What's New for 2003 Honda Element
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 2003
The 2003 Honda Element is a completely new vehicle for Honda. It's also the most adventurous Honda vehicle in quite a long time. Its blend of features, such as barn-style doors and waterproof seats, make it a good choice for those with active lifestyles. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
Portions © 2008 by Identifix, Inc. All rights reserved
Ratings Key
 |
Minimal Problems |
 |
Moderate Problems |
 |
Significant Problems |
2003 Honda Element Reliability Rating
| Category |
Rating |
Comments |
| Engine |
 |
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Electronic Load Detector (ELD) Sensor. This problem may cause the Check Engine light to illuminate. Another occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor. The problem with the Air Fuel Ratio Sensor can cause the check engine light to illuminate also. The cost to replace the ELD Detector is estimated at $65.55 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Air Fuel Ratio Sensor is estimated to be $244.33 for parts and $39.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
| Transmission & Driveline |
 |
|
| Steering & Suspension |
 |
|
| Brake |
 |
|
| Heating & Air Conditioning |
 |
|
| Starting & Charging |
 |
|
| Accessories |
 |
|
| Overall |
 |
5 out of 5 |
Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
Reliability History for Honda Element
|
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Engine |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Transmission & Driveline |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Steering & Suspension |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Brake |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Starting & Charging |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Accessories |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Overall |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Reliability History for Honda
|
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
| Engine |
|
|
|
|
|
| Transmission & Driveline |
|
|
|
|
|
| Steering & Suspension |
|
|
|
|
|
| Brake |
|
|
|
|
|
| Heating & Air Conditioning |
|
|
|
|
|
| Starting & Charging |
|
|
|
|
|
| Accessories |
|
|
|
|
|
| Overall |
|
|
|
|
|
|