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2011 Honda Element consumer reviews

$20,825–$22,075 MSRP range
side view of 2011 Element Honda
(46 reviews)
97% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.9
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Great adventure vehicle

Love this car - it is our 2nd Element and it has been with us on so many adventures. But, we have upgraded to an adventure van and are ready to move on.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I own

The Element has the smartest design. The seats fold up to the walls which leaves an enormous amount of space for cargo. It handles snow and like no other. Sound system is amazing. Good on gas. Very roomy, high ceiling.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Car Ever Built (to date)

Don't worry.. this is not a delusional review from a Fanboy. Fully understand the Element will not be winning the Pebble Beach concours d'elegance any time some ...Or Ever. Just wish there was still an equivalent vehicle being manufactured today. If you are like me and judge cars based on utility, value, convenience, reliability... Of the 20 or so cars my family has purchased over the last 35 years. This was heads and shoulders the best by far. Stone simple, perfect in form for the things we actually do... every day and otherwise... good on gas, rock solid reliability, best car to clean for those with a messy life (you can honestly use a mop... maybe my favorite feature). Super maneuverable... Spacious on the inside but still compact on the outside. Its almost as though it transcended the definition of every other manufacture... Less a "car" by conventional standards... more of a go places and do things machine. Maybe some manufacture will build something that goes back to that, some day?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I've never been happier

My family had owned all kinds of Honda vehicles, and I've liked them all. I then switched over to Subaru for a while and liked them as well but they never felt as natural as a Honda ever did. Then I switched back over to Honda and got an Element. It is by far the best combination of comfortable, cool, reliable and fun to drive. I love the look, the comfort for tall people like me, practicality for artists like me and the versatility of a family car. I'm very happy indeed. I also can't wait to buy the tent and go camping!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Dog Car Ever

Honda Element is the most practical car ever. Small and easy to drive, it still holds a surprising amount of cargo for it's size. Not fancy, but practical and a Honda that should run forever. Low entrance threshold and "suicide" doors make it super easy for you dogs to hop right in!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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ONCE YOU OWN AN ELEMENT HOOKED FOREVER

ONCE YOU OWN AN ELEMENT YOU'LL BE HOOKED FOREVER LITTLE LACKING ON COMFORT BUT HANDS DOWN THE MOST UTILITARIAN CAR I'VE EVER OWNED MUST DRIVE ONE! EXCELLENT FOR DOGS FLORIST CARPENTER ...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love it!

I love my Honda Element! Too bad it isn?t in production anymore or I?d buy another one because it?s a very dependable and fun to drive car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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LOVE my Honda Element

I bought this 2010 over a new SUV any day because the Honda Element's design is unique and superior to the newest SUVs on the market. Amen! I am planning to buy another to modify into a weekend camper! Can't beat the practical design of the back seats folding and handing from the inside of this SUV. Great on the highway but lower mileage than I wanted around town. Overall a Real Winner and soooo affordable as a used vehicle - lower insurance, property taxes, and car loan.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Elements are cool

I love it. Hoping for many adventures in this vehicle. it looks beautiful and its fun to drive!if i have make car payments, i want to love what im buying!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car for Mtb bikers and road trippers!

I?ve only had the car for a few weeks and so far it?s awesome! plenty of leg room, the versatility and variations of how you can use the back seats up or down is so helpful for Bicycles and passengers and dogs! Easy to clean, parts are easy to find for it making it economical vehicle to own. Around town gas mileage is okay but highway is way better! I love being able to put my Bicycles INSIDE the vehicle if I have to and still have room for passengers.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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