Used 2003 Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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An SUV without the guilt!
happy joe, 07/08/2003
Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
It drives more like a car than a truck but like a really FUN car. Its small outside belies it's roomy inside. Even though i've always driven a large car i still felt cramped. Well no more! And when we double up everyone chooses my little element because they love the back seats. And with a simple twitch of the nose my 4 passenger vehicle turns into a 2 passenger truck ... perfect for my wife's unplanned bargains or my little handyman jobs. And, being in the snow belt, we're looking forward to a winter without fear now that we're armed with AWD and ABS :-)
Wish I still had it!
hnewton, 03/07/2010
Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I put probably 32,000 miles on my Honda in two years. I never had any problems with it. It did make a weird noise when I turned really sharp, it was not a big deal. I bought the car with about 95,000 mile on it and it did that when I bought it. The dealership said it was because of the AWD. I drove a different one a year later and it did not do that. Besides oil changes, I only spent 350.00 on it the entire time I owned it. That was for breaks and its 100,000 mile maintenance. I thought it would need a new belt, but it has a timing chain that last 300,000 miles! We really used this car for what it can be used for. Camping, hauling, animals, etc. The seats are very durable! Seats four.
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Element Radiators
dandy4650, 05/12/2003
Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Beware - there is no protection for the radiator! Mine's already been bashed by road hazards!
Honda Element Love
Honda No. 5, 07/02/2010
Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Have always loved Honda cars. The element is a great vehicle for me whether it's getting to work on a snowy day, hauling home landscaping supplies or baby furniture, it's got the space and it's so easy to clean up. Which I also appreciate when my son make a mess in the back seat.
Reliable as the sun
Erik, Elk Grove, CA, 02/10/2018
updated 02/13/2023
Honda Element EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
Update Feb 2023: Starter failed at 179,000mi. First failure. Remanufactured starters are still available direct from Honda. Update: 169,000mi on her, everything is still fine. Original: Only complaints are the 4-speed auto being unable to really use the powerband as effectively as the 5AT or 5MT, and the drivers seat eventually makes my back sore after a few hours. Otherwise, everything is great. 155,000+ in it with absolutely no failures. Only needs routine maintenance, which is easy to do, with exception of oil dripping on the AWD components when changing the filter (but there’s a part available to help this). Starts the first time, every time. Goes through snow and dirt as easily as pavement. Ours has been to Burning Man five times, no issues with heavy dust exposure. Rear seats come out, and anyone 6’1” or under can sleep in the back, no problem. Rear sunroof is removable, and can be popped for great airflow. Dog loves the waterproof rear seats, and is easy to load up, since it’s easy to step into. It does 95% of anything you need it to do, and you can trust the Element to get it done.
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