Honda Element - Revision history

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 [[image:2007_Element_bluestatic.jpg|thumb|right|400px|'''The 2007 [[Honda]] Element''']]
 [[Honda]] introduced the '''Element''' in 2003 as a way of getting in touch with a younger generation increasingly involved in outdoor sports and activities.  It is a [[crossover SUV]] meant to replace the [[Honda CR-V|CR-V]] as Honda's entry-level SUV.  [[Honda]] took a bit of a chance with the Element's quirky, unconventional exterior stylings, but with design elements created to fit an active lifestyle, it became a popular vehicle.  For 2007, it receives some updates and aims to maintain its popularity.
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 ==Unique Attributes==
 The Element has a number of features that are unusual.  One is the inclusion of "[[Clam Shell Doors]]" that open opposite of each other with no middle column.  This creates a wide open space from the side to make loading and unloading of cargo much easier.  Secondly, the Element's rear cargo bed is lined with plastic, which makes cleanup convenient.  But don't buy into the myth that you can just hose down the interior, because you can't.  There have been several reports of multi-thousand dollar damage to the vehicle because they took a hose to the interior.
 ==Resale Values==

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	[[image:2007_Element_bluestatic.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|'''The 2007 [[Honda]] Element''']]		[[image:2007_Element_bluestatic.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|'''The 2007 [[Honda]] Element''']]
	[[Honda]] introduced the '''Element''' in 2003 as a way of getting in touch with a younger generation increasingly involved in outdoor sports and activities. It is a [[crossover SUV]] meant to replace the [[Honda CR-V\|CR-V]] as Honda's entry-level SUV. [[Honda]] took a bit of a chance with the Element's quirky, unconventional exterior stylings, but with design elements created to fit an active lifestyle, it became a popular vehicle. For 2007, it receives some updates and aims to maintain its popularity.		[[Honda]] introduced the '''Element''' in 2003 as a way of getting in touch with a younger generation increasingly involved in outdoor sports and activities. It is a [[crossover SUV]] meant to replace the [[Honda CR-V\|CR-V]] as Honda's entry-level SUV. [[Honda]] took a bit of a chance with the Element's quirky, unconventional exterior stylings, but with design elements created to fit an active lifestyle, it became a popular vehicle. For 2007, it receives some updates and aims to maintain its popularity.

			Honda has ecided to pull the plug on the Element for the 2011 model year. The company cited declining demand and a consumer preference for crossovers as the reason for its termination.

	See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Honda Element Review]]'''.		See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Honda Element Review]]'''.

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	==Design quirks and oddities==		==Design quirks and oddities==

			===Advertising===
			[[Image:ELEMENTANDFRIENDS.JPG\|250px\|thumb\|right\|2006 Honda Element web advertisment]]
			In the spring of 2006, a national advertisment campaign featured freeway billboards directing drivers to tune into an AM station to listen to various Honda Element-themed commercials looped continuously. The commercial would then reveal a final piece to the clever advertising trifecta to a website that featured video counterparts of the radio commericals. They could also be seen on television and would reveal the website also. The commercials featured candid conversations between the Element and various creatures, including a crab, rabbit, burro, platypus, and an opposum.

			===Video games===
			*In 2003, Honda had the Element featured in EA Sports BIG's ''SSX 3'' snowboarding game. It featured in game billboards with the Honda Element logo, as well as the signature car itself parked on the slope with its front and rear doors open to have the snow boarder dart through for extra points.
			*In 2004, Element was featured for the first time in Polyphony Digital's ''Gran Turismo'' series in ''Gran Turismo 4'' as a 2003 model.
			*In 2006, Honda and EA teamed up again to have the Element featured in ''The Sims'' spin-off, ''The Urbz''...

