2008 Honda Element EX
5J6YH28718L800528
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $3,893 above typical price
Puyallup, WA
This 2008 Honda Element EX is listed at $11,888 with 139,178 miles in Puyallup, WA.
Market price range
Based on 17 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 18, 2026This vehicle: $11,888 — $3,893 above the typical market price ($7,995)
Asking $11,888 · typical market price $7,995 · based on 17 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,097 (−8.4%) over 4 months.
Asking prices recorded across 7 listing dates for VIN 5J6YH28718L800528, spanning 4 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Destination | Puyallup, WA 98424 | $11,888 | 139,178 mi | 2026-08-18 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Destination | Puyallup, WA 98371 | $11,998 | 139,178 mi | 2026-06-03 |
| Emerald Motors | Blaine, WA 98230 | $13,185 | 139,175 mi | 2026-05-22 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5J6YH28718L800528- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 22 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 Honda Element likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2008 Honda Element has 13 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 22 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2008 Honda Element 4-DR. w/SAB
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AIR BAGSHonda (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
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008…NHTSA campaign 19E068000
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AIR BAGSHonda (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 2008 Honda Element from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2008 Honda Element over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,098 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $9,998 |
| April 2026 | $8,372 |
| May 2026 | $8,968 |
| June 2026 | $9,500 |
| July 2026 | $9,056 |
| August 2026 | $8,900 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Honda Element EX (this car) | $11,888 | 17 | — |
| 2010 Subaru Forester | $4,800 | 11 | −$7,088 |
| 2006 Ford Escape | $3,999 | 7 | −$7,889 |
| 2008 Lexus RX | $4,400 | 7 | −$7,488 |
| 2010 Toyota RAV4 | $5,000 | 7 | −$6,888 |
| 2009 Honda CR-V | $6,200 | 6 | −$5,688 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2003–2011What 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 | 32 | $10,149 | 100% | 150,059 mi |
| 2010 | 38 | $9,474 | 93% | 166,107 mi |
| 2009 | 20 | $9,993 | 98% | 152,804 mi |
| 2008 | 45 | $7,995 | 79% | 177,988 mi |
| 2007 | 42 | $8,643 | 85% | 155,565 mi |
| 2006 | 42 | $6,722 | 66% | 178,932 mi |
| 2005 | 56 | $6,995 | 69% | 176,641 mi |
| 2004 | 57 | $6,991 | 69% | 173,327 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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