | ||
| May 2015165000 miUS $225 | Also replaced rear sway bar bushings. 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. | ||
| Aug 2015168600 mi | Replaced sway bar bushings & sway bar links front and rear. | ||
| Aug 2016187600 miUS $1200 | Replaced struts all 4 corners | ||
| Nov 2016191300 mi | Rear pads due to stuck caliper. Caliper was re-manufactured. Repaired and replaced pads. | ||
| May 2017199000 miUS $150 | Replaced manual shift cable assembly | ||
| Apr 2018207000 miUS $150 | Replaced front rotors, pads, and lubed caliper pins | ||
2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Element in Illinois, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Feb 2016145000 mi | tie straps for the rear axles were replaced rear bushings replaced a week later | ||
| Honda Element in Florida, United States May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201386000 miUS $500 | replaced rear struts replaced front struts, tie rods, tires, etc. | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201772600 miUS $34 | Passenger side air bag recalled and replaced. | ||
| May 201773300 miUS $500 | Passenger side, rear door would not open; latch broke; replaced entire assembly. Latch itself was really cheap, but the amount of labor was excessive. | ||
| Jun 201774000 miUS $400 | Front bad discs worn; replaced pads. | ||
| Jan 201877000 miUS $575 | Rubber bushings on ends of sway bar worn. | ||
| May 201877000 miUS $600 | Wheels needed replaced, also got the 4 wheel alignment. | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2014128000 miUS $500 | Needed a new starter. Had milked it for two months. | ||
| Feb 2015134000 miUS $1200 | One tie rod was broken, both were replaced. Drive belt needed replacement. | ||
| Jan 2018159000 mi | Catalytic converter | ||
| Apr 2018161000 miUS $450 | Alternator was replaced | ||
| Honda Element in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - May 2019 | |||
| May 201345140 miC $90 | Battery was not charging due to terminal corrosion. Cleaned & recharged battery.Decided to replace battery as it was 6 years of age. | ||
| Jun 201771920 miC $320 | replace belt tensioner | ||
| Sep 201877500 miC $79 | Battery died--- replaced with new unit from Coctco | ||
| Honda Element in Georgia, United States Jun 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Nov 201351400 miUS $150 | Replace alternator. | ||
2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Honda Element in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201046000 miUS $100 | Plastic body panels needed reconditioning | ||
| Honda Element in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012103000 miUS $500 | D light started blinking. Code said it was solenoid. Had solenoid replaced | ||
| Honda Element in Washington, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 2013193000 miUS $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 | ||
| May 2017240000 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. | ||
| Honda Element in Minnesota, United States May 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 2014105000 miUS $500 | Replaced altenator | ||
| Jun 2015125000 miUS $500 | New alternator | ||
| Dec 2016150000 miUS $700 | Replaced starter | ||
| Honda Element in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Apr 201272200 miUS $450 | Replace stuck caliper | ||
| Jun 2014118000 miUS $250 | Starter failed | ||
| Honda Element in Illinois, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Mar 2014202000 mi | front pads, rotors and 1 rear emergency brake setup. | ||
| May 2015209900 miUS $120 | valve lash adj way overdue for CEL...#2 misfire, did not resolve CEL. | ||
| Honda Element in Connecticut, United States Sep 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Dec 201192000 mi | Seatbelt is not recoiling | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States - Jun 2007 | |||
| Jun 200730087 miUS $289 | 30,000 mile service and warranty windshield replacement. | ||
| Honda Element in Ohio, United States Nov 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Aug 2016181000 miUS $100 | Replaced alternator | ||
| Sep 2016184000 miUS $100 | Changed rear struts | ||
| Honda Element in Connecticut, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Sep 2013119000 miUS $400 | malfunction indicator -codes to replace VTech sensor solenoid. local mechanic reset codes but special tool need to do replacement | ||
| Jun 2014127000 miUS $170 | It was a leaky oil pressure switch | ||
| Mar 2016147000 miUS $460 | routine brake wear & replacement | ||
| Mar 2018163000 miUS $598 | replace brake pads,rear rotor shoes, oil change,fluid & saftety check | ||
| Jun 2018164535 miUS $341 | heard noise from rear, esp when making right turn. Replaced Stabilizer END LINKS, torqued all points. | ||
| Honda Element in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jan 201491800 miUS $200 | Upper rear control arms were bent and would not allow for wheel allignment | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 2016163400 miUS $500 | Leaking right strut, replaced both it and the left one | ||
| Jan 2017168000 miUS $488 | Slow starting for about a month or so prior...finally quit... had to be towed. Pep Boys found bad starter; replaced, problem solved. | ||
| Oct 2021236000 miUS $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. Drive belt, front and rear brake pads and rotors, valve cover gasket, and Vtec solenoid. | ||
| Jun 2022245000 miUS $500 | Engine mounts replaced... | ||
