5 Star Reviews for 2005 Honda Element

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.65/5 Average
302 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Side airbags are now standard on the EX, and all audio systems are equipped with MP3 and WMA playback capability. XM Satellite Radio is newly available. Power mirrors, cruise control and new wheel covers have been added to the LX. New features for the EX include a tailpipe finisher, black and blue plastic panels and a new side sill treatment for reduced chipping.

Pros:
  • Spacious, waterproof interior, optional all-wheel drive, smooth four-cylinder engine, balanced handling.
Cons:
  • Only seats four, clamshell doors hinder entry/exit for rear-seat passengers, ABS restricted to high-line EX.

User Reviews:

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  • Elemental - 2005 Honda Element
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    Very Versatile. Roomy with the ability to hold anything you need. The AWD is a very good feature.

  • Best all around vehicle Ive owned - 2005 Honda Element
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    You can take a long trip in this car and not feel completely wrecked when you arrive. Very comfortable ride and tons of passenger space. Limo room, turn on a dime, and short enough to parallel park anywhere! Use the cruise control though; it feels like 50 mph when youre doing 70 mph or better. I have a Honda DelSol which feels like Im wearing it when Im driving; the Element is the same length and feels like youre in your living room. I cant say enough. Also 25mpg from day one!

  • In my Element - 2005 Honda Element
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    I fell in love with these at the Car Show in San Diego. I went out the next day and bought one. The acceleration is impressive considering its only a 4 cylinder. After installing an after market intake from AEM it is down right scary. My wife and I love it for our dogs. On long trips we don’t worry about them being in the back of a pick up truck.

  • Element - 2005 Honda Element
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    Simple but great vehicle. Able to put 5 peoople into the car without problems. Handles my mountain bikes easily...

  • Honda Element, Fun, Inexpensive, Roomy - 2005 Honda Element
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    Its a fun little SUV. A lot of extra space.

  • Love my Honda Element - 2005 Honda Element
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    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.

  • LOVE IT! - 2005 Honda Element
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    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.

  • In My Own Element - 2005 Honda Element
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    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

  • I love my "Ugly Truckling" - 2005 Honda Element
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    Though utilitarian in concept, it offers all the comfort imaginable. The interior is huge and easily maintained. Its extremely economical. And it holds it own on the freeway. Only deficit is the low clearance. Its been years since I had so much FUN with a vehicle.

  • buy one, its a Honda - 2005 Honda Element
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    bar-none,the best vehicle i have ever owned.not one complaint. goes like a tank in the snow.and in the summer its fun and cool.

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