10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,000 miles

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problem #1

Jun 102009

Element

  • 4,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Element. While driving between 35-40 mph he applied pressure to the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. Consequently, he rear-ended the proceeding vehicle. The driver in the other vehicle was transported to the hospital in an ambulance. A police report was filed. The front end of the vehicle received $4,000 worth of damages. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repairs. The failure was contributed to the anti- lock brake system computer module. The insurance company was notified. The failure and current mileages were 4,000.

- Canonsburg, PA, USA