Honda Element Reviews

This vehicle is a Beast! I rolled it, landed on the wheels, towed out of the ditch in Feb 2026 and drove it to work right after. I didn't get hurt other than a little back pain for a week. Minimal damage to my element and she's still running like a champ! Mechanic was astounded it survived. The features are amazing but this vehicle is a beast in a roll over!

LOVE the Element! 2008 in Citrus Fire - I’ve never lost my car in the parking lot. Roomy, versatile, feels solid and safe. Fun to drive. Not fond of the suicide doors. Front seats stain daily w just water. There are bad blind spots, side of each front windshield, to get used to. 2 Honda dealers in VA dishonest! 1 in FL - poor workmanship. I would get another one tho!

I received my preowned 2008 Element in early 2011. Regrettably, I am having to give it up after almost 10 years because of cost-prohibitive repairs after hitting a curb at highway speed. It has 127,000 miles on it. I'm upset that Honda discontinued this fine vehicle. As the literature states, the interior is more drastically configurable than any other car made, the plastic surfaces definitely make it simple to hose out (I also used a leaf blower). I used this thing to haul everything, including piles of cut trees and branches, 8-foot dimensional lumber, sheetrock, furniture, appliances, etc., and could always close and latch the rear door regardless of the bulk. I once used it to move my household.

Bought my 2005 Element in 2007 with 11k mi on it. As of 6/2019 I have 183k miles in it and hope to drive it to 300K, or find another Element because I love it so much! Potential negatives first: not as quiet, soft-riding or luxurious as other passenger-oriented/"people-mover" SUV's like the Honda CRV. Has a noticeable amount of wind noise compared to more car-oriented SUV's. The boxy shape doesn't lend itself to good mpg; usually 20-22mpg for me with a 26mi commute at 75mph+ and offensive driving style. If you frequently travel with 3-4 people you may dislike the reverse-hinge style rear doors for letting rear passengers in and out, especially in tight spaces.

I love this little car! I sought Honda quality, and really liked this body style. Beautiful it is not - I call it my box on wheels - but I can carry a LOT of stuff. The seats can be moved to make lots of cargo space. I wish it got better gas mileage though, it's difficult to get in and out of the back seat also (which isn't very comfortable, but we rarely have back seat passengers), and there's a bad blind spot between windshield and side windows. But I hope they still made the Element - it's a great vehicle. I wanted Honda quality and dependability and have them. It's fun to drive, easy to park, and practical.

I have only good things to say about the Honda Element. I love the aerodynamics of it. I love the positioning of the seats and the color choices. I have a bad back so the position of the seats, the height and how their situation is very conducive for me. It's easy to get in and out without any stress on my back. It handles very well on the road, give me just enough room without being a soccer mom looking type vehicle. But I would like the whole car to merle no plastic parts and for the rear seats I would like it to be easier to clip the seats up to open up the full extent of the back. But I just can't wait to purchase another one.

I love my car. Hondas run so well and for a long time! I got it used at a little under 150000 miles and I'm not to 200000 and it's still chugging along great! It does have some random stuff break but it is an 11 year old car so I don't get upset about it. Also great because I have a dog and the interior is indestructible. Also, like the color and I love that the back seats are stadium meaning they're raised up so people sitting in the back won't get car sick. However, it needs better gas mileage or have a bigger tank and the rest of the car to continue on as well as the engine does, the window roller thing broke, the mirror cases on the side rear view mirrors broke, and I've had to get the seats reupholstered, etc.

My experience was exactly what I expected. Serves me well and does its job excellently. Well made, reliable and only lacks luxury features. Too bad Honda stop making it.

Bought the first one they made! Love this car. The only problem I’ve had with it is that it got stuck in park. I watched YouTube to fix it, but it was scary for a while. Thank god it seems like it got over it. Yes, many dash lights burned out. YouTube again. Replaced them all myself, dealer wanted a million dollars to do it. The ripped driver seat (that also rocks) kinda sucks. I put a cover on it, but still. Can’t fix the slight rocking motion, part of the seat broke. I need another one. My son grew up and I gave him mine. Been looking at pick ups, every one of them has bad reviews and stupid problems. Dang.

I love my 2004 Honda Element! It has a lot of room without being too big, and it is great in the winter. I feel like I can get through anything! I am very disappointed that Honda stopped making it. I planned on buying another when mine died. I have roughly 142,000 miles, and plan on keeping it as long as possible!