Software Update Will Stop Car From Moving Faster Than Expected: Honda Element Engine & Powertrain

Problem overview

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 vehicles with this problem

3 model years affected

Average mileage: 107,512 miles

(67,000 - 158,000)

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Software Update Will Stop Car From Moving Faster Than Expected on Honda Element

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