NHTSA Complaint #10134360 — 2003 HONDA ELEMENT VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10134360
Vehicle	2003 HONDA ELEMENT
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Date of Incident	August 26, 2005
Date Filed	August 26, 2005
Mileage	26,065 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE WINDSHIELD ON MY 2003 HONDA ELEMENT CRACKED IN THE CENTER RISING UP FROM THE BOTTOM EDGE. THE CRASH IS 18" LONG APPROX. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS FROM A ROCK AND NOT COVERED. THE "ROCK" CHIP IS BARELY VISIBLE. IT'S MORE LIKE A TINY PIT FROM A PIECE OF SAND. I BELIEVE THE ELEMENT HAS A DESIGN FLAW WHICH CAUSES CRACKS FROM THE FLEXING OF THE FRAME OR CHEAP GLASS. *JB

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