Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 1998 Honda Accord

Two problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 1998 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2013

Right passenger side subframe crossmember has suffered sever corrosion due to poor a/c drain valve location. Damage is extensive into the lower control arm housing, and car has been deemed as unsafe to drive.

2 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2000

While making a u turn ball joint separated from vehicle. It just happened like mentioned in recall 99v069000, ball joint can prematurely wear out and separate.




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