NHTSA Complaint #10494684 — 2003 HONDA ELEMENT EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10494684
Vehicle	2003 HONDA ELEMENT
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	January 25, 2013
Date Filed	January 25, 2013
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS ALSO HAPPENED ON 9/23/2011. BULBS ARE OK. DEALER SAID IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. HONDA SAID IT'S NOT A RECALL. MANY PEOPLE REPORT SAME PROBLEM ON WEB. ALSO CRV HAS THIS PROBLEM. *TR

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