2003 Honda Element Reviews - Page 5 of 12

The first month I had my Element my windshield cracked. I was unaware of a class action until I had surpassed the mileage limit. My driver door lock started not letting the key enter about a year or so ago and now will not at all. Is anyone aware of this issue (along with the Windshield) or if there is a suit against Honda for any of this?

I love the Element, it is the most favorite car I have ever owned issued aside.

It does have quite a bit of wind noise.

Honda needs to address the windshield and door lock issues with current owners for return business!

Both shock struts leaking at 25,000 miles. Replaced under warranty.

Left door would creak and groan when hitting bumps. Adjusted at dealership.

Right front passenger seat cover replaced, under warranty, due to fraying along edge where I would place my hand while entering the vehicle.

In cold weather-the dashboard makes crackling noises along the windshield. Sounds like rattling of plastic in the wind. Not resolved.

Tires wore out at only 34,000 miles with outside edges rounding.

Plastic interior scratches very easily and is disappointing.

Seat belt issue for rear passengers exiting needs to be redesigned.

Door locks need redesigning, also. Passengers are constantly looking for door " unlock button " and instead activating the window.

Ride is way to choppy in the city.

Dealer sold w/repaired star, but later said I'd had repaired! Now crk across driver side, dealer won't replace under class suit... tiny star, but internal memo says they have discretion to replace if not a large rock, baseball, etc. Love car wish I'd known about windshield problem before purchasing.

Driver side lock now difficult.

Great vehicle for me otherwise.

Disappointed in mileage, average 23 mpg mostly on the highway. Drive between 70-80, AC always on (Florida) and no hills. Cannot get it to average over 24mpg on any fill up.

Have put 45k miles on the car in the past 18 months. Have not done anything except change fluids.

Car handles well, great turning radius, very comfortable for me (6'2") great headroom. Very roomy backseats, wish it could seat 5 instead of 4.

You either like the looks or hate it. My 13 year old daughter calls it the Toaster, but she thinks it is cool. Son gets car sick in wife's Accord, but not in Element.

Windshield Issues @ 50,000, replacement Windshield creates extreme noise (whistle) on highway at speeds above 45mph. Driver side door lock does not work from outside with key.

Love the versatile space and fuel economy, wish it was powerful (V6?) had an armrest for the passenger side chair and major blind spots need to be addressed (drive side column=pedestrian killer).

Drivers door lock cylinder went bad.

Annoying "fuel slosh" below drivers seat that sounds like "banging drive shaft."

Took the car to the dealer several times thinking there was something seriously wrong with the vehicle.

Very functional, versatile, finally something different to look at on the road.

Reliable, forgiving at the gas pump for a heavy vehicle.

Excellent alternative to a station wagon or minivan. Perfect for small families.