Expert Honda Element transmission service in Chicago. Free computer diagnostic, 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty on rebuilds, all years.
We will contact you as soon as a service member is available by call, text, or email.
2003 - 2008: 5-speed automatic (B7XA variant / SLXA) on 2.4L I4. 2009 - 2011: 5-speed automatic (BGRA) on 2.4L I4. All models FWD or Real Time AWD. No CVT was used in Element - all models use conventional automatic.
The Honda Element uses the same B7XA/SLXA 5-speed automatic as the early Accord and Odyssey - meaning the same 3rd clutch vulnerability exists. Rebuilds require Honda OEM-spec friction clutches for 3rd pack. AWD models also need the rear coupling inspected during any rebuild.
Honda ATF DW-1 for all Element automatic models. AWD rear coupling uses Honda Dual Pump Fluid (specific). Change every 30,000 miles.
Solenoid repair: 1 - 2 days. Full rebuild: 3 - 4 days.
Fluid service and inspection complete the same day. Solenoid or sensor replacement: 1 day. Torque converter or seal repair: 2 - 3 days. Full rebuild with road test: 4 - 6 days. Time estimates assume parts in stock - call (312) 626-8759 to verify availability for your specific vehicle.
Every vehicle needs diagnosis before anyone can promise a repair path. These are the situations we help organize before you decide what to do next.
Tell us when it happens, whether reverse still works, and if warning lights are on. A scan and fluid check come before guessing at a rebuild.
Fluid condition, leak location, and driving distance matter. If the vehicle is slipping badly or overheating, towing may be the safer next step.
A failed solenoid, valve body, converter, or internal clutch problem can lead to very different repair paths. The goal is a clear diagnosis and written estimate.
Yes - Honda 5-speed 3rd clutch failure requires a full rebuild. We do this regularly on Element, Accord, and Odyssey. Plan $1,500 - 2,000.
Very common - TCC judder on Honda 5-speeds is well-documented. Honda DW-1 fluid exchange is the first step ($149). If it persists, torque converter replacement.
Likely the Real Time AWD rear coupling - common on high-mileage AWD Elements. Fluid service or coupling rebuild.
The Element is a capable, practical vehicle that ages well. If the body is solid, a rebuilt transmission with 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty makes economic sense.
Honda OEM friction clutches for the 3rd pack - this is critical. Other internal components use quality aftermarket (Raybestos, Sonnax). Honda OEM on the critical parts.
Same-day appointments available. Honest estimates, no surprises. We've been doing this since 1987.
