NHTSA Complaint #11516442 — 2007 HONDA ELEMENT SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11516442
Vehicle	2007 HONDA ELEMENT
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	January 9, 2023
Date Filed	April 11, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VT

Consumer Description

The left rear trailing arm mount is very rusty as is the inner rocker. This is a problem with both the CRV and Element ,it's a safety issue because the mount can detach and cause a accident. This vehicle has had a yearly inspection in my state and has passed I am concerned it won't in the future because of trailing arm rust. The element are built on the same platform as the CRV witch is being recalled for this problem. The elements are being recalled in Canada for this problem.

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