Issue ID | 901632 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10443708 |
Manufacurer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | ODYSSEY |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 28/12/11 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | A loose rattling sound began to get much more pronounced and louder coming from the rear passenger area. I determined it wasn't a loose/unlatched door, took the car to the dealer. Upon inspection they found that the rear shock absorber had lost all of its fluid, reducing its operation to near 0%. If this had occurred on a long trip (approx 200-400 miles, the amount covered in about a week) this lack of wheel control could have been disastrous. This loud rattling masked another similar problem with the drivers side front strut; this is an even greater safety issue concerning controlling the car. Both strut and shock were replaced by the dealer. A less perceptive or attentive driver might have missed these telltale indicators of some part failure, which could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20100 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAGRANGE, GA |
VIN pattern | 5FNRL5H63BBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 08/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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