The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. While driving various speeds, the vehicle emitted an abnormal noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to call a dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the front passenger side frame of the vehicle was rusted. The dealer confirmed that the frame was rusted and would collapse. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 83,428. Updated 10/7/14 updated 3/16/2015

- Tarrytown, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact stated that after hearing a news report about rust in the sub frame of his model vehicle, he decided to take the vehicle to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The techinian verified that the sub frame was severelly corroded and there was a danger that the engine could fall out of the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileage was 119,000. Updated 12/21/12 updated 1/4/2013

- Willowick, OH, USA