NHTSA Complaint #11208539 — 2002 HONDA ACCORD SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11208539
Vehicle	2002 HONDA ACCORD
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	May 18, 2019
Date Filed	May 19, 2019
Mileage	187,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

WHILE COMPLETING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE IN A 2002 HONDA ACCORD COUPE EX, NOTICED THE SUB FRAME PASSENGER SIDE COMPLETELY RUSTED IN HALF (APPROXIMATELY 4-5 INCH SECTION). RUST CAUSED BY AC CONDENSATION FROM DRAIN LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE SUB FRAME. REMAINING FRAME IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.

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