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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  Love my Honda Element - 2004 Honda Element
  By KPC - January 24 - 10:00 am

  I have been driving my Honda Element for 2 months and I love it. The steering is very precise, its comfortable around town and on the highway, mileage is not quite a good as my Honda Civic was but for a larger vehicle the mileage is still pretty good I am getting about 28 miles to the gallon. I have 2 dogs and the Honda Element is so perfect for traveling with them. I like the unique body style at first I wasnt sure but after I drove it I had to have it.

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  THE BEST - 2004 Honda Element
  By IGLESIAS - January 24 - 10:00 am

  What can I say but that it is the best car Ive ever had. It has all the features I need for work and daily life . Last week I took out the back seats whent to Lowes loaded it upo with building materilals and was amazed at the room and not to metion the clean up was a damp rag!

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  FunE - 2004 Honda Element
  By MastiffsOnE - January 24 - 10:00 am

  Ive hauled a complete 1930s Antique bedroom set in the back (seats removed), Ive hauled 4 English Mastiffs and a Pit mix and still had room for myself and a passenger. Ive even pulled someone out of the Snow in PA this past year. Folks paying 2 bucks in gas every fews days around here, I was averaging a full 6 days on 1 tank of gass. I have only experienced the Rocking drivers seat and the crack in the front windshield. This SUV is so much fun and the plastic and seats make for super easy clean up after hauling drooling dogs. :D

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  Youll love it! - 2004 Honda Element
  By bonewake - January 24 - 10:00 am

  Its like youre gliding on air.

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  Needs a hybrid 6 - 2005 Honda Element
  By Needs a hybrid 6 - January 18 - 11:26 pm

  Great design - the folding seat, the suicide doors. It already seems to appeal to eco-friendly types. Listen to the other reviews and give it a 6 cyl engine for more HP, but make it a hybrid for better gas mileage.

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  LOVE IT! - 2005 Honda Element
  By Mike - January 17 - 12:40 pm

  Got my Element last Saturday and love it! Had a 98 Odyssey with 181k miles on it and decided the Element was the way to go. Lots of room - easy to drive - hadnt driven a stick in 30 years and after 1 week its almost like driving an automatic (and I live in Chicago). My only regret is that I didnt buy it sooner.

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  In My Own Element - 2005 Honda Element
  By Rita - January 12 - 6:53 am

  I owned a 2003 and traded it in for a new 2005 good gas mileage and handles nicely, comfortable and gives a feeling of security with little ones in the vehicle

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  Buy It-I did and its worth it. - 2003 Honda Element
  By jaggrin - January 11 - 10:00 am

  I had been eyeing the Element since it first came out. I looked at the Xterra but the gas mileage was a turn off. This vehicle is perfect for anyone who bikes, hikes or does anything outdoors. I can fit two bikes inside and all the gear. It drives better than my S10 that I traded in. The 4 cylinder engine is more than adequate and getting 4WD with a 4 cylinder is a bonus.

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  My kids car - 2003 Honda Element
  By Robbieboy - January 11 - 10:00 am

  I wanted to get him something that was safe, reliable, and could hold all of his guitars & amps. You either like the design or you hate it. There is no in between. It looks like a Hummer that was put in the dryer too long, but it appears to be quite functional and safe. Most of all, he loves it.

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  delicate curves and dangerous looks - 2003 Honda Element
  By justincontrol - January 11 - 10:00 am

  The interior is great for sloppy twenty year olds too who can throw peanut shells and slurpee cups down and clean the plastic floor up in a jippy.Every week I have at least one person that asks me about the car and if they can look inside. Every one seems to like the look of the car.