4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
68,400 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

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problem #1

Aug 152012

Element LX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,351 miles

The Drive Light Indicator "D" - the one that is surrounded by a nice green light - very occasionally flashes. It usually starts flashing after we've started driving, and then it stops after we've shifted the car into Park and then back into Drive.

Transmission History: We had the transmission fluid replaced at 70K (as recommended by Honda) and we have had the car regularly maintained at the dealership. Currently 120K on it. Transmission shifts really nicely when driving - no problems with clunking, leaks, nothing of that sort.

After we first saw the flashing "D", we brought it to the dealership, had them hook it up on the computer, they said nothing is wrong. Google searches tell us that it could be either nothing, or it could mean I need a new transmission. Apparently, the flashing "D" could mean about 100 possible problems. So, if the dealer can't help you, I'm assuming all is well. But you can never really be sure, can you?!

- jenniferjohnson, Dartmouth, NS, canada