NHTSA Complaint #11550530 — 2007 HONDA ELEMENT STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11550530
Vehicle	2007 HONDA ELEMENT
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	October 17, 2023
Date Filed	October 17, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

Brought vehicle (2007 Honda Element) to have new brakes and tires put on vehicle. Discovered rusted through rear frame. Declined to finish work of vehicle upgrades due to being unsafe to further drive vehicle. Mechanic said he didn't feel comfortable working on vehicle in the condition. Suggested taking to body shop to attempt replacing but would cost more than vehicle was worth. Suggested taking to dealer and seeing if they would offer recall since one was issued in Canada a couple years ago. He wouldn't recommend driving vehicle due to potential break and loss of control of vehicle rear control arms.

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