NHTSA Complaint #11548446 — 2004 HONDA ELEMENT STRUCTURE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11548446
Vehicle	2004 HONDA ELEMENT
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	October 4, 2023
Date Filed	October 5, 2023
Mileage	182,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Element. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced intermittent vibrations. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the rear control arm mounting joint. The contact was informed that the joint was almost completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 182,000.

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