Underbody Shield Problems of Honda Passport

The driver's side linkage that connects the rear axle to the frame separated completely due to corrosion. I took it to Honda for the recall, which service bulletin 10-079 states Honda will pay for vehicles less than 10 years old at the time of the recall (sept 2010)), and they determined the damage was so bad that they would not attempt to fix the vehicle. I feel I should be reimbursed for my vehicle since the defect has caused such extensive damage as to render the vehicle unsafe.

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I had my vehicle inspected during a routine oil change. The mechanics showed me extensive corrosion on the frame of my vehicle. They said it was unsafe to drive. After doing research online I found out a recall for a suspension bracket expired. But I also found out several other owners had extensive corrosion and Honda was working with them on the frame corrosion which was identified during the recall but was not part of the recall. I called Honda and the dealership and they said since the recall expired they would not do anything. Again, it appears Honda knows of more than usual/severe corrosion of the frame on this vehicle and has dealt with a few consumers on it. But when I ask they say there is nothing they can do. I need help. It appears there is a bigger problem than what they initially started the recall for.

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I took my car to a mechanic last week because I was having to put brake fluid in it. I thought maybe I had a leak. The mechanic called me back and said I wouldn't drive that car anymore. It has excessive corrosion underneath. The frame is broke at least in one spot and the back is about to break into and come up through the floorboard. This is my only vehicle and I have to drive it. I don't know what to do. I just can't understand. I know that I live in a somewhat wintry area, but I am fanatical about keeping my car cleaned. The vehicle is only 12 years old. My husband has a Subaru that's almost 20 years old and has 272000 miles on it. Its no where near rusted like mine. I know that there was a recall on 2001-2002 Honda Passports for this reason but year 2000 wasn't involved in that. I definitely think that it should have been. You would never believe my undercarriage unless you look at it. Please help me to get some kind of help with this issue. I found a forum online and there is a lot more people with this same problem.

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Went to my mechanic to have a new alternator put in and when he had it up on the lift noticed severe rust on the frame. He notified me that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and recommended getting rid of it. I told him I could not because I had purchased the vehicle a year ago and still owed money on it. After doing some research I realized that this was apparently a common issue with these vehicles. I have taken my vehicle to a couple welding shops and one of them told me it was too risky to try and repair it and the other told me they could try and do some repairs, but of course could not guarantee that it would last any longer. My vehicle was originally purchased in ohio which was one of the states included in the recall and it remained in that state until 2010.

No incident of any kind however, I have noticed presence of heavy rust on the chassis/frame of the car. Date of production 11/95.

A few years back my trailing linkage on both sides of vehicle rusted away from frame. The drivers side was first and I was traveling at 50 mph. Hit pot hole and drivers side linkage broke off. Causing me to fish tail in traffic and almost crash. Now I have two cracks in my frame and the rear cross member is rusted through. I have also had the fuel tank support fixed and welded back onto my truck. This will cost me thousands to fix to hopefully make it a drivable vehicle again. Or. American Honda can buyout these vehicles from these owners.