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2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Element in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 184000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 216000 | 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 Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 108500 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 120280 | 55 | Violent vibration/shudder during hard acceleration - reported front drive shafts and lower front engine mount for MT |
| Jul | 2010 | 141800 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 164920 | 0 | REPAIRED DRL CONTROL MODULE |
| Jun | 2011 | 166780 | 0 | broken wire at radiator fan switch connector - repaired by myself in under 2 hours. |
| Jul | 2011 | 168640 | 30 | replaced exhaust manifold heat shield |
| Dec | 2011 | 178560 | 0 | replaced leaking engine block oil pressure switch |
| Nov | 2012 | 194060 | 0 | 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 | 2013 | 194680 | 800 | clutch replacement oil pan leak repair chain tensioner cover leaking crankshaft oil seal leaking |
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Element in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 71000 | 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. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Element in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 142000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 143000 | 300 | Replaced front compliance bushings. Car drives like it's new now. |
| Jul | 2011 | 155000 | 200 | Clunking noise turned out to be Sway Bar Linkage. Dealer replaced left and right sway bar linkage. |
| Aug | 2011 | 156000 | 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 | 2011 | 156000 | 597 | Replaced fan motor replaced covers for ball joints |
| Mar | 2012 | 175000 | 225 | Replaced rotors |
| Jul | 2012 | 187000 | 265 | Vehicle began to lose power on Highway.Took it to dealer out of town. Replace Oil Pressure Switch. |
| Dec | 2012 | 195000 | 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 | 2013 | 198000 | 370 | Replaced starter. |
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Honda Element in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 107000 | 0 | front compliance bushings replaced driver's seat belt buckle replaced (failed electrical) |
| Honda Element in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 128000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 129000 | 300 | Changed blower. |
| Aug | 2012 | 129700 | 700 | Replaced front left shock. Replaced broken engine mount |
| Dec | 2012 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Element in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 131000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 155000 | 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. |
| Jan | 2013 | 172000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Element in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 73000 | 0 | 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 | 2013 | 79000 | 0 | Airbag or safety belt warning light - not repaired |
| Mar | 2013 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Element in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 123000 | 50 | AC was cutting out - turns out the relay went bad, so it was replaced. |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Element in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 96000 | 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. |
| Oct | 2009 | 100000 | 400 | This is the third time brakes were needed in five years. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Element in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 40300 | 11 | Replaced rusted out lower catalytic converter shield |
| Jun | 2009 | 41000 | 85 | Hum and grinding noise on turns from rear of car |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Element in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 103000 | 119 | Replacement of lower front ball joint boots. |
| Apr | 2010 | 106000 | 234 | Dealer replaced transmission pressure switch. |
| Jun | 2010 | 110000 | 482 | Replaced front compliance bushings. |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Element in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 56000 | 0 | Front brakes. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Element in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 112000 | 1200 | New front rotors and brake pads. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Element in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 58000 | 500 | Cracked windshield replaced. A week after replacement of windshield, left side windshield trim now rattles above 40 mph. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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