It is possible and I would definitely have it replaced. Your best bet would probably be a bone yard with a good reputation. To locate a new front subframe, K-member, not really sure what they call it. If its anything like a civic k member the bolts that hold it on are torque to yield bolts so I would buy new bolts to attach the new to you subframe on.Wow, What im getting at is, thats gonna be some custom welding there and maybe that part of the frame would be better off taken out and replaced. I dont know if thats possible.
this isn't a defect its a rust fracture, just look how advanced the rust is in the pics.You need to file a safety complaint with NHTSA immediately. I think that subframe failure at a suspension attachment point is worthy of their attention.
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/
that may be true + winter salted roads and wam bam.The A/C drain is above that also. I've seen this on Civics and Accords too. Don't know if its the cause, but it stays wet all summer. Steve
You are better off paying to have the sub frame replaced. To replace it you have to disconnect any suspension and steering components and support the motor and transmission and unbolt the lower mounting points of the motor and trans, and then unbolt the sub frame. You have to have the new sub frame positioned under the old one before you support the motor and cut the old in half and then bolt the new one up and install everyting in the way you they were taken out. Its not a fun job and should be left to a professional to do. I have replaced a couple sub frames in the body shop i work at and its not fun at all. And its better to do this job on a lift.So does anyone know what steps I need to replace that subframe? will I be dropping just the steering rack,tie rods,swaybar? Anyhone have experience in this area?
this isn't a defect its a rust fracture, just look how advanced the rust is in the pics.
feel free to report it tho..![]()