Overview & Reviews

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.

• Impressively versatile interior, optional all-wheel drive, smooth four-cylinder engine, styled as if out of a Japanese animation movie.

• Only seats four, clamshell doors hinder entry/exit for rear-seat passengers.

User Reviews:

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  The best in a life full of great cars! - 2004 Honda Element
  By Richard B. - August 4 - 3:48 pm

  Ive been a mechanic all my life. I have worked on everything from fords to Ferraris. I was the team leader of the crew that built Jay Lenos Ariel Atom. I have to tell you that I have never had as great a car as my Element! It is an 04 EX AWD in Fiji Blue, and we call it Gimli, after the steadfast, squat, ugly companion to the hobbits. Now with 56K, it is quiet, sweet to drive and has had absolutely no problems requiring repair. We get 27+ on the highway, and 24 in town, which aint bad for a phone booth on wheels. we sleep in it when camping or skiing, and it hauls more than any vehicle Ive ever owned. The Real-Time AWD is amazing. Cant say enough about this vehicle!

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  My Boxers Love it! - 2004 Honda Element
  By Boxers2 - July 6 - 10:00 am

  Purchased my galapogas green E in Jan, and dont have a bad word to say about it. My previous car was a Volvo X-C wagon, which was expensive to maintain and lacked adequate cargo capacity. I bought the E because I need a vehicle that can hold two large dog crates, all my obedience equipment, AWD or 4WD, decent gas mileage, and a reputation for reliability. None of the mid size SUVs can accommodate my dog crates, because of the wheel wells. The awd works wonderfully- driven in snow and muddy fields and frankly found it handled much better than my old Volvo.

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  Step in the right direction - 2004 Honda Element
  By BeachBabe - July 6 - 10:00 am

  Fun and practical! Should be ideal as a college grad car! New owner, so havent had enough time to be able to review the car thoroughly. What sold me was when a friend who owned on said his Element was every bit as good as his Mercedes SUV for half the price!

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  WISH I HAD GOTTEN SIDE AIR BAGS - 2004 Honda Element
  By malscorky - July 6 - 10:00 am

  Love my Element. Only wish I had gotten side air bags. The new crash tests have scared me. I may have to trade it in for something else. For future buyers of this vehicle get side air bags and do yourself a favor. The element has plenty of room, comfort in side, great in the snow. Great auto for the money.

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  Reliable companion SUV - 2004 Honda Element
  By Don coglione - June 30 - 10:00 am

  Own it for 10 months and so far love the way it handles the over all driving. Fun to drive and very practical. The sun visor,when down gets in the way of your driving site. The cup holders would prefer if they were a little higher reach.While driving it can be tricky to reach for the cup, you may need to take your eyes off the road momentarily. Mileage could be better for a 4 cyl. Manufacture claims 27 hgwy, I think 25 more likely. Igot mine loaded with options, under 24,000. For its price and performance I certainly would recommend it highly. The plastic side pannels that alot of readers are concerned about it, so far they holding on pretty good. Do hav

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  Love My Element Except for AC Issue - 2004 Honda Element
  By Melissa - June 16 - 10:09 am

  I love this little SUV...the AWD is grippy when you need it, the performance is okay for what I need (it can get out of its own way at least), the roominess inside can only be described as CAVERNOUS. It is super fun to drive because you can turn it on a dime and put it anywhere...its very responsive for a box on wheels, surprisingly so. It has been reliable and dependable on everyday jaunts and on long trips. The seats, while not cushy, are VERY comfortable, like sitting in a chair rather than in a car. 1000 miles doesnt even fatigue you! One bad thing...AC compressor went at 36K miles and it will cost $1200 to fix (lowest estimate). CR-Vs and Es of these years have been known for this.

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  SPACE CLOUD - 2004 Honda Element
  By CUPCAKE - May 29 - 2:00 am

  THIS IS A DREAM ITS SACIOUS TURNS HEADS AND KIDS LOVE IT TOO. GET ONE OR AT LEAST RIDE IN ONE U WILL LOVE IT.ITS ECONOMICAL EASY TO KEEP CLEAN WHAT OTHER VEHICLE CAN U THOROOUGHLY CLEAN ABD SHINE IN 20 ITS GREAT.

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  better than i "thought" - 2004 Honda Element
  By cardogie - May 24 - 10:00 am

  real fun to drive real comfortable i even enjoy the way it looks

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  A Truly Unique Vehicle - 2004 Honda Element
  By Clayman - May 24 - 10:00 am

  Honda is missing a bet by advertising the Element as car for youth. Im retired and pursuing art as a second career. The Element is great to haul sculptures and anything else you need to carry. It is incredibly fun to drive and is the most ulilitarian vehicle I have seen. My wife drives a Lexus, but I would rather drive my Element - its that much fun. Fantastic car in every way.

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  Happy choice - 2004 Honda Element
  By LParsons - May 24 - 2:00 am

  I was looking for a car that could haul a lot, from furniture to pets, that I wouldnt have to worry about getting dirty inside when, voila, Honda created the Element. I love its simple interior, pracitcal interior styling, with no-frills flooring and upholstery (able to be hosed off and wiped down). The versatility of the seating and space arrangement is everything I could have asked for. I do wish the seats were a bit more comfortable and that the gas mileage was a bit higher. An Element hybrid, now that would be something!