2004 Honda Element Research & Reviews

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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  • Sweet Ride - 2004 Honda Element
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    Got my new Ele last month and cant say enough good about it. As a prior Honda owner (98 Accord lx v6), and still have it, I knew the Ele would be a great car. I wanted an suv type vehicle, but with good gas milage and lower insurance costs. I have to say I get 23-25 mpg in the city and about 28-30 on the highway. Great job Honda, keep up the good work, Ill be a customer for life.

  • Rattle Box - 2004 Honda Element
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    Car started to rattle a day after driving it off the lot. The rattle was on the passenger side in the dashboard area. Took it to the dealer and while trying to fix it they broke the windshield. Put another one in and it was defective also and the rattle went from the passenger side to the driver side. Now, with the third windshield installed it has a completely different intermittent rattle in the dash area. Will try taking it to a different dealer.

  • Element Rules - 2004 Honda Element
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    LOVE my new Element. Always owned Ford in the past, never again. Versitile, stylish, fun, young, and a head turner...the Element has its good points too.

  • 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

  • very disapointed - 2004 Honda Element
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    I was so happy for the first several months. Then the windshield cracked from a tiny pebble. Of course, not covered under warranty. But come to find out I am not the only owner complaining about this. There is a recall on the 2003 elements but Honda has not fixed the problem with the 2004 model. check out this website... hondaelementscrack.com for more complaints. And then I recently tried to put in a baby car seat in the back seat and it is impossible to secure safety. I would not recommend this car to anyone.

  • 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.

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