5 Star Reviews for 2004 Honda Element

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.75/5 Average
443 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

The 2004 Honda Element lineup gets an LX model to slot between the existing DX and EX models. New equipment on EX models includes keyless entry, a passenger-seat armrest as standard, and bungee-cord fasteners on the driver-side front and rear seat backs.

Pros:
  • Impressively versatile interior, optional all-wheel drive, smooth four-cylinder engine, styled as if out of a Japanese animation movie.
Cons:
  • Only seats four, clamshell doors hinder entry/exit for rear-seat passengers.

User Reviews:

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  • Element - 2004 Honda Element
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    I love my element. It handles great and the ride is smooth. I couldnt get up my driveway in the snow with my old car and the Element AWD kicks in and cruises right up.

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    Finding myself in the market for a vehicle that could comfortably seat four adult males and their gear for week long mountain bike trips, get good gas miliage and cost under $20,000-this was the winner. My other car is a Subaru Forester, which is a great car for my lifestle, but fitting American sized adults in the back seat is a joke. The Hondas exterior looks are still growing on me. It was this reason that caused me to put it at the bottom of my shopping list (behind the Toyota Matrix and others). One test drive quickly showed me that the Element, although shaped like a box on wheels, drove more like an Accord. It was clear that this was going to be a great escape car for me.

  • Love my Element - 2004 Honda Element
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    Just what I wanted. A small SUV like tote that I can get a lot of stuff in if need be. And it even fits my golf clubs in the back if they are laid caddy corner. And when I wanted to buy 4 packaged of 4 cubic ft each of peat moss I just flipped up a seat and it all fit. Rides like a larger vehicle but easy to park. Also looked at RAV 4 but it is not as flexible in being able to tote things (back seats just flip down) and it rode rougher.

  • Honda Element - 2004 Honda Element
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    I am a tried and true Honda driver. I had and accord, 2 CRVs, and my Element. You cant beat a Honda. I believe they are the most reliable car on the road. The Element is a great vehicle - Fun to drive and very durable. Tons of room. My fifteen year old son is 6 foot 2 inches tall and still has room to stretch his legs in the back seat and more than enough head room. He also enjoys the sunroof over the back seat. For a small active family this is the vehicle to have. The drive and comfort level outways the CRV.

  • different kind of suv - 2004 Honda Element
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    i really like the element.i gave up a trans am , but am not disappointed. i can use it for anything.it is a nice tight ride and the gas mileage is excellent. i fill up about every week and a half.the roominess is unbelievable. i have a friend with a tahoe and i can get the same space and not have to pay $45 to fill up. great car that gets a lot o looks.

  • A cool car - 2004 Honda Element
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    Just traded a 1 yr. old Expedition for my Element. I absolutely love it! Very functional interior which looks European in its simplicity. Great cargo hauler, good mileage, fun! Im over 50 so it definitely appeals to older people as well as the younger crowd.

  • Great Value for the Buck - 2004 Honda Element
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    This Honda "Element" is exactly what the real world needs in my opinion. Not having to worry about all the expensive leather and other accessories being abused. The pactical usage of the "Element" as well as any other vehicle purchased for the purposes that most SUVs are used for, is well considered when Honda built this unit. Knowing it was designed and geared for the X-generation. Perhaps they also without realizing it, made a vehicle that serves the real needs of all generations. Having the need for a SUV in the first place means that you either have active young people, children or animals.

  • Excellent Element - 2004 Honda Element
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    It really is a teriffic car in every respect. The practicality is obvious but the surprise is that even though we have an Acura 3.0 CL & a Miata, my wife and I would both rather drive the Element! We took it on a long road trip just after we bought it and found it a real pleasure for that application.

  • element - 2004 Honda Element
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    excellent driving car; lots of fun and utility. good mileage and can haul most anything. no noise and a very tight build. comfortable on the highway and interstate; ive had the vehicle for about 7 months and have no problems. just change the oil and drive.

  • my first honda - the element - 2004 Honda Element
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    The element was my first honda purchase. reasons for buying: 1)price, 2)looks, 3) useful interior features, 4)convenient size, 5)hondas reputation for reliability. I drove it from california to nebraska fully loaded without any problems. and the 4 wheel drive option should helpful when driving in the snow. Im so pleased with the Element that I also bought one for my wife.

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