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Honda Element repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 473 repairs.
Honda Element transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD
| 69750 mi US $335 |
Replaced leaking (rusted out) AT filter housing and some connecting hoses and clamps. This repair included changing or flushing AT fluid. |
2009 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD
| 189000 mi US $100 |
Belt idler assembly making noise. Replaced. |
2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 175000 mi US $50 |
3rd gear pressure switch |
| 114000 mi US $180 |
Transmission fluid leak. Determined that the drain plug was leaking. Flushed transmission and replaced the plug. |
2007 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 112320 mi C $4110 |
transmission needed rebuilding due to premature wear, probably from towing beyond specs by previous owner |
| 110360 mi C $548 |
replace cv joint, and outer cv boot. |
2006 Honda Element
Engine not specified
| 140000 mi US $260 |
Clutch was not disengaging I replaced the master cylinder, slave cylinder and replaced and bled the fluid in the system |
2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 132000 mi US $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. |
2006 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 199000 mi US $150 |
Replaced manual shift cable assembly |
2005 Honda Element
Engine not specified
| 103000 mi US $500 |
D light started blinking. Code said it was solenoid. Had solenoid replaced |
2005 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 92000 mi US $350 |
D light flashing. Changed tranny fluid. Third clutch pressure switch needed to be replaced |
2005 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 16000 mi | replace auto transmission |
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 150800 mi US $175 |
5 speed clutch spring tabs failure, same as most Honda Manual Transmissions in the last 25 years. |
| 140600 mi | compliance bushings and drive shafts replaced to eliminate driveline vibration |
| 194160 mi | clutch slave cylinder leaking brake fluid - replaced entire hydraulic clutch circuit |
| 194680 mi C $800 |
Clutch replacement. The clutch had reached it's wear limit but the problem was a failed release bearing. |
2004 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 41000 mi US $85 |
Hum and grinding noise on turns from rear of car |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 96820 mi C $600 |
Clutch linkages rusted out. |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 88120 mi US $3000 |
replaced manual transmission/clutch replaced manual transmission and clutch |
| 100000 mi US $1200 |
transmission rebuilt |
| 179000 mi US $793 |
Propeller shaft linkage for AWD was cracked, replaced with new part. |
| 159000 mi US $290 |
Clutch master cylinder failed dramatically. Mechanic indicated it "exploded". It was replaced and all was well. |
| 161000 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. |
| 161700 mi | The clutch master cylinder failed a third time. Replaced this time with an OEM part. No one knows why it keeps failing. |
| 142000 mi US $480 |
transmission fluid replaced to hope for smoother shifting |
2003 Honda Element 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 158200 mi US $3500 |
Needed to rebuild transmission. Shift from 1st to 2nd gear was slamming, and other gears shifts were flaring. |
| 203000 mi US $589 |
front cv joints |
| 207000 mi US $69 |
Rear differential mounts Front ball joints |
| 149000 mi | Major transmission issues we decided not to repair |
| 122000 mi US $160 |
rear differential mount assembly replaced |
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