2005 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). 7 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 7
For sale
We do not have a 2005 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.
2005 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 | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 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 |
2005 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) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 23 | 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 2005 Honda Element
- NHTSA lists 7 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 159 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (78), electrical system (16) and suspension (13). 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... |
| 17V029000 | 2017-01-10 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama,... |
| 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... |
| 11V395000 | 2011-08-04 | power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2005 Honda Element?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2005 Honda Element for sale by us right now. Buying the 2005 Honda Element is a big decision; here is the information we have.
A buyer's checks
There are 7 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Owners filed 159 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, electrical system and suspension; have those parts checked. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
What the specs mean
The 2.4L 4-cylinder, paired with a 4-speed automatic, drives it. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
A combined rating of 11.2 L/100 km works out to about 34 litres per 300 km. Every 100 km costs about $17.36 in fuel at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
The higher seat of an SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.
Who rents the Element
It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Rent it for a week first
A week with the Element answers more than any brochure. Try the Element on your commute, then decide. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.36 in fuel.
Year and trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Next step
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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 2005 Honda Element from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Honda Element for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Honda Element
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 Honda Element have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 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.