Used 2009 Honda Element Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 Element, so we've included reviews for other years of the Element since its last redesign.
In My Element
troydvance, 01/24/2008
2008 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Thanks to Edmunds, I chose the Honda Element! After considerable research and test drives, the Element fit perfectly. Since I am 6 feet 4 inches tall, I could not have found a more perfect match. The ride is much better than the other vehicles that I looked at. The design is very unique and utilitarian. It gets a lot of compliments. It is useful and well designed. Even when the weather is below 0, the Element starts and warms quickly. The cargo room is amazing and can hold things that I did not think it would. It feels very stable in high winds. It can turn on a dime and leave change. I am very happy.
Can't Beat it !
Can't Beat it !, 07/17/2008
2008 Honda Element LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
It took me 6 months to make up my mind as my 05 Nissan Frontier lease was ending. Looked at all of the econo- boxes, just couldn't do it! Couldn't commit to driving a sardine-can for the next 4-5 years, despite the price of gas. Between my wife and I, we've owned 4 Civics and 1 CR-V over the last years, so don't break up a winning streak, go back to Honda. This is now Honda #6! Excellent little truck, does all I needed and wanted; kayaks on roof, r/c sailboat in back, room for the Greyhound too! Didn't need leather, carpet, Bluetooth, MP3 either. Just a dependable, versatile small SUV.Have been watching Elements since they first came out but were too costly in Canada, much better deals in S.FL!
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Really Love This Car
Francois, 08/12/2009
2009 Honda Element EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Elements have long caught my eye, and with passing years I've known more and more people who have and love them. We finally took the plunge and wish we hadn't waited so long. It's a great car for all our needs. We took it on a camping trip recently and got fantastic mileage. The doors feel and sound as solid as our old Volvo-- impressively heavy metal. Great handling, and we love those wide doors for packing and unloading.
No crybaby whining here
Stewart , 10/14/2021
2008 Honda Element LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Does every thing Honda says it will. Does most better than expected. That is/was my expectation. To get the same utility and capacity would require driving a full size SUV, van or truck. I think it being aware of said vehicles fuel economy would make owners appreciate that Hondas deliver what is advertised. Bought mine when it was 12 years old. One slight issue with a problem that NTHSA had them do a recall on and the problem is/has recurred.
Not Bad But Awful Shift Points
Peter, 03/29/2008
2008 Honda Element LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought it for work use. Love the rubber interior features and space. Unfortunately was delivered with defective right rear hub, but was replaced quickly. More horsepower needed. Extremely disappointed with shift points of auto trans.. Can't seem to get 4th and 5th gear to shift in order to lower RPMs and maybe improve mediocre gas mileage - currently have 5300 miles on it and can't get better than 20 highway. Windshield size and angle makes it very difficult to see traffic lights. If I had realized transmission problem I might have considered the manual trans.