Honda Element
Element · 2003–2011 · 9 model years · 9 trims
Photo: 2003 Honda Element EX, Front Right, 11-21-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2004 Honda Element EX in Galapagos Green Metallic, front left, 07-04-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2008 silver Honda Element side by BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2003 Honda Element EX, Rear Right, 11-21-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2003 Honda Element EX, Front Right, 11-21-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2004 Honda Element EX in Galapagos Green Metallic, front left, 07-04-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 silver Honda Element side by BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Honda Element EX, Rear Right, 11-21-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | |||||||
| LX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 20/24 (22) | $20,825 |
| LX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Automatic | AWD | 19/24 (21) | $21,075 |
| EX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 20/24 (22) | $22,935 |
| EX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Automatic | AWD | 19/24 (21) | $24,185 |
| 2010 | |||||||
| LX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 20/25 (22) | $20,525 |
| LX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Automatic | AWD | 19/24 (21) | $21,775 |
| EX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 20/25 (22) | $22,635 |
| EX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Automatic | AWD | 19/24 (21) | $23,885 |
| SC · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Automatic | FWD | 20/25 (22) | $24,320 |
| 2009 | |||||||
| LX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 20/25 (22) | $20,275 |
| LX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Automatic | AWD | 19/24 (21) | $21,475 |
| EX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD | 20/25 (22) | $22,385 |
| EX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | AWD | 18/23 (20) | $22,785 |
| SC · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 18/23 (20) | $23,270 |
| 2008 | |||||||
| LX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | RWD | 18/23 (20) | $18,980 |
| LX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | AWD | 18/23 (20) | $20,380 |
| EX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | RWD | 18/23 (20) | $20,990 |
| EX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | AWD | 18/23 (20) | $22,390 |
| SC · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 18/23 (20) | $22,775 |
| 2007 | |||||||
| LX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | RWD | 18/23 (20) | $18,900 |
| LX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | AWD | 18/23 (20) | $20,300 |
| EX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | RWD | 18/23 (20) | $20,910 |
| EX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | AWD | 18/23 (20) | $22,310 |
| SC · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 166 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 18/23 (20) | $22,695 |
| 2006 | |||||||
| LX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 156 | 160 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | RWD | 19/23 (21) | $17,750 |
| LX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 156 | 160 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | AWD | 18/22 (20) | $19,150 |
| EX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 156 | 160 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | RWD | 19/23 (21) | $19,625 |
| EX-P 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 156 | 160 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | RWD | 19/23 (21) | $20,125 |
| EX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 156 | 160 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | AWD | 18/22 (20) | $21,025 |
| EX-P 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 156 | 160 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | AWD | 18/22 (20) | $21,525 |
| 2005 | |||||||
| LX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 160 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | RWD | 19/23 (21) | $17,450 |
| LX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 160 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | AWD | 18/22 (20) | $18,850 |
| EX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 160 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | RWD | 19/23 (21) | $19,525 |
| EX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 160 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | AWD | 18/22 (20) | $20,925 |
| 2004 | |||||||
| DX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 160 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | RWD | 19/24 (21) | $16,100 |
| LX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 160 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | RWD | 19/24 (21) | $17,100 |
| DX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 160 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | AWD | 18/22 (20) | $17,500 |
| LX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 160 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | AWD | 18/22 (20) | $18,500 |
| EX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 160 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | RWD | 19/24 (21) | $18,900 |
| EX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 160 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | AWD | 18/22 (20) | $20,300 |
| 2003 | |||||||
| DX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 160 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | RWD | 19/24 (21) | $16,100 |
| EX 2WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 160 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | RWD | 19/24 (21) | $18,650 |
| DX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 160 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | AWD | 18/22 (20) | — |
| EX 4WD · SUV | In-Line 4-Cylinder | 160 | 161 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | AWD | 18/22 (20) | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 11 | Not rated |
| 2010 | 11 | Not rated |
| 2009 | 9 | Not rated |
| 2008 | 13 | Not rated |
| 2007 | 12 | Not rated |
| 2006 | 11 | Not rated |
| 2005 | 10 | Not rated |
| 2004 | 11 | Not rated |
| 2003 | 12 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.