Suspension
Suspension is named in 71,683 complaint component mentions since 1995, 45.8 of every 1,000 across the whole file, peaking in 2004 with 5,795.
1,824 NHTSA recall campaigns cite a component in this group. The model line with the most complaint mentions is the Dodge Durango (3,812, 242 per 1,000 of that line's mentions).
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
Model lines reported most
| Model line | Mentions | Per 1,000 of the line's mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Durango | 3,812 | 242 |
| Ford Taurus | 3,296 | 146 |
| Dodge Dakota | 2,341 | 257.6 |
| Ford Windstar | 1,976 | 102.8 |
| Jeep Liberty | 1,880 | 172.9 |
| Ford Explorer | 1,552 | 52 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 1,314 | 166 |
| Mercury Sable | 984 | 137.6 |
| Ford Escape | 932 | 49.6 |
| Ford Focus | 915 | 44.4 |
| Dodge Ram 2500 | 872 | 108 |
| Dodge Ram 1500 | 871 | 58.9 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 849 | 70.3 |
| Honda Civic | 809 | 60.6 |
| Toyota Camry | 745 | 39.7 |
| Chevrolet Blazer | 704 | 69.7 |
| Ford F-250 SD | 648 | 164.6 |
| Toyota Tundra | 648 | 113.8 |
| Ford Ranger | 582 | 63.1 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 549 | 43.5 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 540 | 116.2 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 513 | 24.6 |
| Ford Expedition | 502 | 60.2 |
| Hyundai Elantra | 499 | 75.4 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 497 | 62.2 |
Fleet-wide reference: 45.8 per 1,000. Lines above that figure draw a larger share of their complaints from this component than the file as a whole.
Sub-components
| Description in the file | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 31,423 |
| Front | 11,033 |
| Rear | 6,068 |
| Front: Control Arm: Lower Ball Joint | 4,800 |
| Front: Control Arm: Upper Ball Joint | 3,959 |
| Front: Springs: Coil Springs | 2,701 |
| Front: Wheel Bearing | 1,858 |
| Front: Control Arm | 1,424 |
| Front: Macpherson Strut | 1,019 |
| Front: Control Arm: Lower Arm | 979 |
| Rear: Springs: Coil Springs | 864 |
| Front: Springs: Torsion Bar | 635 |
| Front: Stabilizer Bar | 630 |
| Front: Shock Absorber | 626 |
| Front: Hub | 494 |
Mentions by year
Recalls by year
Recent recall campaigns citing suspension
Defect, as filed: Rewaco Spezialfahrzeuge GmbH (Rewaco) is recalling certain 2024 RF1 ST-3, 2024-2025 PUR3 GT, 2024-2026 RF1 ST-3 Touring, RF1 GT Touring, and PUR3 GT Touring three-wheeled motorcycles. The connection between the piston rod and rod end in the rear shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2026. Owners may contact Rewaco customer service at 239-309-3592. Rewaco's number for this recall is RW-Stossd-2026-01.
12 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Rewaco Spezialfahrzeuge GmbH; manufacturer campaign RW-Stossd-2026-01.
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles.The stabilizer rod fasteners may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, which can allow the rod to shift out of position.
Consequence: A misaligned stabilizer rod can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stabilizer rod fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S66. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: Ford Motor Company; manufacturer campaign 26S66.
Defect, as filed: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Consequence: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 29, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 89D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall numbers 26V051 and 23V413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
7 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); manufacturer campaign 89D.
Defect, as filed: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. One or more front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly tightened, allowing the lateral link to loosen or separate from the sub-frame.
Consequence: A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners and check wheel the alignment, free of charge. In addition, Tesla Service will replace any related parts that may have been damaged as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-31-004.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.; manufacturer campaign SB-26-31-004.
Defect, as filed: Rennline Automotive (Rennline) is recalling certain lower control arms, with part number S180. The lower control arm may have been manufactured with incorrect dimensions, causing damage to the subframe.
Consequence: A damaged subframe my lead to a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Rennline will replace the lower control arm or provide reimbursement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact Rennline customer service at 1-213-224-7393.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: Rennline Automotive.
Defect, as filed: T.A. Pelsue is recalling certain 2024-2025 Fost XL, FiberLite Pod Tradesman, FiberLite XL Tradesman, and 2025 MPCCT trailers. The axle mounting bracket may not be aligned with the frame, causing the bracket to crack and fail.
Consequence: An axle bracket that cracks or fails can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to remove trailers from service if cracks are found between the two mounting slots or any loose or non-flush bolts. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 12, 2026. Owners may contact T.A. Pelsue customer service at 1-720-325-3026.
