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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%)
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 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. | ||
| 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 | ||
2008 Honda Element 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Honda Element in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jun 201028500 miUS $250 | replace rotors | ||
| Jan 2014US $1500 | VSA/ABS control module failed and had to be replaced | ||
| Honda Element in Maryland, United States Mar 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 201735000 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 | ||
| 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 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 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. | ||
| 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 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 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 Texas, United States Feb 2017 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Aug 2017175000 miUS $50 | 3rd gear pressure switch | ||
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 | ||
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