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2004 Honda Element

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VICTOR V.
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06/04/2015

2004 Honda Element

Excellent all around vehicle. Easy to drive. Decent gas mileage. Does well in rain and snow. Can haul a lot of baggage.
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WILLIAM H KATHLEEN M.
2004 Honda Element
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09/10/2018
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Aways something

While my wife loves this vehicle there is always something wrong with it, besides the 7 recalls ranging from airbags to ignition interlocks. I've never had a worse car. It is extremely useful, but I understand why Honda quit making them. It is my last Element. Must have been designed by illiterate 4thgraders
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LARRY M.
2004 Honda Element
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07/30/2019
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I love this car but....

Something is always going wrong with this thing. I’ve had to fix or replace the radiator, starter 3 times, back gate... lost count, ignition switch, thermostat, steering column, ac, replaced the battery about 7 times, etc etc etc. Crappy mileage. But it still is the perfect camping, traveling, art car. It’s like a long marriage, one of us is just waiting for the other to die.
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WILLIAM H KATHLEEN M.
2004 Honda Element
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04/16/2020
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Money Pit

No wonder Honda stopped making this SUV. THe only reason I have one is that my wife shows dogs and it is a perfect dog car. With the back seat out, it holds 3 large dog crates, plus all the other junk needed to show dogs in agility
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WILLIAM H KATHLEEN M.
2004 Honda Element
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05/27/2020
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Unreliable but handy

My wife loves it because of it's utility, I hate it because it is poorly made and is always broken and always in the shop. It has been recalled an unknown number of times and the way it is designed the check engine light seems to be on continually, even after repair
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WILLIAM H KATHLEEN M.
2004 Honda Element
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02/03/2020
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Unreliable

While the Element is a great car for dog show enthusiasts it has continual problems which explains why Honda stopped making them. Once they hit about 150,000 miles which is nothing for a Honda, the problems seem to be continual…so it takes constant maintenance on things I've never even heard of. I got 307,000 miles n my last Honda..and kind of expect extended life on all Hondas
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LORI S.
2004 Honda Element
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12/14/2015

Why did it go away??

We LOVE our Element---even though it's ugly and looks like one of those toy cars you wind up the rubber-band and crash into the wall, it is a perfect car for dog owners. Easy clean, and room for lots of cargo. We'll have to keep ours forever since it no longer is produced.
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WILLIAM H KATHLEEN M.
2004 Honda Element
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03/11/2017

Honda Elements

The Element is a discontinued model that is in high demand for people who use them as general 4WD vehicles ands use them to take dogs to training, dog shows and other events. The 4WD is excellent..The vehicle has some quirks that do require attention
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Peter C.
2004 Honda Element
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08/15/2017
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Amazingly engineered transportation

Tho looking like it's a cross between a milk truck and a DC-3, the Honda Element is amazingly engineered transportation! Ultra-reliable, such that if you just do the maintenance basics, it will serve as your dependable daily ride for over a decade. Now coming up on 190,000 miles since 2004 when bought new, I'm looking forward to the next 100,000! Yup!
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SARAH J.
2004 Honda Element
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02/18/2018
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Reliable

I appreciate my car a lot. Not many bells or whistles, but it is incredibly reliable and affordable to maintain. I drove it across the country when I moved here to CO with both of my parents and everything I owned, and it's been a great car here. I'm thankful for it.
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DAVID/SHARON B.
2004 Honda Element
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10/01/2018
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Honda element

14 years old,170,000 miles and still going.have had to do probably 2500.00 in repairs,the usual alternator,belts,power sterring,starter,and some air conditioning issues,but nothing major like drive train or transmission issues.still beats 3 or 4 thousand dollars a year in car payments.
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ANTHONY V.
2004 Honda Element
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05/17/2015

very dependable car

Its reliable... Drives good and comfortable but you have to maintain it.
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MICHAEL R.
2004 Honda Element
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06/06/2015

Great for the Coast

I live 100mi from Ron Tonkin, so as you can imagine any problems become big problems. The Element is the best car I have owned too bad it is discontinued. I've carried a single bed mattress box spring and frame, and many other large items from Ikea, 2ft X 8ft is a decent maximum.
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KIMBERLEY R O.
2004 Honda Element
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07/04/2015

Love my car

Wish they started making these again. Car is always in high demand. Love the versatility of it and no one makes a car that is "coated" inside.
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KIMBERLEY R O.
2004 Honda Element
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08/26/2015

MAKE THEM AGAIN

I wish that Honda would make the desicion to make these cars again. Everyone wants one, thinks they are cool, etc.... I LOVE my car. I love the plastic inside. It's a great car. PLEASE MAKE THEM AGAIN!!!
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KAREN G.
2004 Honda Element
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10/28/2015

A beast

I am the only owner of a 2004 Honda Element. It is my dog car. I show in competitive obedience and haul four dogs and all equipment etc. I need. The car never fails to do what it needed to do. It is also the car we tow behind our RV. I plan to keep it for another 100,000 miles.
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DANIEL M.
2004 Honda Element
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11/06/2015

great rig

multi purpose vehicle Honada reliability and performance
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LUKE M.
2004 Honda Element
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01/22/2016

A little bit of everything

Camping, hauling, pet friendly, 5 passenger (if needed) and reliable.
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JAMES D.
2004 Honda Element
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04/09/2016

One of the most usable car/truck I ever owned.

I can't figure out why production was stopped. Ask anyone who owns one and they will say the same thing.>
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Dave D.
2004 Honda Element
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04/19/2016

GREAT vehicle

Over 240.000 miles and very RELIABLE, safe and economical vehicle....
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