2011 Honda Element User Reviews

Pros

Versatility, great for camping, great for pets, great radio system too.

Cons

None other than Honda ending production after the 2011 model year.

Purchased As New

I love the Element! I have owned mine since 2005 when I purchased it new. I was considering a Honda Ridgeline at the time, but the dealer didn't have one in inventory so I test drove the Element and was very impressed by its big car feel and how peppy it is for a four cylinder engine.

Mine has been very reliable and it is great for taking our cocker spaniel with us on trips, etc. For those who have not given thought to the Element, I suggest giving one a test drive. You can do a lot with this small SUV and have a lot of fun getting around too!...read morehide

Pros

Fun to drive, practical

Cons

Annoying dash rattles, fuel economy

Purchased As Used

I bought this car used and I really like it a lot. It's surprisingly fun to drive and incredibly practical. I traded a Mazda Cx7 for this and I have no regrets. The Element has much less power, but somehow it's more fun to drive. I loe the fact that it's easy to clean and I find myself being much less obsessive about wiping my feet, etc. My only frustration is a nasty dash rattle that I can't seem to figure out. It's making me crazy, but I'll figure it out eventually. Overall a really great car and I'm looking forward to using this car for a very long time....read morehide

Pros

A CAR/VAN/PICKUP

Cons

NONE

Purchased As New

78 YEARS OLD, LIVE ON FARM, HAULE ANYTHING TAKE
TRIPS OUT WEST, LIVE IN GEORGIA HOW CAN WE GET THE COMPANY TO PUT BACK IN LINE. REALLY BEGIN TO CATCH ON ABOUT THR TIME THEY KILLED IT.

Pros

like a car and truck combined

Cons

none

Purchased As New

no problems 1100000 miles and as good as the day i bought it lx 5 speed standard model orange square box i love this car!!!!

Pros

easy to load big boxes

Cons

none

Purchased As New

who ever made that deccision was sick to discontiued the element , best truck i ever had, will NEVER buy another honda, your company are CRAZY to discontinued.

Pros

interior space, easy to drive and maintain

Cons

nothing comes to mind

Purchased As New

Love the car !! My daughter thought it was ugly but after awhile , this is the only car she wants to drive in the family. Easy to drive , plenty of room ./.. Snap to clean and polish...No complaints, except mileage could be a little better avg about 20 per gallon

Pros

very stable on icy roads , easy to clean

Cons

none

Purchased As New

I can't belive they want to dicontinue the Element 120000 and just put in brake pads, it is like a little tank, my kids learned to drive with this car and they never want me to get rid of it

Pros

Most versatile vehicle I've ever owned.

Cons

Puny power. Headwind kills MPG.

Purchased As New

I lied just to get my opinion in here: I own a 2005 Element and I can't believe Honda is ditching the Element. With a few minor changes it's still the same engine, trans and frame as it always was. The only changes have been bad:removing extendable sun visors and losing the rear roof hatch. I would have added a larger engine and worked hard at more comfortable seating and a quieter ride. With the quirky clamshell doors and bulletproof floor it's so versatile no other car can match it....read morehide

Pros

roomy, great handling, carefree about spills and dogs, not worried about my wet dive gear

Cons

my & daughter drive it more than me

Purchased As New

love the room, bought this car because it was desiged for the outdoor sports indivdual and dogs. don't worry about my wet dive gear or my dogs. handles great with a very good turn radius.my wife rather drive this then her outlander.

Pros

ease of parking, easy loading, simple controls, snow traction

Cons

road noise, fuel mpg, small gas tank

Purchased As New

By one while you can, my 6'th Honda. Bought this new as used Elements with 35K were selling for only $500-800 below new cost. Fixed road noise by having underside sprayed with rubberized pick up "bed liner" - dramatic improvement. Not one new car defect that I can find. Really like the "oil minder" gauge that tells you when change is needed; accounts for milage, engine rpms, heat/cold, drive time, etc. Milage is not great; 20-22 town, 25-28 hwy, but if you learn to be gentle the mpgs really go up. 2011 is last year to buy....read morehide