Problem Reports
Honda Element
Report: Groaning Noise on Turns Due to Differential Fluid Breakdown
Honda Element Problem
Model Years Affected: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Drive Trains Affected: 2WD, 4WD, Automatic Transmission
Average Mileage: 78,425 mi (33,000 mi - 150,000 mi)
On 4 wheel drive models, a groaning noise from the rear differential heard while going through turns can be caused by differential fluid break down. Servicing the rear differential will generally correct this concern.
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Visitor, 2004 Honda Element, 2WD
same problem, groaning noise
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Visitor, 2004 Honda Element, 4WD, 97,000 mi
My dealer changed the rear differential fluid, that fixed it but is only a short term solution.
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Visitor, 2006 Honda Element, 4WD, 60,100 mi
Groaning noise when turning
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Rookie
Groaning noise when turning at low speeds
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Visitor, 2004 Honda Element, 4WD, 85,000 mi
squeaking/groaning noise at low speeds and on turns. Mechanic changed out the differential fluid seems to have fixed the problem... well mostly still happens some but very infrequently and not as loud.
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