2005 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Honda Element in Washington, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Dec 2016140000 miUS $700 | Rear calipers sticking, significantly rusted. Rotors warped. Replaced calipers/rotors/pads. | ||
| Honda Element in Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201152000 miUS $180 | Car was pulling to left. After 3 alignments it was determined that a defective rear caliper was creating a continuous drag and creating the pulling. The caliper assy was replaced and the problem is gone. | ||
| Jan 201698300 miUS $800 | Rear struts and stabilizer bar ends replaced. Dealer was not super competent. Had the repair fixed at a better private shop. | ||
| Jun 2016105000 miUS $575 | Dash lights out, required dash removal and new module. Zeroed the odometer, much bigger deal than would be necessary if they would just use light bulbs in the dash. Stupid really. | ||
| Jun 2018140000 miUS $300 | Front stabilizers and tie rods were supposedly repaired about a year ago by the local dealer I won't make any conclusions about the dealer, who used to be a pleasure to work with but has "evolved". I will say that after a year of reporting clunking and pulling etc is all being redone at a private shop. | ||
2005 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Element in Florida, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 201492000 miUS $350 | D light flashing. Changed tranny fluid. Third clutch pressure switch needed to be replaced | ||
| Honda Element in New York, United States May 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 2017181000 miUS $190 | Caliper was leaking brake fluid at the wheel. Had caliper replaced. | ||
| Honda Element in Mississippi, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2017169000 miUS $140 | Leaking power steering pump, resulted in low fluid. Rebuilt the pump. Discovered there is a stain inside the reservoir so can't tell the level of the fluid by looking at the outside. Chose not to replace the reservoir. Price might be off as it is from memory. | ||
| Apr 2018187000 miUS $130 | Battery died with no warning. Check engine light went on. Nothing was found except the need for a new battery. | ||
| Jun 2018191000 miUS $700 | front and rear sway bars and anything related that made sense to replace at the same time. oil leak near the valve cover (if I have this correct- I think there was a sensor near this??) - we had been watching it for a while (several years) it was finally bad enough to fix | ||
| Honda Element in Washington, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2016117000 miUS $600 | Failed starter. Hard starting, especially restart when hot. | ||
| Jun 2017128000 miUS $200 | Flush and fill power steering fluid, only 20k miles after last flush and fill. | ||
| Jun 2018142000 miUS $1000 | Alternator failure. Car charging light was on and very loud whine from under the hood. | ||
| Honda Element in Alabama, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 201068000 miUS $100 | Replaced Vtec solenoid switch. | ||
| Feb 2015140000 miUS $85 | Replaced VTEC solenoid. Car running very badly when part malfunctioned. | ||
| Apr 2016146300 miUS $750 | Compressor worn out. Had to pay to have old one removed and then I evacuated and recharged. PAIN to remove old one. | ||
| Jun 2016148000 mi | Serpentine belt replacement | ||
| Honda Element in Texas, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Mar 2011162000 miUS $50 | rough idle | ||
2005 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Honda Element in Florida, United States Jul 2021 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Dec 202179000 miUS $400 | Struts replaced with True Drive quick struts and tie rod ends replaced simultaneously | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 201236200 miUS $400 | serpentine belt needed to be replaced. | ||
| Honda Element in Ohio, United States Dec 2013 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Mar 2014185000 miUS $602 | One rear shock strut leaking fluid. Replaced both rear strut shocks. | ||
| Honda Element in Illinois, United States Dec 2008 - May 2014 | |||
| Apr 201175000 miUS $600 | Replaced both rear brake calipers and one set of brake pads. | ||
| Honda Element in Vermont, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 200962000 miUS $130 | New brake caliper bracket for driver side rear. | ||
| Jan 201175000 miUS $400 | Replace exhaust system due to rust through | ||
| Oct 201294000 miUS $200 | replaced frozen calipers , pads and brake hoses on right and left rear. | ||
| Honda Element in Georgia, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013146400 miUS $150 | Starter failing to engage. Replaced. Drivers side frontal airbag failure. Self diagnosed. | ||
| Honda Element in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| May 2011153000 miUS $664 | Replaced frt brake pads and calipers (bolts rusted on calipers) resurfaced frt brake pads. Initially reommended at a regular oil change. | ||
| Honda Element in Connecticut, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jul 201283800 miUS $269 | electric window failed cables pulled out of housing | ||
| Aug 201284700 miUS $300 | the passenger window failed what an inferior part two window lifts within a month or so very displeased with Honda | ||
| Nov 2015108000 miUS $60 | Odometer bulbs went bad could not read mileage | ||
| Dec 2015108000 miUS $880 | Rear struts All brakes | ||
| Honda Element in Ohio, United States Oct 2008 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013132700 miUS $60 | Sway bar links were replaced | ||
