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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  • Fabulous Orange Box - 2004 Honda Element
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    I bought this car for a move from MS to CO and loaded it full. The gas mileage was something to brag about and the way this loaded down 4 cylinder handled over mountain passes impressed me. I havent had much experience with it in the snow yet but I have faith it will meet my expectations. My Element has gone to the beach. All I had to do to get the sand out was sweep the car. AND it is wonderful for the dog owner, the dog hair clean up is so easy, just roll down the window and it all blows out!

  • Made a believer out of my friends - 2004 Honda Element
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    When I told my friends I was buying an Element, they all just smirked. But then I took them out cruising on a Saturday night, and they fell in love with it. The only problem is now everyone will want me to drive when we go out. My friends are all 510" plus and 200lbs or more, and they have more than enough room. Not superfast, but enough power to dart and weave through the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Go Cubs!

  • BEST CAR IN A LONG TIME - 2004 Honda Element
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    This car is great it runs like all get up and go.

  • WHAT A CAR! - 2004 Honda Element
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    ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT I LOVE IT. IVE MANY CARS OVER THE YEARS, BUT THIS IS THE MOST EVERYTHING A PERSON OR A FAMILY WOULD WANT.

  • Great Fun Car !!! - 2004 Honda Element
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    I first test drove one of these puppies back when they were released in 2003. It was great how much "pan-o-ramic" vision that the front windshield offered. I waited to purchase until this St. Pattys Day only because ov 2 reasons: the dreaded "1st Model Year" curse, and also desperatly hoping that HONDA would replace the STUPID looking "Plastic" wheel guards/side panels with real "Body" / Metal panels (kind ov like the kewl looking Scion from Toyota). - crocshop.co

  • Whata fresh suv - 2004 Honda Element
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    After searching forever for a relieable ,fun to drive car..i was introduced to the Element very much by accident..its ugly yes..but boy does it attract attention ..good and bad... I have found many duties for this suv and it has been flawless. This is my first foreign made car.. and i will prolly buy Honda again. I have a 4 year lease on this Element. the only issue is the many scratchs ive seen on what i thought was high quality plastics..inside and out.

  • Coolest Family Car - 2004 Honda Element
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    We owned a Land Rover before we bought the Honda Element and making that switch was one of the smartest moves weve made. Our neighbors and friends were quite shocked when we came home with it, once they saw the interior they couldnt believe all the room it had. We have two boys, 6 and 4 years old -it is a perfect car for kids if you want to be a cute, hip, outdoorsy type mom. For such a little thing we feel like we have twice the room as the Land Rover and over double the gas mileage. We love the water wash down floors, never any stains from the kids drinks or food. I told my 6 year old son when we bought it that we just bought his car-10 years from now.

  • Buy This Car - 2004 Honda Element
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    I rarely like anything, but this car is the best purchase Ive made since my big screen TV. If you are looking for a vechicle that sits 4, can haul like a truck, and has honda-like mechanics, then buy this car; you wont regret it. I absoultely love my 2004 EX 2wd orange car w/ side airbags.

  • Honda Element Satisfaction Survey - 2004 Honda Element
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    We love our Honda Element. My husband is a PIG!! Someone finally made a car for him. You can wash out the inside in a minute. You can put big, awkward, bulky things in the car with ease. Taking messy yard waste to the dump is easy now that we can clean the car so easily. He thinkshis car is really COOL and I think it is WONDERFUL and really CUTE. The backdoor business is a pain, but because of it you can get things in and out easily. It is a trade off. We dont ferry klds anymore so we dont care about it that much.It would not be convenient for dropping off kids. WE LOVE IT!!!! Thank you Honda for saving my marriage!!! N. Weber

  • Great Car - 2004 Honda Element
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    This car is a great fun car that is kid friendly. My wife and I were looking for a new traveling vehicle and we zeroed in on the Element. It is roomy with lots of room for a 63" guy like myself and also lots of room in the back for 2 boys and car seats. It has great pick up and the brakes were better than expected. Almost a perfect car for a family of 4.

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