2010 Honda Element
- 2009 Honda Element
- Used Honda Element
Based on analysis of 50 Element reviews and test drives.
Safety - What the Auto Press Says
The Element comes with impressive active safety systems for a compact SUV. The federal government gives it five out of five stars for front impact crashes and side impact crashes. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the 2009 Element a "Good" rating, the highest possible, in frontal offset tests, side impact and rear crash protection testing -- and awards it a "Top Safety Pick" distinction. The Element is also one of the few models tested for roof strength that receives a top score of "Good."
Safety Features
The 2010 Honda Element comes with dual-stage front air bags for both front-seat passengers, and standard side air bags to front and rear passengers. Rollover sensing head curtain air bags are now standard whereas in previous years they were an option. Because there is no B-pillar between the Element's front and rear doors, the SUV is reinforced with special side-impact beams as part of the structural safety cage.
Other standard safety features for the Element include electronic stability control, traction control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes and Brake Assist.