NHTSA Complaint #11549434 — 2003 HONDA ELEMENT STRUCTURE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11549434
Vehicle	2003 HONDA ELEMENT
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	October 9, 2023
Date Filed	October 11, 2023
Mileage	140,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Element. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the independent mechanic informed him that the trailing arm mount was corroded, and that the subframe needed to be replaced. The mechanic advised the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

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