| Honda Element in Oklahoma, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016101200 miUS $55 | Driver side door window regulator failed and was replaced. | ||
| Honda Element in Oklahoma, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201755000 mi | Airbag recall | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States Aug 2012 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017100000 miUS $400 | Noise coming from front right of car, sounded like worn tires, replaced, aligned and still same sound. Took to dealer and the right wheel bearing needed to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 2017102000 miUS $10 | Replaced front headlight bulbs, took less than 10 minutes to change both of them. | ||
| Honda Element in Quebec, Canada Nov 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| May 201190520 mi | Seatbelt light on when sold. | ||
| Honda Element in Texas, United States May 2016 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Oct 2016118000 miUS $2500 | replace rear brakes and pads | ||
| Aug 2018130000 miUS $75 | muffler hangers replaced | ||
| Honda Element in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2008 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 201178000 mi | Dashlight bulb for the heater/a/c fan control knob burned out (and the dealer wanted abut $150 to pull the dash to get to it). The rear window windshield wiper motor started to make noise when turned on but it still worked OK. The dealer wanted about $200 to replace it since they said it could not be fixed. | ||
| Honda Element in North Carolina, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Sep 200966000 mi | Dealer installed a new Pucket (the basket cover overhead to store stuff in). The door that pops open did not open. | ||
| Mar 201072000 miUS $89 | Vibration from front of car when turning at slow speeds (Parking lot maneuvers) Rear Differential needed flushing. | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| May 200958000 miUS $350 | Dealer replaced Instrument Cluster because the dash lights were not working...only the gauge needles and gear indicator would illuminate. Plug on back of cluster was faulty, new cluster fixed the problem. | ||
| Feb 201069000 miUS $300 | The 3rd gear pressure sensor went bad on the transmission causing the "D" light to flash... $50 part, $150 labor. | ||
| Mar 201290000 mi | Diagnose rattle in front suspension -- cracked compliance bushings found, but not culprit of noise so not replaced at this time | ||
| Dec 201295000 mi | Cracked compliance bushings when sold. No symptoms. Also suspension rattle. | ||
2005 Honda Element 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Honda Element in New Jersey, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013219000 mi | Vehicle currently in the shop. I was informed that it needs a new engine, plus the transmission mount is cracked and it needs some other work. Cost would be over $5000. Decided not worth it for mileage over 200,000 - looking for new car. | ||
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Element in Arizona, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Dec 2012216000 miUS $300 | oil leak on oil sensor and valve cover gasket | ||
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Honda Element in Washington, United States Mar 2021 - Apr 2022 | |||
| Dec 2021144000 miUS $1500 | leaking water pump seal replaced when serpentine belt serviced Faulty starter motor and solenoid replaced | ||
| Feb 2022146000 mi | Faulty seat belt buckle replaced (caused SRS light) | ||
| Honda Element in Iowa, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 2013145000 miUS $175 | 5 speed clutch spring tabs failure, same as most Honda Manual Transmissions in the last 25 years. | ||
| Honda Element in Indiana, United States Nov 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201753000 miUS $950 | Scraping in brakes, metal on metal. Left rear caliper sticking. Replace all four rear pads (ceramic) Replace both rear rotors Replace both rear calipers Replace both rear brake hoses Remove & replace front & rear sway bar links | ||
| Honda Element in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2018126 miUS $145 | Rear pads and rotors | ||
| Honda Element in Ontario, Canada Feb 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Aug 2009120280 miC $55 | Violent vibration/shudder during hard acceleration - reported front drive shafts and lower front engine mount for MT | ||
| Jul 2010140600 mi | VTEC solenoid gasket replaced to halt oil leak all exhaust hardware and gaskets replaced to stop exhaust leaks and noise at joints compliance bushings and drive shafts replaced to eliminate driveline vibration | ||
| May 2011164920 mi | REPAIRED DRL CONTROL MODULE | ||
| Jun 2011166780 mi | broken wire at radiator fan switch connector - repaired by myself in under 2 hours. | ||
| Jul 2011168640 miC $30 | replaced exhaust manifold heat shield | ||
| Dec 2011178560 mi | replaced leaking engine block oil pressure switch | ||
| Nov 2012194160 mi | rear brake caliper piston boot loose with corrosion. rebuilt both rear brake calipers fog lights had water buildup and stopped working - replaced front driver seat rocking - TSB - repaired clutch slave cylinder leaking brake fluid - replaced entire hydraulic clutch circuit | ||
| Apr 2013194680 miC $800 | Clutch replacement. The clutch had reached it's wear limit but the problem was a failed release bearing. oil pan leak repair chain tensioner cover leaking crankshaft oil seal leaking | ||
| Sep 2013199020 miC $200 | front wiper motor failure foglight harness lack of power to left foglight | ||
