2004 Honda Element Review
2004 Honda Element Review
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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.
What’s new
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.
Edmunds says
A specialized Honda that is great as long as you need something so specialized.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Honda Element DX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$198/mo for Element DX
Element DX
vs
$179/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2004 Honda Element.
5 star(89%)
4 star(8%)
3 star(2%)
2 star(1%)
1 star(0%)
450 reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
Elder Car(e)
Steve D., 01/31/2016
2004 Honda Element DX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
totally reliable, fun to drive, boxie, zip drive. What else can you say it is a Honda !!
5 out of 5 stars
2004 Honda Element 225,00.00 miles
05/04/2012
2004 Honda Element LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Hi I drive 30,000 miles a year in the Boston areaI I have just changed my roaters @ 200,00.00 miles best car ever owned- Up to 100,00 just oil change tires etc nothing major a great work horse-- honda please bring back the element its a great work vehicle
5 out of 5 stars
I love this car!
Lacey, 05/27/2010
2004 Honda Element LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
I went to Honda to buy an accord. Some how the sales dude got me to test drive the Element and from then on I was hooked. So many cars make you feel cramped, not with this car. More than enough head room (my husband is 6'4"), great stereo. Love the iPod hookup. Fun to drive. A little more hp would be nice but it's not slow. The amount of stuff that you can fit in this thing is absolutely … amazing. 900 sq ft of wood floors. Baseboards. 2 bikes. Patio table (not taken apart) the list goes on and on. It's like having a truck with the stuff I have crammed in there. Very cold a/c. I've had it now for 2 years and besides oil changes, new tire and brakes, it has been a dream car.
4.88 out of 5 stars
Totaled my Element. I barely felt a thing.
mudgell, 02/20/2011
2004 Honda Element EX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
I was cruzin around Denver, not paying enough attention and WHAMO!
I nailed a solid concrete barrier and totaled the car but I came out without a scratch.
The only thing that hurts is that I don't have my Element anymore.
I never had one maintenance problem with it while I had it and when I wrecked it, it very well could have saved my life or saved me from getting injured.
If you have … the money, get one.
2004 Element Highlights
DX
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $16,100 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $198/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 25.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalPoor
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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