2003 Honda Element EX review from North America
"Great car, but needs improvement"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 2350 miles had problems switching gears into 3rd took the car in and was asked if I new how to drive a stick and was told it would take 2 weeks to overhaul the transmission at 3000 miles gear shifting bigger problem in first and second and third still waiting for a new transmission to replace the new overhauled one.
General comments?
Love the car, but have little faith that this one is not a lemon. Are other Element owners having any of the same problems?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 80 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru GL |
| Date of Entry | 24th September, 2003 |