

One cooling fan failed - replaced both since access time was significant. The worst complaints are accessories - interior, accessories - exterior, and engine problems. Replaced these three hoses, $200. Remove and replace oil sending unit due to leaking engine oil, $60. The 2003 Honda Element has 507 problems & defects reported by Element owners. One of these hoses failed which nearly fried the engine. When prior cooling system repair was done mechanic failed to observe 3 aged 5/16" coolant hoses in the vicinity of the intake manifold. Seems to have solved the problem since no incidents after repair. 2003 Honda Element engine problems with 23 complaints from Element owners. On intermittent basis cooling fan(s?) failed to come on causing the engine to overheat. System replace except for catalytic converter, which was reusable. Replaced front and side engine mounts, also replaced transmission/motor mountĮxhaust system became detached from the engine and chassis, possibly due to road debris. This caused overheating when running AC while sitting still. Replaced electric radiator fan and condenser fan because of they had both quit working.
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Oil Pan replaced due to rust and starting to leak.Ĭheck engine light came on-ran OBD-ll scan-got code p0141-bad O2 sensor. Sections of original exhaust pipe were replacedĮxhaust noise! Spot weld heat shield on Cat. Oxygen sensor replaced and four new plugs Two sets of boltssprings and new gaskets.Įngine mount had small cracks on left side (driver side). Rusted exhaust bolts to catalytic converter and upper exhaust flange. Coil packs and spark plugs had already been replaced. 2007 EX 4WD Galaxy Gray. craig Participating Member of the EOC MISFITS established 14, July 2005. I will spend the 820 for the 6 year 120,000 mile warranty when I buy a new E. Radiator was leaking and needed to be replaced. 2003 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A) 54 of 54 people found this review helpful At its heart, the Element is exactly what a small SUV should be- practical, reliable, and easy to drive. I think there was problems will the air conditioner system in the first 2 years but you could never get Honda to fix it. Instead of replacing just the sensor I replaced the entire spool valve assembly. The VTEC soleniod sensor was showing a high voltage error. dealer replaced the part and she's running great. The check engine light came on and the vehicle was bucking similar to an oxygen sensor type problem.
