"Speedometer needle fell off, engine temperature gauge failed, fuel gauge inaccurate" "Rear drivers side running light is not working, it's not a bulb, not a fuse, and the wire harness connections look good at the light fixture. "The heater core got plugged plugged up and had to be replaced." "Heater core plugged up and had to be replaced." "The two fans died, both needed to be replaced" It was evaluated more than once, was not repaired. It is used extensively, so I do not consider that a defect. "The air compressor gave out at 174,000 miles. Compressor died without any warning on a trip in July" "A/C in this vehicle is fabulous, especially for Arizona. "steering wheel has broken off once and broken apart one time. "Factory replacement front shock blew in less than 40,000 miles resulting in poor ride quality and vibration through the steering wheel" Tire dealer said they needed to be replaced." turn the wheel.) The hoses began leaking which led to the pump failing. "Front lower control arm bushings tore resulting in clunking over bumps and sloppy steering" "I have replaced the rear stabilizer bushings 3 time I the past 30k miles" "The short life for ball joints in the Element are likely related to road salt on Vermont roads during the winter months." "Ball joints passed VA inspection where vehicle was purchased, but not MD inspection, due to excessive wear" "The alignment constantly needs adjusting. "Brakes continue to make noise even after repairs." "D/t vision I'm hard on my brakes being nearsighted" "We've had brake work twice in the 43,000 miles we've had the car." Problem finally (?) solved when rear break lines replaced." Replaced LR calipers x1 and RR calipers x2, before problem traced to corrosion in rear brake lines. "Premature brake wear on rear brakes and calipers due to calipers not releasing. It's not a safety issue just an annoyance that they need to be replaced so frequently." "I live near the ocean and the calipers and rotors have been replaced a few times because of rust (most recently in the last 2 years). I don't ride the brake, and I don't brake short or hard. It seems excessive to me to have to replace brakes every 2 years. "I've had to replace the brakes on this vehicle, alternating front and back, every year since i got it. "Had to do rear brake pads, rotors and calipers. Other than that, I, like most Element owners, absolutely love my car and am saddened that they not longer make it." The weight also affects the gas mileage, which is not great. "My car is relatively heavy, is considered a truck so the weight contributes to break wear. "Second caliper to lock up and create serious overheating" "Due to rust, only with rear brakes, the pads freeze up and everything needs replacing.$400.00 Three times so far, in 88000 miles" "Rear passenger side was frozen and had to be replaced."
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