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Element in California, United States May 2014 - Sep 2021 | |||
| May 201495000 miUS $30 | Broken Front Right strut mount. Bad Alternator Engine stalling at idle. Caused by dirty air control valve. | ||
| Aug 2015106000 miUS $30 | Condenser leak, replaced. Recharge a/c. Replace condenser fan Front compliance bushing cracked on both side. Replaced MIL P0442, P0456. Change worn out gas cap, reset light. | ||
| May 2016115000 miUS $100 | Replace all 4 motor mount Driver side window regulator assembly replaced. | ||
| Oct 2017127800 miUS $150 | Front Rotor wrap, Rotor and pad remove and replaced. | ||
| Honda Element in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 2010143000 miUS $300 | Replaced front compliance bushings. Car drives like it's new now. | ||
| Jul 2011155000 miUS $200 | Clunking noise turned out to be Sway Bar Linkage. Dealer replaced left and right sway bar linkage. | ||
| Aug 2011156000 miUS $200 | Technition stated V-Tek valve is leaking oil slightly. Have white cement driveway...no leak evident. Will use heavier oil to probably prevent leak from re-occurring (they used lighter oil than I asked for last oil change). | ||
| Nov 2011156000 miUS $597 | Replaced fan motor replaced covers for ball joints | ||
| Jul 2012187000 miUS $265 | Vehicle began to lose power on Highway.Took it to dealer out of town. Replace Oil Pressure Switch. | ||
| Dec 2012195000 miUS $750 | Oil leak.Diagnosed as Valve Cover gasket. Replace gasket, spark Plugs and plug seals. Took vehicle home-oil leak on drive way in the morning. Returned to dealer. Diagnosed (after 2 days) as oil pressure valve. Next morning, still have leak. | ||
| Mar 2013198000 miUS $370 | Replaced starter. | ||
| Jun 2013201000 miUS $300 | Engine Light appeared engine accelleration decreased while driving. Took it directly to the shop. Oil pan gasket broken...oil was 2 quarts low. Replaced oil pan gasket, did oil change. | ||
| Aug 2013202700 miUS $258 | Replace oil pressure sending switch and solenoid. (again) | ||
| Honda Element in Georgia, United States Feb 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jun 201171000 miUS $1100 | Air was blowing but not cool. I was told it was the compressor, but I don't trust the mechanic. The compressor should not have gone out this soon with the number of miles I have on my car. | ||
| Honda Element in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2015 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Mar 2017229000 miUS $995 | Lower control arm was broken on the front passenger side. I drive on extremely poor rural roads, probably not a Honda defect. | ||
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Honda Element in California, United States May 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jun 2012129000 miUS $300 | Changed blower. | ||
| Aug 2012129900 miUS $700 | Replaced front left shock. Replaced broken engine mount | ||
| Honda Element in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 200996000 miUS $600 | I started to hear a "grinding" noise in rear end. The owner of the garage found a replacement part guaranteed for one year at a cost of 600.00 compared with dealer cost at 1200.00. | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Nov 201173000 mi | seat belt/air bag warning light came on after routine oil change. "Repaired" at dealer no cost, light came on after 1 day. Did not return for repair, light still on. | ||
| Feb 201380100 mi | Airbag or safety belt warning light - not repaired | ||
| Oct 201387200 miUS $850 | Bad airbag sensor - seat belt latch engaged showing disconnected. | ||
| Dec 201388000 mi | Bad airbag sensor - seat belt latch engaged showing disconnected. | ||
| Honda Element in Virginia, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 2011107000 mi | front compliance bushings replaced driver's seat belt buckle replaced (failed electrical) | ||
| Honda Element in New Jersey, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200858000 miUS $500 | Cracked windshield replaced. A week after replacement of windshield, left side windshield trim now rattles above 40 mph. | ||
| Honda Element in Connecticut, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018164000 miUS $500 | Rear axle issues, camber way off and swayed to the point of being able to be seen. | ||
| Honda Element in Kansas, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Jan 2010103000 miUS $119 | Replacement of lower front ball joint boots. | ||
| Apr 2010106000 miUS $234 | Dealer replaced transmission pressure switch. | ||
| Jun 2010110000 miUS $482 | Replaced front compliance bushings. | ||
| Honda Element in Alabama, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201814700 miUS $200 | Tune up- spark plugs trans fluid. Checked all hoses, oil change. | ||
| Honda Element in South Carolina, United States May 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| May 2012154700 miUS $300 | Starter required replacement. Replaced with Honda starter to avoid issues with an aftermarket part. Easy DIY repair, but did require removal of intake manifold. | ||
| Honda Element in North Carolina, United States Jun 2009 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Sep 2010123000 miUS $50 | AC was cutting out - turns out the relay went bad, so it was replaced. | ||
| Honda Element in Illinois, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200940250 miUS $11 | Replaced rusted out lower catalytic converter shield | ||
| Jun 200941000 miUS $85 | Hum and grinding noise on turns from rear of car | ||
