2004 Honda Element for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 9 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 9
For sale
We do not have a 2004 Honda Element for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2004 Honda Element specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.36 | $17.36 | $18.29 | $18.29 |
2004 Honda Element: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,658 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 Honda Element
- NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 281 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility (106), air bags (73) and seats (26). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V499000 | 2019-06-27 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are... |
| 19V501000 | 2019-06-27 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are... |
| 19V182000 | 2019-03-06 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and... |
| 18V268000 | 2018-04-26 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been... |
| 16V344000 | 2016-05-23 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida,... |
| 15V320000 | 2015-05-28 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL... |
| 14V700000 | 2014-11-04 | air bags | American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic... |
| 14V353000 | 2014-06-20 | air bags | American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California,... |
| 10V364000 | 2010-08-05 | electrical system:ignition | HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 HONDA ACCORD, CIVIC TWO AND FOUR DOOR, AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2004 HONDA ELEMENT VEHICLES. THE INTERLOCK LEVER OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY UNEXPECTEDLY DEFORM, WHICH CAN ALLOW THE INTERLOCK FUNCTION OF A VEHICLE WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO BE DEFEATED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2004 Honda Element for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2004 Honda Element; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Before buying the 2004 Honda Element, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
There are 9 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 281 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility, air bags and seats; have those parts checked. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
What the figures tell you
The 2.4L 4-cylinder does the work, through a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 34 litres, from its 11.2 L/100 km rating. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $17.36, and a 300 km weekend about $52.08. The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Practical details
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
When the Element makes sense
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Try before you buy
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Element answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Element for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.36 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Narrowing it down
Within the 2004 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Let us know
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2004 Honda Element from us first.
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Buying the 2004 Honda Element
Does CarmaCars sell the 2004 Honda Element?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2004 Honda Element before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2004 Honda Element have recalls?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2004 Honda Element cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3472.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.