7.2
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$600.00
Average Mileage:
76,200 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- paid lots to have it replaced (2 reports)
- it cost $600.00 both locks and ignition re-keyed (1 reports)
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2008Sep 01
Element EX 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 59,000 miles
It was a gradual problem that got worse over the course of 6-7 months. I put lubricant in the key hole but it only worked for a couple of days. i have to climb over the passenger seat to unlock the door. This is fun when it is raining out and you have your teenage son and his pals with us and i"m trying to get them in the car so they don't get soaked. I have taken my vehicle in for service and purpposly locked all the doors to see if anyone mentions it,but they never do.. When I pick it up its unlocked. I'm afraid to even ask about it as it cost an arm and a leg for labor. For now I will have to climb to get in or leave my vehicle unlocked.
2008Apr 00
Element EX
- Automatic transmission
- 30,000 miles
The window broke soon after I got the vehicle, then the driver-side lock broke, then, the passenger lock broke. now I have to get in through the back/tailgate. of all things...you don't expect the locks to break. annoying!!!! who is going to pay to replace the locks or to fix it? I bought the car thinking that I was buying a quality vehicle...why should I have to pay to replace poor craftsmanship? just make keys that work!!!
2006Jun 01
Element ES 4cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
The door lock on the drivers side stopped working. Sometimes I'd have to open the passenger door and crawl through. I mentioned it when it would go in for service, and they'd "grease" it and it would work for a day or two. They also acknowledged that others had this problem, however if I wanted it fixed, I'd have to pay because it's not an official recall.
2009Apr 15
Element LX
- Automatic transmission
- 200,000 miles
I already replaced driver door entry because key no longer fit. This is a pain. Now cannot open passenger door with key and it is difficult to get key into ignition. Have problems with all 4 keys.
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2006Oct 05
Element EX
it took me for ever to break down and pay $600.00 to get fixed...first it was the drivers door then the passenger door was getting hard to put the key in the door for 3 years i had to crawl over the seat and get out if i wanted my truck locked... Honda should pay for this!!!!
KellyJo F.
Utica, NY, USA
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