There are complaints of the vehicle moving faster than expected when cold and in gear with our foot off the throttle. A software update from Honda which should correct this concern.
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Honda Element Software Update Will Stop Car From Moving Faster Than Expected
Honda Element Problem
9 Reports
Model Years Affected: 2003, 2004, 2005
Average Mileage: 109,597 mi (67,000 mi - 158,000 mi)
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Visitor, 2005 Honda Element, 71,584 mi
at stop sign stopped proceed to take foot of brake my surged like a bat out of hell and my brakes did not help had to turn off key to ignition
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Visitor, 2003 Honda Element, 67,000 mi
not fixed. is there a software problem and can that be verified?
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Visitor, 2003 Honda Element, 144,000 mi
I've noticed this from the beginning of owning my Honda element.
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Visitor, 2003 Honda Element, 158,000 mi
Move very quickly forward when I first take my foot off the break.
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Visitor, 2003 Honda Element, 140,000 mi
When starting cold (meaning engine not up to operating temperature and idle at 'fast idle/cold' speed) and I move forward from my garage and take my foot off the brake the car will LUNGE forward unexpectedly regularly. Was a bit scary the first time. Have not yet had problem addressed.
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