NHTSA Complaint #11396159 — 2003 HONDA PILOT

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11396159
Vehicle	2003 HONDA PILOT
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	February 12, 2021
Date Filed	February 14, 2021
Mileage	236,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING LOCATIONS HAVE RUSTED THROUGH ALLOWING THE REAR SUSPENSION TO HANG DOWN. THE FRONT MOUNTING POINTS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE NOT DAMAGED YET. WAS NOTICED AS A NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND FOUND DURING TIRE INSPECTION.

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