Maladjusted rear tailgate will cause rear hatch light to come on on Honda Element

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · Nov 28, 2025
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Problem overview

A rear tailgate out of adjustment can cause the rear hatch light to come on. Adjusting the tailgate will repair this issue.

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Honda Element vehicles with this problem

10 model years affected
Average mileage: 116,493 miles
(20,400 - 224,000)

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General Diagnosis

The average cost for a Honda Element General Diagnosis repair is between $122 and $179.

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