| Honda Element in New York, United States Aug 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Aug 2014152000 miUS $900 | Rear bumping and thudding as weight of vehicle shifted. Shop said it was rear struts, I overloaded the Element with gravel, so this one is probably my fault! Although it is noisy in rear usually even before I graveled it. | ||
2004 Honda Element 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda Element in Arkansas, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014110000 miUS $300 | Motor had to be replaced in window on drivers side. This is second time to have this replaced on drivers side. | ||
2003 Honda Element
Engine not specified
| Honda Element in Alberta, Canada Jun 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 2016161820 mi | Replaced alternator. | ||
| Honda Element in New York, United States Aug 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Sep 2012142000 miUS $150 | the exhaust pipe needed to be replaced | ||
| Oct 2012142000 miUS $200 | it's rusted all over and shouldn't be. | ||
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Element in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jan 200930000 miUS $35 | Code trip | ||
| Feb 201351300 miUS $35 | sway bar link | ||
| Honda Element in Ontario, Canada Jan 2009 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Nov 200966960 miC $150 | Stablizer rod Rear stablizer links | ||
| Jul 201072200 miC $1200 | Left front ball joint. Replaced. | ||
| Jul 201183700 miC $100 | Lower ball joint boot split. | ||
| Sep 201290520 miC $300 | Idle control valve replacement | ||
| Oct 201496820 miC $600 | Clutch linkages rusted out. Serpentine belt replaced Engine temperature sensor wires rusted out | ||
| Honda Element in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 2010US $450 | air conditioner would not hold charge | ||
| Honda Element in Connecticut, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201829000 miUS $400 | Replaced the vtc solenoid and actuator. | ||
| Honda Element in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014US $300 | Alternator bearings went bad. Replaced with rebuilt. | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015193200 miUS $1280 | Check engine light came on,O2 sensor failed, throttle body cleaned, power steering dirty and replaced, manual transmission fluid replace, synthetic oil change | ||
| Aug 2015202700 miUS $1200 | brought vehicle in because of a loud clicking noise when turning steering wheel. Mechanic said it was bad axles and replaced them both. Problem was not solved, brought back to dealer and they said it was probably something in the tie rod end | ||
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Honda Element in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| May 2011179000 miUS $793 | Propeller shaft linkage for AWD was cracked, replaced with new part. Also rear right sway bar/bushings repaired (different issue). | ||
| Honda Element in Iowa, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jul 201190800 mi | AC compressor failed right away. | ||
| Jul 2012121000 miUS $730 | Rotor stuck on left rear wheel & pretty much wrecked the works. Ended up replacing rear brakes altogether. | ||
| Jul 2013137800 miUS $450 | Replacement of front struts. | ||
| Nov 2013142000 miUS $303 | Blower fan & resister failed Blower motor and resister were replaced | ||
| Nov 2014151000 mi | Airbag failure light remained on. Problem traced to failed sensor in driver's seatbelt buckle. Dealer repaired under "warranty" | ||
| Aug 2015159000 miUS $290 | Clutch master cylinder failed dramatically. Mechanic indicated it "exploded". It was replaced and all was well. | ||
| Sep 2015161000 mi | The clutch master cylinder failed again after just 800 miles. Replaced by shop at no charge. Used stronger bolts per a post the mechanic had seen on an online forum. | ||
| Oct 2015161700 miUS $54 | The clutch master cylinder failed a third time. Replaced this time with an OEM part. No one knows why it keeps failing. Driver side door lock rebuilt | ||
| Feb 2016166400 miUS $220 | Knock sensor failed | ||
| May 2016170000 miUS $220 | Ignition switch failed | ||
| Honda Element in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jan 2011124300 miUS $140 | Had starter rebuilt. | ||
| Honda Element in Virginia, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 200888120 miUS $3000 | replaced manual transmission/clutch replaced manual transmission and clutch | ||
| Nov 2011125000 miUS $950 | Both front and rear suspension linkage control arms replaced. Right front suspension linkage and both rear trailing arms replaced. | ||
| Jun 2013140000 miUS $300 | Left front suspension/steering assembly. | ||
| Apr 2014148800 miUS $45 | windshield side cover flew off on highway. It had been making vibrating noise for a while at highway speed, and looks like some of the clips had been broken before since the windshield had been replace twice before. | ||
| Sep 2014155000 miUS $50 | Windshield trim on passenger side flew off, bought trim and clips on line and replaced myself. Both sides flying off due to windshield replaces not replacing broken side cover clips. | ||
| May 2015162900 miUS $50 | common problem of rocking driver seat. Took driver seat out and replaced bushings. | ||
| May 2016174000 miUS $50 | driver side power lock stopped working, replaced power lock actuator. | ||
| Sep 2017186000 miUS $400 | right rear brake caliper replaced, rear pads replaced and flush/fill brake fluid | ||
