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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  • element - 2004 Honda Element
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    It is the perfect car for me. I have 2 large dogs, greyhounds, that fit perfectly with the seat backs folded down. Also, I am a horticulturist that sometimes need to carry plants, equipment and mulch. All of which fit very well in the back with the seats folded up along the sides. There are plenty of tie-downs so that things arent moving around, and everything cleans up very nicely. Its worked out just perfectly!!

  • Great Ride - 2004 Honda Element
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    This truck is unbelievabe in rain and snow. I was also supprised how much fun it is to drive.And boy is there alot of room inside.

  • 2004 Honda element - 2004 Honda Element
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    The Element is a very utilitarian vehicle.We are not gen Yers, but it appeals to us.We are mid 30s with one child and it suits us just right.Excellent fit and finish.Typical Honda quality and reliability.Ease of cleaning.One drawback is not knowing what to call it.Its not a car although rides like one.Its not a truck not too much towing capacity.Its not really an SUV either.Overall we love it.

  • Fun Element - 2004 Honda Element
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    Bought the Element over a Chevy Trailblazer. Glad I did. Its fun, peppy, and comfortable. I have (6) vehicles, and everyone in the famioly want to drive the Element. With the price you cannot go wrong!

  • element 2003 - 2004 Honda Element
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    I love my Honda Element! It is fun to drive, drives smoothly and I love the openness from the drivers seat. It is great for kids because you can wipe up anything spilled on the floors or seats. It is so roomy and spacious! I can drive it around as the family car, or use it to haul furniture (large items). I love it!!

  • Great Vehicle - 2004 Honda Element
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    So far Ive enjoyed the Element immensely. It drives like a car and the roominess is great. I love the rubber flooring, too -- its nice to not worry about spills. The clamshell doors make it easy to load and unload, although theyre a bit of a pain when you just need to put something small in the back seat. You have to open the front doors to open and close the back. There are lots of nooks and the stereo isnt bad either, especially for a factory install. The only major complaint is the gas mileage. So far, Im getting about 16 mpg driving about 12-20 miles per day. Im hoping that will get better as the engine breaks in.

  • My 2003 Honda Element - 2004 Honda Element
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    I am a 60 year old woman and lOVE my Element! We drive it to our mountain home, 175 miles away, EVERY weekend. The only thing I hate about it is that there is no arm rest on the passenger side. What nimcoompe designed it that way?

  • Fun and economical - 2004 Honda Element
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    This is a fun SUV -from the styling to the performance. We call it our baby Hummer and laugh because it gets more than 5 miles to the gallon. Its amazing the pep this SUV has with a 4 clylinder motor.

  • WOW - 2004 Honda Element
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    Best vehicle I have ever owned!

  • Best Car Ever - 2004 Honda Element
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    The Element has proved to be the most dependable, versatile and enjoyable car I have had the pleasure to drive. It performs well on the highway wth the feel of a much heavier vehicle while remaining peppy and enjoyable to drive. In the city it is nible and quick.

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