NHTSA Complaint #11523484 — 2004 HONDA ELEMENT
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11523484 |
| Vehicle | 2004 HONDA ELEMENT |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 201,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
The contact owns a 2004 Honda Element. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the rear trailing arm detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to her residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 201,000. The VIN was not available.
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