| Honda Element in New York, United States Dec 2020 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 2022142000 miUS $480 | Brake caliper was replaced (but new noise has started) transmission fluid replaced to hope for smoother shifting ABS light on for wheel speed sensor (decided not to repair) | ||
| Honda Element in Virginia, United States - Jul 2010 | |||
| May 200515000 mi | Passenger Seat Belt Sensor failed causing error message. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Sep 200855500 miUS $188 | Replace Oxygen Sensor, Conduct VA Safety Inspeciton | ||
| Feb 201075000 miUS $425 | Replace both front shocks because left front shock blew out prematurely. | ||
| Honda Element in Colorado, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Oct 2008100000 miUS $1200 | transmission rebuilt | ||
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Element in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Mar 2010102000 miUS $100 | Power Steering line rotted out. Replaced with new one. | ||
| Apr 2010103000 miUS $40 | Bottom Drivers Door Hinge worn out. Replaced. | ||
| Jun 2010104000 mi | bolt rotted out of exhaust manifold, more engine noise, replaced bolt | ||
| Honda Element in Florida, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Mar 2015134000 miUS $150 | noisy handling | ||
| Jan 2016138000 miUS $600 | Noise from front end when car hits bumps. Struts and wheel bearing failed. | ||
| Honda Element in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2009 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 200959000 miUS $311 | Third gear pressure switch needed to be diagnosed and replaced. | ||
| Nov 201071000 miUS $120 | Flange rusted between the tailpipe and the muffler and the tailpipe needed to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 201180000 miUS $52 | The hinge or as Honda likes to call it the stiffener failed on the gas fill cover. By failing I mean it fell off in my hand whenever I went to get gas. | ||
| Dec 201182000 miUS $75 | Replaced the rear sway bar links. | ||
| Feb 201283800 miUS $50 | replaced front sway bar links | ||
| Jul 201288300 miUS $245 | Replaced left and right compliance bushings. replaced serpentine belt and belt tensioner | ||
| Sep 201290000 miUS $500 | Alternator needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 201384000 miUS $700 | Replaced tie-rods and performed alignment replaced front struts rebuilt rear calipers as they were seized replaced 02 sensor replaced catalytic converter | ||
| Sep 201398000 miUS $680 | replaced front calipers, resurfaced front rotors. replaced resonator on exhaust | ||
| Nov 2013101000 miUS $275 | banging sound from front end, had lower tie rod replaced | ||
| Nov 2014108300 miUS $120 | replaced abs wheel sensor | ||
| Honda Element in Oklahoma, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2011160000 miUS $60 | replaced Front Swaybar links replaced Front Swaybar links | ||
| Mar 2011160000 miUS $350 | Replaced Water pump, alternator, idler bearing and serpentine belt Replaced Water pump, Alternator,idler bearing & serpentine belt | ||
| Nov 2011190000 miUS $850 | Replaced all 4 struts, ball joints, tie rod ends and bushings. Replaced all 4 struts, ball joints, tie rod ends and bushings. Replaced all 4 brake rotors and rebuilt the calipers. | ||
| Oct 2012205800 miUS $160 | PS Pump started making some noise. I thought I'd replace it before it went out. It was the original pump. | ||
| Apr 2013215800 miUS $350 | Replaced bushings | ||
| Feb 2014249000 miUS $150 | Replaced the Starter. This required Removing the Intake manifold. (The starter is nestled underneath) So---Starter + Manifold Gasket. | ||
| Nov 2017294350 miUS $110 | the Vtek Solenoid/Pressure Switch was sticking, causing the engine to stay below 2500 rpms. Ordered a new part, then YouTube and I changed it out. | ||
| Honda Element in Virginia, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 201396200 miUS $800 | issue with suspension/alignment | ||
| Honda Element in New York, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014118000 miUS $1200 | Replaced front end exhaust system, gaskets | ||
| Honda Element in Quebec, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 2010109740 miC $900 | replaced drums, calipers, brake pads, brake hoses | ||
| Honda Element in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 2009109120 miC $100 | Windshield washer pump replaced. | ||
| Honda Element in Hawaii, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201499000 miUS $75 | Rear sway bar bushings and end links were replaced. | ||
| Honda Element in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 201017000 miUS $1500 | Ac compressor failed. Sold car as repair cost was 50% of car value. | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jul 201090000 miUS $600 | Brakes: pads, rotors, or drums, repair | ||
| Honda Element in Oklahoma, United States - May 2006 | |||
| Sep 200555000 mi | Windshield made loud pop noise and a week later started a long crack from passenger side, bottom. I see there is legislation over this. | ||
| May 200670000 miUS $2100 | Air conditioning compressor bad. After complaining about quality and requesting bad compressor to establish why it went bad, I was only charged 1/2 of the $2,100 repair price. | ||
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Honda Element in New Mexico, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011199000 miUS $650 | Exhaust system became detached from the engine and chassis, possibly due to road debris. System replace except for catalytic converter, which was reusable. | ||
| Honda Element in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 201075640 miC $120 | srs light came on | ||
