2003 Honda Element DX

VIN 5J6YH28243L011237

Market price for this build

$6,792

6 comparable listings

No longer listed since around Nov 1, 2021

Last listed by Summit Automotive Group · Rapid City, SD

Last asking price: $6,795
Odometer: 160,740 mi
On the market: 4 days

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Last listed by Summit Automotive Group

819 E North St, Rapid City, SD 57703

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2003 Honda Element DX

VIN 5J6YH28243L011237

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Market price range

Based on 6 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 16, 2026

Below market

$5,997

Middle of range

$6,792

Above market

$8,497

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Summit Automotive Group	Rapid City, SD 57703	$6,795	160,740 mi	2021-10-28	1809 d ago
Summit Automotive Group	Rapids City, SD 57703	$6,795	160,740 mi	2021-10-28	1811 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 5J6YH28243L011237

Trim

Engine

2.4L · V4

Horsepower

160

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2003

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,210 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2003 Honda Element likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $11,050

Insurance $4,250

Maintenance & repairs $5,950

Total, 5 years $21,250

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2003 Honda Element has 12 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.

Rollover

★★★☆☆

3 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2003 Honda Element 4-DR.

12 recall campaigns on this model year

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AIR BAGS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and…

NHTSA campaign 19V182000
AIR BAGS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005…

NHTSA campaign 19V499000
AIR BAGS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV,…

NHTSA campaign 19V501000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2003 Honda Element from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2003 Honda Element over the last 6 months — the market firmed $290 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
May 2026	$6,700
June 2026	$6,950
July 2026	$6,995
August 2026	$6,995
September 2026	$6,925
October 2026	$6,990

A little comparison goes a long way

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Compare 2003 Honda Element with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.

About this comparison ↓

As of October 16, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2003 Honda Element in this catalog, the 2003 Subaru Forester has the lowest median asking price ($5,000, 29 listings with photos) and the 2003 Toyota Sequoia the highest ($6,995, 35 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 16, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

Your comparison starting point

2003 Honda Element

All trims · United States

$6,997

Comparison catalog median · 78 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$6,995

Median asking price · 35 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$4,995–$9,110

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Compare prices side by side

Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2003 Honda Element All trims	$6,997	$5,000–$8,997	78
2003 Toyota Highlander All trims	$5,500	$4,490–$6,800	67
2003 Toyota RAV4 All trims	$5,650	$4,367–$6,900	33
2003 Subaru Forester All trims	$5,000	$3,988–$6,077	29
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche All trims	$6,995	$4,634–$8,900	53
2003 Toyota Sequoia All trims	$6,995	$4,995–$9,110	35

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: October 16, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2011	31	$12,220	100%	141,520 mi
2010	53	$10,548	86%	148,172 mi
2009	26	$10,278	84%	153,088 mi
2008	87	$7,950	65%	168,312 mi
2007	57	$8,485	69%	165,204 mi
2006	67	$7,799	64%	169,787 mi
2005	69	$6,572	54%	193,127 mi
2004	72	$6,950	57%	182,935 mi