7.4

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,000 miles

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problem #1

Mar 052010

Element

  • 7,000 miles
Stress crack appeared on windshield directly opposite rear view mirror. Crack begins above area of windshield exposed to outside air, extends straight down for several inches, then veers left several inches and stops. Nothing hit the windshield and there is no impact point along the crack. Iphone camera picture was taken by service manager, copy submitted to Honda for review. Honda declined responsibility. No paperwork generated.

- Pacific Grove, CA, USA