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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  Element - 2005 Honda Element
  By Alejandro Gonzalez - February 8 - 2:50 am

  Simple but great vehicle. Able to put 5 peoople into the car without problems. Handles my mountain bikes easily...

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  Best bang for the buck! - 2004 Honda Element
  By bbhemery - February 5 - 2:00 am

  I did my home work and compared apples for apples with others in this class.Well let me say that for money you really get the most with the Element!Family friendly and lots of space!The ex comes loaded and lots of safety features which is optional with other vehicles in this class!Its a great deal!

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  Honda Element, Fun, Inexpensive, Roomy - 2005 Honda Element
  By poohhbearr - February 1 - 3:23 pm

  Its a fun little SUV. A lot of extra space.

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  Love my Honda Element - 2005 Honda Element
  By gidget 2 - January 30 - 5:36 pm

  I have been looking at them for 2 years. I have had and still have a Land Rover Discovery and love it. The honda element gets the same: LOVE IT. Better on gas than my 8 year old Discovery. I am 57 and I think they are marketing to the wrong group of people. With the price and mileage and the room, it is excellent.

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  Love this car! - 2004 Honda Element
  By Shelley P - January 24 - 10:00 am

  I LOVE this car! It is the best car for my needs that Ive ever owned. Its fun to drive and drives remarkably fast for the engine it has (I often commute over a 7000 foot pass and have gotten up to 94 mph on that climb. Great get- up-and-go). Im a mountain bike racer and can fit 2 bikes in the back with all my gear. It has so much room for such a small car.

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  best of all my 400 owned vehilcles - 2004 Honda Element
  By notrab - January 24 - 10:00 am

  good milage 25, 4x4, 4 wheel disc, 4whel abs etc---- great car/truck/van

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  Our Cute Box - 2004 Honda Element
  By Barb Clark-Elliott - January 24 - 10:00 am

  We specifically looked at Honda Elements because we haul around 2 big Lab. mix dogs who shed year round, pant a lot and have wet noses.... Its absolutely perfect for them to ride in the very back, they have windows and a skylight for air, and we can easily clean the floors and occasional back seat hair fest very easily. We are a little disappointed that the gas mileage isnt better, but we are happy with all else about the Element. It could be that we have gotten spoiled about the mileage since we bought a Honda Civic Hybrid at the same time! Thanks. Barb Clark-Elliott (BCE1028@aol.com)

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  Fun Vehicle - 2004 Honda Element
  By Randy Woo - January 24 - 10:00 am

  The only problem that I have had with the Element is the wind noise. The unique door configuration lends itself to exterior sounds. The original armrest is pretty useless and you should get the larger functional armrest with compartment. But it is a fun SUV to drive. Im a big guy and it is extremely comfortable. And for the highway, it has plenty of zip.

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  Out in the elements ... - 2004 Honda Element
  By fondaourhonda - January 24 - 10:00 am

  If you are NOT into conventional ideas of status and comfort, the element is fun to drive and the ultimate functional vehicle. We have two elements, and find each is virtually identical in function to a Chevrolet Trailblazer owned by a family member -- yet the two elements (purchase price as well as insurance and license) cost about as much total as the 2003 Trailblazer. The elements have no unecessary electronica and features -- just simple and cost effective transportation. Of course, as they are made by Honda, they dont ever seem to need repairs, either ...

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  Honda Element - 2004 Honda Element
  By BriBoy01 - January 24 - 10:00 am

  Love the Honda Element its a great SUV with a great price tag.