Trim Report

Honda Element SC2005

Includes:ELEMENT|SC
$6,497
Starting From
11
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 11 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $6,497
Max $23,991
From $6,497
Fresh

SC Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,250
$3K–$13K
22 listings184,091 avg miles
EX
From$800
142 listings|$800–$30K
EX-P
From$2,995
22 listings|$3K–$28K
LX
From$2,999
38 listings|$3K–$15K
SC
From$6,497
11 listings|$6K–$24K

2005 Honda Element SC Pricing

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Where to Find Honda Element SC

Location data for all 2005 Honda Element trims combined

38States

If you're near Oregon, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 38 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Honda Element Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2005 Honda Element trims

Elevated

The 2005 Honda Element's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 158 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

2
Recalls
158
Complaints
13
Crashes
5
Fires
Recall Findings
11V3950002011-04-08
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 MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION.

THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF A ROLLING VEHICLE.

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05E0350002005-16-05
EQUIPMENT

CERTAIN HONDA ACCESSORY TRAILER HARNESS KIT, P/N 08L91-SCV-102, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 24 AND DECEMBER 18, 2004, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 20, 2004, AND APRIL 29, 2005. THE WIRE HARNESS OF THE TRAILER HITCH KIT HAS AN INCORRECTLY WIRED CONNECTOR. AS A RESULT, THE TRAILER BRAKE LAMPS AND TURN SIGNAL LAMPS COULD OPERATE INCORRECTLY, OR A FUSE COULD BLOW CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP FUNCTION.

IMPROPER SIGNALING OR A LOSS OF TRAILER WARNING LAMP FUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2005 Honda Element has accumulated 158 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with air bags leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Air Bags61
02Visibility10
03Suspension9
04Seats9
05Electrical System8
158 total across 1 model years (2005–2005)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Honda Element Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2005 Honda Element trims

20–21mpg combined
·
18-19city
·
22-24hwy
·
$3,200-$3,400/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2005 Honda Element ranges from 20 to 21 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Element 2WD - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city24 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Element 2WD - Manual 5-spd
21mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city23 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Element 4WD - Automatic 4-spd
20mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
19 city23 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor
Element 4WD - Manual 5-spd
20mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
18 city22 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2005 Honda Element SC FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the SC compare to other Honda Element trims?

with 11 listings tracked, the SC sits in a specific spot in the 2005 Honda Element lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2005 Honda Element page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2005 Honda Element SC?

The SC shares its core mechanicals with other Honda Element trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for air bags issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2005 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Honda Element SC?

The best model year for the Honda Element SC comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Honda Element overview.

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