

Honda Element
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Honda Element Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Honda Element rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Honda Element reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2005 | Honda | Element* |   | 16 7.3 62200 | |
| 2004 | Honda | Element* |   | 11 6.6 88400 | |
| 2003 | Honda | Element* |   | 14 7.5 84600 | |
To see how the Honda Element's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Honda Element--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Honda Element Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Honda Element repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
2009 Honda Element Problems and Repair Histories
2008 Honda Element Problems and Repair Histories
2007 Honda Element Problems and Repair Histories
2006 Honda Element Problems and Repair Histories
2005 Honda Element Problems and Repair Histories
2004 Honda Element Problems and Repair Histories
2003 Honda Element Problems and Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Honda Element Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Honda Element's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.
If you are unsure about the Honda Element's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.
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Honda Element MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Honda Element. Price the Honda Element.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4-door SUV | LX | 20,525 | 19,110 | 710 |
| EX | 22,635 | 21,067 | 710 | ||
| SC | 24,320 | 22,629 | 710 |
Honda Element Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Honda Element and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Honda Element price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Honda Element.
Dealer Price Quotes
Honda Element Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
Honda Element Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Honda Element's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Honda Element, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Honda Element Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Honda Element?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a Element--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Honda Element review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Honda Element Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Honda Element tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Honda Element--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Honda Element Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Element by owners, visit:
ElementOwnersClub.com -- Honda Element forum
2010 Honda Element Specifications
| Body | 4-door SUV |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 101.4 |
| Length | 169.9 |
| Width | 71.6 |
| Height | 70.4 |
| Curb Weight | 3515 |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 |
| R1 Headroom | 43.3 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 |
| R1 Hip Room | 55.0 |
| R1 Legroom | 41.0 |
| R2 Headroom | 38.0 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 52.2 |
| R2 Hip Room | 47.6 |
| R2 Legroom | 39.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 |
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2010 Honda Element 4-door SUV
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | LX | EX | SC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.4L I4 OHC-4v HP: 166@5500 TQ: 161@4000 | 2.4L I4 OHC-4v HP: 166@5500 TQ: 161@4000 | 2.4L I4 OHC-4v HP: 166@5500 TQ: 161@4000 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD |   |
| Standard Tires | 215/70R16 tires | 215/70R16 tires | 225/55R18 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 270W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) | Unbranded audio system, 270W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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