Honda Element Rattling Coming From Behind: Causes + Diagnosis

If you hear your Honda Element rattling when going over bumps, this sound could be caused by various issues, from minor to more serious.  Here, we’ll explore the potential causes of the rattling sound in your vehicle and offer possible solutions. The most common reason for a rattling noise when hitting bumps is a loose … Read more

Honda Element Parking Brake Stuck: Causes + How to Fix

There’s nothing worse than finding out your Honda Element’s parking brake is stuck, especially when you’re ready for the day. The good news is this problem can be easily fixed with some simple steps. In this article, we’ll discuss the causes of a stuck parking brake in the Honda Element and how to get your … Read more

Honda Element Heater Only Works While Driving: 5 Common Causes

If your Honda Element’s heat only works when driving, there are five leading causes you should check.  They are low coolant, air pockets, a bad heater core, an airlocked cooling system, and a malfunctioning thermostat. We’ll start with the easy-to-check common problems and work our way to the harder-to-deal-with rarer issues that could be affecting … Read more

Honda Element Flashing Check Engine Light: Diagnosis

The check engine light indicates that you need to service a vehicle soon. If your Honda Element has a flashing check engine light means that there is a catalyst damaging misfire (it can damage the catalytic converter and O2 sensors). If your vehicle has a flashing check engine light, it means you need to service … Read more

Honda Element Check Engine Light On: Why and What to Do

The check engine is the most common warning light that appears in the Honda Element’s instrument cluster.  Well over half of this site’s content is related to solving the various reasons why the check engine light comes on. The good news is that the check engine light indicates that there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) … Read more

Honda Element Soft Brake Pedal Causes

If your Honda Element has a soft brake pedal, it is a sign of a serious brake system issue. It’s usually caused by air entering the system in some way through a leak.  This article covers the six most common causes of a soft brake pedal as well as a solid diagnostic order if you … Read more

Honda Element Key Fob Not Working: 5 Common Causes

If your Honda Element’s key fob is not working, the most common reason is a dead battery. Followed by water damage or fob failure.  Below, we’ve listed everything you need to do to get your vehicle’s fob working again. A dead battery is the most common reason a Honda Element’s key fob fails. Table of … Read more

Honda Element Bad Fuel Mileage: Causes

If you’re filling your vehicle up regularly and still getting crummy mileage, there are a few things that could be to blame. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most common reasons your Honda Element is getting bad gas mileage. Before diving in, it’s important to note whether or not your Element’s check engine … Read more

Honda Element Metal Shavings in Oil: Causes

If your Honda Element has metal shavings in the oil, it almost always indicates engine damage, but it’s not always easy to tell what is causing the issue. This article will help you figure out what’s going on with your vehicle. Metal shavings accompanied by a knocking sound typically indicate your Element has spun a … Read more

Honda Element RPM Goes Up and Down While Parked: Causes

When your Honda Element is in Park, its engine RPM level (revolutions per minute) should stay relatively even. If it doesn’t, there’s likely something wrong with your engine. If your vehicle’s check engine light is on, we’ve provided the most common causes of RPMs going up and down while in Park and the common codes … Read more