NHTSA Complaint #11608412 — 2008 HONDA ELEMENT STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11608412
Vehicle	2008 HONDA ELEMENT
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	August 12, 2024
Date Filed	August 14, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

I just purchased a 2008 Honda Element and took it for inspection and the entire undercarriage is rusted. I know Honda of Canada will fix or buy back the vehicle. However as I am in the USA my understanding is that for now only the CRV’s are affected. The car cannot be driven as it is a very dangerous concern. Please help.

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