| Honda Element in Rhode Island, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016149000 mi | Major transmission issues we decided not to repair | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jan 2014164300 miUS $220 | cooling fan broke which caused over heating and eventually a cracked radiator | ||
| Jul 2014149700 miUS $2000 | replaced engine | ||
| Jul 2016174500 mi | back lowering springs snapped, replaced with originals replace alternator | ||
| Aug 2016176000 miUS $20 | replaced water pump | ||
| Honda Element in Washington, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 2014180000 mi | Driver window ceased to roll down, needed small motor replacement | ||
| Honda Element in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jan 2011107000 miUS $20 | power steering groaning. flushed power steering fluid twice. fluid was filthy---seemed to be contaminated with water. installed new ps fluid and groaning has stopped. | ||
| Dec 2013119000 miUS $50 | Check engine light came on---ran OBD-ll scan--got code p0141--bad O2 sensor. Replaced Cat sensor. | ||
| Jan 2014119000 miUS $180 | Replaced electric radiator fan and condenser fan because of they had both quit working. This caused overheating when running AC while sitting still. | ||
| May 2014122000 miUS $160 | rear differential mount assembly replaced replaced rear stabilizer links and sway bar bushings | ||
| Jun 2014123000 miUS $200 | replaced front and side engine mounts, also replaced transmission/motor mount | ||
| Jun 2015127000 miUS $750 | replaced 2 front shock/strut assemblies replaced front lower control arms (both) | ||
| Sep 2015130000 miUS $380 | replaced both rear shock/struts with new Honda complete asemblies | ||
| Jan 2016132500 miUS $95 | driver side window stopped working. replaced regulator assemble (including new motor) | ||
| Jul 2016139000 miUS $100 | Passenger side window rolled down on it's own while I was driving down the street. Would not roll up. Replaced regulator assembly. | ||
| Honda Element in Georgia, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017203000 miUS $589 | Replaced all 4 struts front cv joints 4 motor mounts | ||
| Feb 2018207000 miUS $69 | Rear differential mounts Front ball joints | ||
| Honda Element in Ontario, Canada Nov 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Apr 201292380 mi | Replace links and bushings; Very rattly before repair | ||
| May 201295480 miC $140 | Right rear wheel bearing replace Son owns shop | ||
| Aug 201296100 mi | Rusted exhaust bolts to catalytic converter and upper exhaust flange. Two sets of boltssprings and new gaskets. | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States Jun 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Oct 2011130000 miUS $250 | Tie rod end worn. replaced. Replaced Fan blower relay. For $35. Self repaired. | ||
| Nov 2011131500 miUS $45 | Starter wouldn't always reliably start the car. Got Slower and slower, until it would not turn fast enough to start car. Replaced with used starter, problem resolved. Dash had squeak on rough roads from A-Pillars. Took off pillar, added felt & wool to buffer contact from the two plastic pieces. Problem resolved. | ||
| Dec 2011133000 miUS $12 | Motor mount would make groan/creak sound. Filled with urethane. Problem alleviated. | ||
| Mar 2012139000 mi | SRS light intermittent. Took to dealer for diagnosis. Trouble code 9-3, drivers buckle electronics failed. Replaced free of charge under Honda Lifetime Seatbelt warranty. | ||
| Jun 2012144000 miUS $50 | Lower Ball joint split, replaced. Also replaced compliance bushings due to clunk noise. | ||
| Aug 2013162600 miUS $500 | Replaced all struts and springs with KYB struts. | ||
| Sep 2013164000 miUS $100 | Replaced all motor mounts, all worn out. | ||
| Sep 2014183000 miUS $250 | Replaced upper strut mounts. Replaced failing front calipers. New pads. New brake lines. | ||
| Honda Element in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2010130000 miUS $350 | 1 rear caliper, 2 rotors and pads | ||
| Jan 2011137000 miUS $220 | oxygen sensor replaced and four new plugs | ||
| Aug 2011143000 mi | sections of original exhaust pipe were replaced | ||
| Jul 2012153800 miUS $250 | exhaust to manifold gasket and studs | ||
| Sep 2012158000 miUS $350 | rebuilt starter | ||
| Honda Element in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Mar 201055000 mi | Both front sway bar links replaced (RF Snapped). | ||
| Jul 201266000 miUS $140 | Exhaust noise! Spot weld heat shield on Cat. Replace leaking gasket. Replace flange. | ||
| Mar 201370000 miUS $60 | Muffler mount bracket broken. Welding used to repair. | ||
| May 201580000 miUS $300 | Replace front brake calipers (for extreme rust) and bleed brakes. Two new calipers $110 each New brake fluid $5 Labor $80 | ||
| Feb 201683000 miUS $700 | Oil Pan replaced due to rust and starting to leak. | ||
| Honda Element in Arizona, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Sep 201295000 miUS $9 | brake light switch. could not shift out of park. replaced switch now works fine brake light switch. could not shift out of park. replaced switch now works fine | ||
| Sep 2013100000 miUS $90 | Window regulator on passgr. side. for the third time! Once on the driver's side. These regulators are horrible | ||
| Jul 2016125300 miUS $151 | a/c switch went bad | ||
| Jul 2017135000 miUS $80 | Recharge ac | ||
| Honda Element in Nevada, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Apr 201152000 mi | Squeaking coming from front suspension. Front struts were replaced. When the front struts were replaced a week or two before, the mechanic did not tighten the nut enough and the struts started squeaking. On the second trip he just torqued down the nut to fix the noise. | ||