	==Awards==		==Awards==
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	{{Honda}}		{{Honda}}

	~~==Advertising==~~
	~~[[Image:ELEMENTANDFRIENDS.JPG\|250px\|thumb\|right\|2006 Honda Element web advertisment]]~~
	In the spring of 2006, a national advertisment campaign featured freeway billboards directing drivers to tune into an AM station to listen to various Honda Element-themed commercials looped continuously. The commercial would then reveal a final piece to the clever advertising trifecta to a website that featured video counterparts of the radio commericals. They could also be seen on television and would reveal the website also. The commercials featured candid conversations between the Element and various creatures, including a crab, rabbit, burro, platypus, and an opposum.

	~~==Video games==~~
	*In 2003, Honda had the Element featured in EA Sports BIG's ''SSX 3'' snowboarding game. It featured in game billboards with the Honda Element logo, as well as the signature car itself parked on the slope with its front and rear doors open to have the snow boarder dart through for extra points.
	*In 2004, Element was featured for the first time in Polyphony Digital's ''Gran Turismo'' series in ''Gran Turismo 4'' as a 2003 model.
	*In 2006, Honda and EA teamed up again to have the Element featured in ''The Sims'' spin-off, ''The Urbz''...

	== External links ==		== External links ==
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	*[http://www.elementandfriends.com elementandfriends.com]		*[http://www.elementandfriends.com elementandfriends.com]
	*[http://www.hondaelementscrack.com/service%20bulletins/2003%20windshield%20service%20bulletin.pdf Windshield Service Bulletin]		*[http://www.hondaelementscrack.com/service%20bulletins/2003%20windshield%20service%20bulletin.pdf Windshield Service Bulletin]
			*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/110120629897/honda-axes-the-element Honda axes the Element]


	This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Element Honda Element], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Honda_Element&action=history contributors].		This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Element Honda Element], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Honda_Element&action=history contributors].

	[[Category:Current Models]]		[[Category:Current Models]]

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Reliability

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	*'''RECALL ALERT:''' On August 18, 2008, the NHTSA announced a recall alert affecting 241 MY 2008 Honda Element stemming from an improperly welded front bushing bracket of the left trailing arm of the rear suspension that could separate from the trailing arm. In the event this occurs, the bushing bracket could cause the suspension to release the lower portion of the wheel hub, causing a loss of control and damage to the brake system leading to a potentially fatal crash. Honda is urging owners to contact 1-800-999-1009.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/08/honda-recalling-my2008-element.html]		*'''RECALL ALERT:''' On August 18, 2008, the NHTSA announced a recall alert affecting 241 MY 2008 Honda Element stemming from an improperly welded front bushing bracket of the left trailing arm of the rear suspension that could separate from the trailing arm. In the event this occurs, the bushing bracket could cause the suspension to release the lower portion of the wheel hub, causing a loss of control and damage to the brake system leading to a potentially fatal crash. Honda is urging owners to contact 1-800-999-1009.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/08/honda-recalling-my2008-element.html]

			*'''RECALL ALERT:''' [http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/06/honda-announces-recall-of-2010-element-models-with-manual-transm/ Honda announces recall of 2010 Element models with manual transmissions]

	===Safety===		===Safety===

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External links

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	*[http://www.elementownersclub.com Honda Element Owner's Club of America]		*[http://www.elementownersclub.com Honda Element Owner's Club of America]
	*[http://www.elementownersclub.com/meet Honda Element Owners Club National Meet site]		*[http://www.elementownersclub.com/meet Honda Element Owners Club National Meet site]
	*[http://hondaelementclub.ru/elementforum/ Honda Element Owners Club of ~~Russian~~]		*[http://hondaelementclub.ru/elementforum/ Honda Element Owners Club of Russia]
	*[http://www5f.biglobe.ne.jp/~elementfan/index.html Honda Element Owners Club of Japan]		*[http://www5f.biglobe.ne.jp/~elementfan/index.html Honda Element Owners Club of Japan]
	*[http://www.elementandfriends.com elementandfriends.com]		*[http://www.elementandfriends.com elementandfriends.com]