7 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: T.A. Pelsue.
Defect, as filed: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tacoma Hybrid and 2024-2025 Tacoma vehicles. The metal flange on the front and rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external oil reservoir.
Consequence: An oil reservoir that detaches can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front and rear shock absorber assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB14 and 26TA14.
3 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing; manufacturer campaign 26TB14/26TA14.
Defect, as filed: Newell Coach Corp. (Newell) is recalling certain 2025-2027 P50 coaches. The steer axle air spring base may crack.
Consequence: A cracked base may result in a loss of air pressure and suspension support, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the air springs as necessary and add a support plate to the base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Newell customer service at 1-888-363-9355.
3 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Newell Coach Corp..
- 26V479000SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKETReported 24 Jul 2026 · 502 units
Defect, as filed: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) is recalling certain 2017-2026 Spirit of Independence transit buses. The wrong size washers may have been installed on the rear spring hanger bolts.
Consequence: The rear spring hanger may detach from the frame, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install the correct washers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2026. Owners may contact ARBOC customer service at 1-866-953-5555.
10 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC.
Defect, as filed: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.
Consequence: Loose rear subframe bolts can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or rear subframe detachment, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OOY. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 10, 2026.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); manufacturer campaign OOY.
Defect, as filed: American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Consequence: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
26 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); manufacturer campaign AOU, AOT.
Defect, as filed: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Reflection fifth wheel recreational trailers, equipped with certain Curt Touring Coil Suspensions. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Consequence: Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shock bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2026. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910062.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC; manufacturer campaign 910062.
Defect, as filed: Ember Recreational Vehicles, INC. (Ember) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Touring Edition recreational trailers, equipped with certain Curt Touring Coil Suspensions. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Consequence: Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shock bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ember customer service at 1-844-732-4204.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Ember Recreational Vehicles, INC.
Do not drive advisory
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
Consequence: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
11 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Ford Motor Company; manufacturer campaign 26S36.
Defect, as filed: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Riverstone, Cedar Creek, and 2024 R-Pod recreational trailers equipped with Curt Touring Coil Suspensions. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Consequence: Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shock bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Cedar Creek customer service at 1-260-593-4000, R-Pod customer service at 1-574-642-3119, and Riverstone customer service at 1-260-593-4028. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-062.
3 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.; manufacturer campaign 51-2062.
Defect, as filed: Alliance RV, LLC (Alliance) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Paradigm recreational trailers equipped with certain Curt Touring Coil Suspensions. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Consequence: Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shock bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Alliance customer service at 1-574-218-7165.
3 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Alliance RV, LLC; manufacturer campaign N/A, will use yours..
Defect, as filed: Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Model Z trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Consequence: Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shock bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Brinkley's customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2602. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 28, 2026.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Brinkley RV; manufacturer campaign REC-2602.
Defect, as filed: Lippert is recalling certain Curt Touring Coil Suspensions with part number 298315. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Consequence: Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shock bolts, free of charge. Lippert will work with vehicle manufacturers to replace the shock retainer bolt. Owners may contact Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: Lippert.
Defect, as filed: K.Z., Inc. (K.Z.) is recalling certain 2026 Durango recreational trailers equipped with certain Curt Touring Coil Suspensions. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Consequence: Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: K.Z. will replace the shock bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2026. Owners may contact K.Z. customer service at 1-800-768-4016 ext. 154 or 153. K.Z.'s number for this recall is KZ-2026-01.
1 make/model/year entry; manufacturer: K.Z., Inc.; manufacturer campaign KZ-2026-01.
Defect, as filed: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles. The fasteners for the rear suspension may loosen and detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension fasteners and perform a rear vehicle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 303. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.
2 make/model/year entries; manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America; manufacturer campaign 303.
Questions and answers
Which vehicles have the most complaints about suspension?
By complaint mentions: Dodge Durango (3,812), Ford Taurus (3,296), Dodge Dakota (2,341), Ford Windstar (1,976), Jeep Liberty (1,880). Raw counts reflect how many of each line are on the road as much as anything else; the per-1,000 column shows how large a share of that line's complaints the component takes.
How many recalls concern suspension?
1,824 NHTSA campaigns list a component in this group; the 20 most recent are shown above.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall flat files, public domain, dated 15 May 2019 and 24 Sep 2026. Component groups are the first level of NHTSA's component taxonomy.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation flat files, public domain, dated 15 May 2019 (complaints) and 24 Sep 2026 (recalls). See the methodology.