| Jul 201260000 miUS $96 | Replaced one upper strut mount. | ||
| Honda Element in New York, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jun 2011121000 mi | a/c need some R124 | ||
| May 2012133700 miUS $650 | replace starter | ||
| Oct 2012138000 miUS $197 | cooling leak | ||
| Feb 2013142100 miUS $375 | O2 SENSOR | ||
| Honda Element in Alberta, Canada Nov 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Feb 201387700 miC $500 | Door locks sticking and hard to operate. Not lubrication issue but wear/age of lock mechanism. Mechanism replaced. | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States Dec 2014 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Sep 2015163000 miUS $80 | Replacement for faulty Genuine Honda 79330-S5A-942 Heater Blower Transistor | ||
| Dec 2015167000 miUS $300 | Rear struts needed replacing | ||
| Honda Element in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $400 | Misfires on 2nd cylinder. Coil packs and spark plugs had already been replaced. Needed a valve adjustment | ||
| Honda Element in New Jersey, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Oct 2014185000 miUS $400 | Vtec sensor went bad. The check engine light came on and the vehicle was bucking similar to an oxygen sensor type problem. dealer replaced the part and she's running great. | ||
| Jul 2016212800 miUS $425 | Lost power when driving all electrical systems slowly shut down. They replaced my alternator and a computer module. It happened again after an hour of driving and they replaced a throttle control computer. | ||
| Honda Element in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2021173000 miUS $450 | Alternator was weak to charge battery. Was OEM original alternator from 2003. Replaced with another new OEM Denso from Honda. | ||
| Honda Element in Georgia, United States Oct 2009 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011184500 miUS $455 | starter wouldn't work. replaced. car towed to shop. starter replaced. oil change while there. | ||
| Honda Element in New York, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201580000 miUS $480 | Rack leak. Replaced with aftermarket | ||
| Honda Element in Virginia, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2018136000 miUS $110 | The VTEC soleniod sensor was showing a high voltage error. Instead of replacing just the sensor I replaced the entire spool valve assembly. Part 15810-RAA-A03 | ||
| Honda Element in Arizona, United States Nov 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Dec 2012156000 miUS $350 | On intermittent basis cooling fan(s?) failed to come on causing the engine to overheat. Replaced relay, thermostat and temp. sensor. Seems to have solved the problem since no incidents after repair. | ||
| Feb 2013158500 miUS $1120 | When prior cooling system repair was done mechanic failed to observe 3 aged 5/16" coolant hoses in the vicinity of the intake manifold. One of these hoses failed which nearly fried the engine. Replaced these three hoses, $200. Remove and replace oil sending unit due to leaking engine oil, $60. Shocks and struts have been bad since about 60K miles - finally became so bad that work had to be done. Replaced all. Ordered during previous repair trip. Also repalce front rotors and pads. | ||
| Mar 2013158000 miUS $2100 | Compressor clutch failed - inspection revealed leaking seal also so necessary to replace compressor & clutch. Unable to locate vendor who would warrant compressor unless condensor (with integrated valve) was changed - this doubled cost. | ||
| Sep 2013166000 miUS $532 | One cooling fan failed - replaced both since access time was significant. | ||
| Honda Element in California, United States May 2009 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Jul 201079200 miUS $150 | Replaced the motor for the drivers side window. | ||
| Nov 201080000 miUS $125 | Power window control not working on passenger side | ||
| Mar 201180000 miUS $250 | Passenger side window would not go up. Passenger side window regulator replaced. Battery being drained by the radio Moon roof leaks | ||
| Honda Element in New Jersey, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Nov 2015158200 miUS $3500 | Needed to rebuild transmission. Shift from 1st to 2nd gear was slamming, and other gears shifts were flaring. | ||
| Mar 2016164000 miUS $200 | Exhaust needed welding. | ||
| May 2016165000 miUS $400 | Radiator was leaking and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Feb 2017179000 miUS $200 | Rear swaybar end link snapped. Replaced both end links in the rear. | ||
| Honda Element in West Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 2010159500 miUS $200 | Engine mount had small cracks on left side (driver side). | ||
| Honda Element in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2022 - Sep 2022 | |||
| Sep 2022281000 miUS $125 | Left Upper, Rubber Strut Mount | ||
2003 Honda Element 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| Honda Element in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jul 200975000 miUS $180 | Driver side door lock cylinder - replaced | ||
| Jan 201091000 miUS $400 | Rear strut mounts and new rear struts - due to noise | ||
2003 Honda Element 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda Element in Florida, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015152000 miUS $1500 | Needed to be replaced | ||
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