Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 City / 24 HWY
Horsepower
166
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Christian R
Versatile handsome Honda element.
I am very happy with my Honda element. It is capacious and versatile, great for hauling pets and garden supplies and various projects that I work on. It is easy to clean out I have a vinyl interior. The seats fold down and attach to the side which gives me a lot of space for haulage. The car gives me excellent mileage and is an easy car for long trips and local driving. Really, my only criticism with it is the windows in the back pop out instead of roll down, and dogs like windows that roll down. Otherwise everything is great.
accountCircle Lucas T
Honda Element, the little engine that could.
Great gas mileage, ton of utility. Can basically strip the thing out and make it a mini cargo van if I need to. Kept up with routine maintenance and not a problem at 130k miles and a coast to coast road trip. Perfect for every light duty job. They stopped making these.
accountCircle Kathy P
Honda Element-very versatile.
My Honda is very versatile. I can take the back seats out and have room for cargo or camping. The floors are a heavy rubber matting and are very easy to clean. It handles well in town and on interstates. I had a transmission problem before the warranty was out and Honda fixed it. I would buy another if I could.
accountCircle Laura K
Extremely versatile and I'll never sell it!
Perfect for dog owners. Easy cleanup as no carpets. Roomy enough for cargo. Rear seats fold up out of the way or can be removed altogether. Reliable. Decent mpg. There's nothing to dislike.
accountCircle Summer B
Unique one of a kind nobody has one.
I love it or requires little to maintenance. I rarely have to fill up for gas and it is not targeted for break ins. Drives safely and easily. Feels spacious. It attracts attention because it is unique. I have only has it taken in for maintenance twice. I also feel very safe in the car.
accountCircle Katie H
The unstoppable little toaster.
My element is really comfortable and looks great inside and out. The compact size heats up really quickly in the winter and cools down quickly in the summer. It has low ground clearance, but it can still get pretty much anywhere you want to go. Nothing can slow us down! After 6 years, I have only had to replace the muffler after it rusted out (due to low ground clearance and it being a year with a lot of snow) and also the door locks went out just recently.
accountCircle Bill S
Why you should buy a Honda.
Looks good, drives great and is fun to drive! I would recommend this car to everyone. A friend told me about this car and I tried it and it was a perfect fit for me. I like to take trips on the weekend and this is the perfect car for that. I would buy another Honda for my next car.
accountCircle Rand W
The BEST SUB ever made !
The greatest small SUV EVER produced ! I have 276,000 miles in my 2008 SC Element and it runs like new ! An amazing reliable car ! Rand W. ( Oregon )

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jennifer C
Amount of space when need to transfer items from store that contain large boxes.
Vehicle feels too boxy and frigid. Performance is great and care is very reliable for either in town or out of town travel. However, I am not comfortable in the vehicle. There are limited features in our design. I enjoy seats that electronically move and GPS. Mine has neither.
accountCircle Peter F
Not that great.Poor gas mileage and really awkward foods.
The way the back door is open only when the driver or the passenger door is open almost like the pickup truck is so annoying. Also I was hoping that it would get better gas mileage than it does because it is only a v4. But the seats fold up really easily to give a nice little storage space.

Honda Element Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LX
166 HP 21 MPG 4 Seats
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EX
166 HP 21 MPG 4 Seats
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2011 Honda Element Owner Reviews

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4 stars 35%
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accountCircle Christie R on May 11, 2021
I will always buy a Honda.
I love that it is big and spacious. It is very easy to clean and the seats all come out so it makes it easier to load up the car after a shopping trip, or with sports. I also love how much room the back seat has. It makes road trips a lot easier because you can really stretch out your legs.
accountCircle Stephen on April 12, 2021
2010 EX - Best Car Ever!
Best car ever made. No problems - 2010 with 135K miles. I'm original owner and the car stays until the car died or l die; I'll probably go first. Looks almost new and performs about 95% new. Just regular maintenance for 10 years. Now, replaces starter, master cylinder, front and rear stabilizer links and bushings and rear springs and struts. I live in NYC where roads are terrible. Had car undercoated again too. Pretty good for 10 years.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Josie L.

Mpg is great. Haven't had too many problems with it. They don't make these Elements anymore. The space it has for a family of 4 is good. Isn't terrible driving in the snow. Great vehicle for long trips out of state.

likeFilled Yasmin D.

Good on gas. Good quality, comfortable seating.And it drives smooth. Good space in back of car for storage. Comfortable back seats and large seating. Heats up quickly and air conditioning is good. It has plenty of room for grocery's and shopping bags.

likeFilled Rita L.

It is very easy to get my kids in and out of their car seats. There is plenty of room in the back for hauling things. It's easy to drive not many blind spots, the turning radius is great easy to get in and out of tight spots.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Josie L.

Not a great car for family of 5. No room for friends or other passengers. It's a 'boxy car' so hate the design. Not really sure of any other cons when talking about this vehicle. The seats aren't the most comfortable seats. The radio cuts out sometimes.

dislikeFilled Yasmin D.

It is bumpy. It is expensive high car insurance it is too big it is too roomy. An alarm goes off if the seat belts are not buckled.. It takes long to heat up and for the air conditioner to work. It is hard to park.

dislikeFilled Rita L.

If you park too close to another car it's hard to get the doors open, with the suicide doors. There are only two seats in the back so you can only have four passenger in the car. It's hard to tell when your headlights are on the dash lights do not change enough.

Ranks #2 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2011 Honda Element has an average owner rating of 4.56 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 26 other Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #9 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Honda Element has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #9 of 26 other Compact SUVs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which honda element has a sunroof?

Answer: The Honda Element does not have a sunroof.

What's the honda element wheel bolt pattern?

Answer: The Honda Element bolt pattern is defined aS5 X114.3mm or 4.5 inches by the factory specs. The bolt pattern is identified using two numbers for each vehicle. The first number tells You how many bolts are on the...

What's the honda element transmission fluid capacity?

Answer: 2.9 quarts is the transmission fluid capacity for the Honda Element. To change the transmission fluid You will want to first make sure the car is level on the ground and then pop the hood open. Now locate the...

What's the honda element steering wheel size?

Answer: The Honda Element steering wheel size is outside diameter of 13.78". The power steering fluid needs to be changed every 75,000 miles. Along with changing fluids, You will come across noises from steering parts....

What's the honda element oil type?

Answer: The Honda Element oil type iS5w-20. Having high quality oil is essential for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into issues with this fluid at some point. Bad oil can cause the engine to fail. A normal...

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety