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Used Honda Element: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Honda Element from 2010 to 2011: what each year typically sells for (about $9,500 to $10,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2011.
2010–2011 Honda Element
A boxy, highly practical SUV with a washable interior and flexible seating.
Years to target: 2010–2011. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $9,500 | Target | Not rated | ~155,000 |
| 2011 | $10,500 | Target | Not rated | ~150,000 |
Worth knowing
- It seats only four, and fuel economy is weak for its power.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the EX: it adds alloy wheels, a better audio system and more convenience features than the LX, and an AWD version is the best pick for winter climates.
On the test drive
Check the rubber floor and seats for wear and inspect the rear doors for rust. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Venza 2010–2012 · $8,500–$10,000
- Honda CR-V 2011 · $9,000
- Toyota RAV4 2012 · $8,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.