What kinds of things could trigger the maintenance required light in my Honda?

Answer by  slhart (72)

There are a number of things that could trigger the maintenance light to come on in a Honda. Mine would come on because the gas cap wasn't on tight enough. The worst was when my transmission went out. The oil needing to be changed could also affect the maintenance light. Take it to a mechanic immediately.

Answer by  Rose (6804)

The maintenance light is set to go off at certain milage points on your Honda. It could be that you need a simple services.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

A maintenance required light is typically triggered by a program mileage interval. The manual should state what maintenance should be done at you current mileage.

Answer by  redmaro42 (48)

maintenance required light usually means the oil change mileage has been met and the oil needs to be changed or the light was never reset during last oil change.