Overview & Reviews
Sold from 2003-'11, the Honda Element compact crossover SUV remains one of the most distinctive and practical vehicles on the road. Happy Element owners are often city dwellers who appreciate both its small size and generous 75-cubic-foot maximum cargo capacity. Another notable element about the Element is the ability of its access-style rear doors to pivot backward a full 90 degrees, providing unimpeded access to the roomy and creatively configurable rear seats.
A used Element of any vintage is easy to recommend thanks to its functional interior, smooth four-cylinder engine and carlike handling, not to mention Honda's reputation for reliability. That said, it's worthwhile to focus your search on 2007 and newer models, as they offer a bit more power and enhanced safety features.
User Reviews:
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Endless Possibilities - 2003 Honda Element
By Maureen Nakamaru - May 20 - 10:00 amThis car/suv is great for people who have dogs, need to haul stuff around, and cant keep a normal car clean through all that. Because of the plastic interior, the dog hairs are easy to clean up. When you lift the seats or remove them, the interior is very spacious. The size of the car makes it very easy the manuever.
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Love it - 2004 Honda Element
By elemental - May 11 - 1:13 pmThe Element is everything I thought it would be and more. Its stylish, comfortable and handles well on the road. Its particularly great for my big dog who is older and has trouble getting in and out of most cars. This ones a cinch for her. Plus its easy to clean up after a weekend at the beach. And the cargo space!!!
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Almost perfect. - 2005 Honda Element
By Jon P - May 7 - 11:45 pmPurchased used 7 years ago, our 2005 Element has proven to be one of the best vehicle purchases I’ve ever made. Rivaling my 2003 Subaru Forester (the most consistent vehicle I’ve ever owned) in terms of drivability and reliability, and surpassing all other vehicle in terms of versatility. Pros: Amazing storage capacity and versatility. Outside of a cargo van, I can’t think of another vehicle that allows this much cargo space. I’ve spent night sleeping in it. I’ve moved beds, countless pieces of furniture, gardening supplies/equipment, etc… I’ve been completely, and utterly spoiled by the Element’s ability to transport things. It will be very hard to replicate when it comes time to buy another vehicle. Solid winter performance. The AWD system is reliable in getting through snow and ice. I have noticed it sometimes hiccups on wet roads, though that could be tire issues. Driving height is also a boon. You’re seated just a bit above sedan level and are afforded great view of the road, and the ‘widescreen’ windshield does a great job of exploiting all that visible space. Handling is responsive, and the turning radius is really good. You can tell this SUV was built off of a sedan chasis. The stock sound system is really superb. So-so: MPG is about what you’d expect. Nothing to write home about, but not exceptionally low. Doesn’t have a lot of get up and go. Not quite sluggish, but you’re not going to win any races with the Element. You’ve got to plan your traffic merges accordingly. Visibility is kinda subpar outside of the front seat. Lots of columns and little blind spots to be aware of. Only a 4 passenger vehicle. I knew that in advance, but an option for a 5th person would have been great. Cons: Brakes! Oh man, have we gone through brakes. About every 18,000 miles we’re investing in new pads. We’ve had to replace the rotors a few times as well. We’ve used the dealership as well as recommended mechanics. Doesn’t matter. The Element chews through brakes like no other car I’ve owned before. Suicide doors. Getting backseat passengers in and out, especially in parking lots and garages, is painful. I understand that they may assist with the loading/unloading of the vehicle, but for as often as you would actually need suicide doors to accomplish this it’s totally not worth it. Getting things in and out through the back isn’t much more difficult. All in all, I’d recommend an Element to anyone who wants a unique looking vehicle with an incredible amount of cargo space and utility.
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Like the E - 2005 Honda Element
By gkrum - May 7 - 1:46 pmI now have 5000 miles on my Element - it is working out very well. It has lots of room and gets about 23 mpg in mixed driving. My growing son loves the room in the back seat, and my dog enjoys the space too.
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My Rubics Cube aka....the box - 2003 Honda Element
By the farmer - May 7 - 2:00 amHonda should be marketing to the older driver, due to the ease of entry and exit. Rooooomy!!!!! People cant believe what I can fit in it. Grandkids cant hop out until front door is opened---an unplanned extra. Havent seen the young "targeted" drivers in one yet. Seems like 40ish and up in this area. It really turns heads! As one lady in Maine said, "Do you love your Element? Its so ugly, its cute". Shorter and more manuverable then the Neon I had. Saw one on display in our shopping mall and thought, theres the wheels for me.
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Almost total Feng Shui! - 2003 Honda Element
By fanrog - May 7 - 2:00 amMy Satin Silvers on order (I have my VIN)! Im in love, but just a few things that unnerve me: 1. no front sunroof, 2. Im skinny but even I would have liked wider seats in the back than what the silly middle cup holders take up (the Japanese versions are all- seat), 3. missing 4WD-is-happenning indicator light in the dash or at LEAST some interior/exterior marking that what I paid for is actually in there, 4. prefer foot E brake and serious (TV supporting)console to low-profile handbrake, and 5. the mandatory lagoon blue interior is so un-feng shui with the satin silver! By the way, a really neat Element animation is at www.honda.co.jp/ELEMENT.
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Honda Element - 2003 Honda Element
By Renejade - May 7 - 2:00 amMy Honda Element is the epitome of COOL. I love this vehicle. It is perfect for me, lots of room for my dogs and equipment, great mileage and Honda reliability. Easy to clean, rugged in and out and still has class.
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Fun to Drive - 2005 Honda Element
By BobD - May 4 - 6:30 pmI have had my Element for 9 months and I love it. It is a blast to drive, it reminds me of the VW "Bugs" from the early 70s. It averages about 24 mpg as long as I keep my foot out of it. I use it as my commute car and have had to deal with its share of snow, ice mud and rain and the Element always handled it predictably. At highway speeds the Element tracks extremely well so long driving times and not too tiring. The shift is in a perfect position although it looks like it would be a long reach. I would buy another one in a second and I enjoy all the comments it brings, people either love of hate the looks. My daughter and I love it and my wife hates the looks, but she enjoys driving it.
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In My Element - 2004 Honda Element
By DBrandon - May 1 - 2:00 amWe enjoy camping and travel to National Parks. The Element with its versatile interior design meets many of our camping needs.
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Neat Rig - 2004 Honda Element
By JDStew39 - April 27 - 10:00 amIt is Fun to drive and to raise the seats is a snap. Everything is convienent and handy.Has a lot of power and will cruise comfortably at any speed.
