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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My Element has problems! - 2003 Honda Element
By DEF532 - July 12 - 10:00 amBattery is dead if not driven in 7-15 days and the dealer cant figure out why. They replaced the battery, radio, multiplex unit and amplifier and something is still draining the battery. Its now under Lemon Law, which is a real joke. Runs great if you can get it started.
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Not as good as I expected - 2003 Honda Element
By namealreadyinuse - March 12 - 10:00 amI think I got a bit of a lemon here. My Element has been back to the dealer 5 times in the 2 months Ive had it - rear bumper not attached properly, steering wheel column cover fell off, rear view mirror came loose and several rattling noises corrected. Ive owned 2 Hondas before and never had issues with build quality but now I have !
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Rare manual transmission EX 4WD - 2004 Honda Element
By Hiroshi - November 13 - 10:00 amHard to find 4WD with manual transmission, Fiji Blue. Shopped around but no discount. Finding the actual vehicle was tough. Highly critisized rear access door is less of a concern as long as you recognize its not a four door vehicle (think of double cab pick up truck).
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Disappointed But Satisfied - 2005 Honda Element
By JOSEPHPLAVIAK - September 9 - 12:20 pmThe Element has fallen short in a few areas. The "AWD" is far from AWD. When I bought the Element, it was called REALTIME 4 WHEEL DRIVE. In essence FWD assisted by the rear wheels when the computer senses slippage. Granted, I have never been stuck. My next disappointment is the "A" post. The "A" posts cause serious blind spots when making 90 degree turns. Next, I go on to the tires. The 215/70/R16 is a unique tire size, which makes it expensive and hard to find in anything other than an all season radial. Lastly, the front end construction. DONT get in a fender bender, itll be expensive. There is literally no bumper to stop the radiator from being damaged in a minor collision.
