Frame Rust problems of the 2003 Honda Pilot

2003 Honda Pilot ex with 219,000 miles on it. The two rear subframe mounts that attach the body chassis to the frame were rusted out and completely disconnected from the frame. In fact on the right side there was a large hole that had rusted out. Apparently no excessive rust on the rest of undercarriage. Vehicle was in very good mechanical shape and maintenance kept up. Vehicle was kept in a garage at night not subject to unusual wear and tear. Upon slow acceleration from a red light I heard a loud crash as if we'd been hit from behind. I was crossing a busy intersection and the lights weren't functioning so I was proceeding very slowly through the 4 way flashing lights when this happened. There were no vehicles behind us so I cleared the intersection then parked the car to check it out but no visible damage, no debris in intersection etc. Drove in town for another couple days and it seemed to drive fine. The incident bothered me enough to take it in to firestone and have the car checked out on the lift for anything unusual while getting an oil change. I was concerned about the vehicles safety. I was called back to look at this issue and was told the rear of the vehicle was not attached to the frame at all. Extremely dangerous situation and I was advised not to drive the vehicle home. Thankful this wasn't worse and not on highway when it happened.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while repairing the rear brake pads, noticed that the sub frame was severely corroded from the inside out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer sullivan Honda 45 migeon avenue torrington connecticut 06790, they determine that the rear frame was rusted, dirt and moist collecting in frame rails entering trough holes on the frame. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 207,000. Bp.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while examining the vehicle, the rear end appeared to be lower than normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear axle had detached from the frame of the vehicle due to severe rusting of the sub frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but solution was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 140,000.