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	*[http://www.elementownersclub.com Honda Element Owner's Club of America]		*[http://www.elementownersclub.com Honda Element Owner's Club of America]
	*[http://www.elementownersclub.com/meet Honda Element Owners Club National Meet site]		*[http://www.elementownersclub.com/meet Honda Element Owners Club National Meet site]
	*[http://hondaelementclub.ru/elementforum/ Honda Element Owners Club Russian]		*[http://hondaelementclub.ru/elementforum/ Honda Element Owners Club of Russian]
	*[http://www5f.biglobe.ne.jp/~elementfan/index.html Honda Element Owners Club of Japan]		*[http://www5f.biglobe.ne.jp/~elementfan/index.html Honda Element Owners Club of Japan]
	*[http://www.elementandfriends.com elementandfriends.com]		*[http://www.elementandfriends.com elementandfriends.com]

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	*[http://www.elementownersclub.com Honda Element Owner's Club of America]		*[http://www.elementownersclub.com Honda Element Owner's Club of America]
	*[http://www.elementownersclub.com/meet Honda Element Owners Club National Meet site]		*[http://www.elementownersclub.com/meet Honda Element Owners Club National Meet site]
	*[http://hondaelementclub.ru/elementforum/ Honda Element Russian ~~forums~~ ]		*[http://hondaelementclub.ru/elementforum/ Honda Element Owners Club Russian]
	*[http://www5f.biglobe.ne.jp/~elementfan/index.html Honda Element Owners Club of Japan]		*[http://www5f.biglobe.ne.jp/~elementfan/index.html Honda Element Owners Club of Japan]
	*[http://www.elementandfriends.com elementandfriends.com]		*[http://www.elementandfriends.com elementandfriends.com]

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External links

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	*[http://www.elementownersclub.com Honda Element Owner's Club of America]		*[http://www.elementownersclub.com Honda Element Owner's Club of America]
	*[http://www.elementownersclub.com/meet Honda Element Owners Club National Meet site]		*[http://www.elementownersclub.com/meet Honda Element Owners Club National Meet site]
			*[http://hondaelementclub.ru/elementforum/ Honda Element Russian forums ]
	*[http://www5f.biglobe.ne.jp/~elementfan/index.html Honda Element Owners Club of Japan]		*[http://www5f.biglobe.ne.jp/~elementfan/index.html Honda Element Owners Club of Japan]
	*[http://www.elementandfriends.com elementandfriends.com]		*[http://www.elementandfriends.com elementandfriends.com]

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	===Reliability===		===Reliability===
	The 2003 Honda Element received an overall Green rating from Automotive Information Systems. Reliability was guaged based on several categories, including Engine, Transmission, and Accessories.		The 2003 Honda Element received an overall Green rating from Automotive Information Systems. Reliability was guaged based on several categories, including Engine, Transmission, and Accessories.

			*'''RECALL ALERT:''' On August 18, 2008, the NHTSA announced a recall alert affecting 241 MY 2008 Honda Element stemming from an improperly welded front bushing bracket of the left trailing arm of the rear suspension that could separate from the trailing arm. In the event this occurs, the bushing bracket could cause the suspension to release the lower portion of the wheel hub, causing a loss of control and damage to the brake system leading to a potentially fatal crash. Honda is urging owners to contact 1-800-999-1009.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/08/honda-recalling-my2008-element.html]

	===Safety===		===Safety===

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Video games

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	*In 2004, Element was featured for the first time in Polyphony Digital's ''Gran Turismo'' series in ''Gran Turismo 4'' as a 2003 model.		*In 2004, Element was featured for the first time in Polyphony Digital's ''Gran Turismo'' series in ''Gran Turismo 4'' as a 2003 model.
	*In 2006, Honda and EA teamed up again to have the Element featured in ''The Sims'' spin-off, ''The Urbz''...		*In 2006, Honda and EA teamed up again to have the Element featured in ''The Sims'' spin-off, ''The Urbz''...
	~~[[Link title]]~~

	== External links ==		== External links ==