NHTSA Complaint #11523265 — 2004 HONDA ELEMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11523265
Vehicle	2004 HONDA ELEMENT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 18, 2023
Date Filed	May 22, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

My air conditioner went out and I was going to put car in reverse to see if the fans were working. When I put the key in I didn't start the car because my key wouldn't go forward or backwards it was just stuck and the steering column locked up. When I first purchased the vehicle in October 2022 I had to have to front end suspension joints replaced the bar in the middle was cracked. It sounded and felt like the motor was going to fall out. I need to replace the back suspension due to very loud noises when driving like something is going to fall apart.

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