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POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

61 NHTSA complaints about power train:driveline:center support bearing issues across 20 makes and 44 models.

The power train:driveline:center support bearing is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 61 filings from 20 manufacturers and 44 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.

Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the HONDA VTX1800 with 5 filings, followed by BMW K1200LT and JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.

Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.

61
Complaints
44
Models Affected
3
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 HONDA VTX1800 5
2 BMW K1200LT 4
3 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 3
4 FORD FOCUS 3
5 FORD F-150 3
6 FORD EXPLORER 3
7 TOYOTA TUNDRA 2
8 DODGE RAM 2
9 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 1
10 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 1
11 TOYOTA COROLLA 1
12 SUBARU OUTBACK 1
13 SUBARU IMPREZA 1
14 SUBARU FORESTER 1
15 SATURN VUE 1
16 PORSCHE CAYENNE S 1
17 NISSAN TITAN 1
18 NISSAN FRONTIER 1
19 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 1
20 MAZDA MPV 1
21 LINCOLN AVIATOR 1
22 LAND ROVER FREELANDER 1
23 HYUNDAI HYUNDAI 1
24 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 1
25 HONDA ACCORD 1
26 GMC YUKON XL 1
27 GMC SIERRA 3500 1
28 FORD F-350 1
29 FORD F-250 1
30 FORD AEROSTAR 1

Recent Complaints

2017 FORD F-350

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while her grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound emanating from underneath the vehicle, after which the ve

2016 ACURA ILX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE, A LEAK FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE INTERMEDIATE BEARING SEAL WAS FOUND. THE LEAK COULD CREATE A LOSS OF POWER TRANSFE

2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECU

2003 BMW R1200C

I HAD THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549. THE LEAK OF OIL CAUSED THE SIDE OF THE TIRE TO BECOME FOULED,AND THE BRAKE WAS HEAVILY COATED AS WELL. I STOPPED AND HAD THE MOTORCYCLE TAKEN I

2006 FORD F-150

I HAD TO REPLACE ALL OF THE GEARS AND THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE BEARINGS AND SEALS IN THE REAR END - ON A TRUCK THAT HAD 87,000 MILES. EVERY DEALERSHIP I'VE SPOKEN TO HAS TALKED ABOUT THE CHEAP BEARINGS

2005 NISSAN TITAN

I NOTICED A BLACK DARK GREASE ON THE INNER RIM AND AXLE HUB. I WAS TOLD BY A NEIGHBOR WITH THE SAME MAKE AND YEAR THAT THIS IS A LEAKING BEARING SEAL AND THAT THE ENTIRE AXLE HAS TO BE REPLACED. I CON

2003 TOYOTA COROLLA

THE 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA MAKES NOISE AT SPEEDS OVER 40 MILES PER HOUR. I TOOK THE CAR TO 2 DIFFERENT SHOPS AND THEY CAME BACK WITH THE SAME RESULTS. THE BEARINGS ARE BAD AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. I CONT

2006 FORD F-150

2006 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR END OVERHAUL BEARINGS REPAIR *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR PINION SEALS WERE REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THERE WAS SOMETHING

2006 SATURN VUE

VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR TORQUE CONVERTER. WHILE IN THE REPAIR SHOP IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING FOR THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS COMING APART, IE: RUBBER BUSHING WAS SEPARATING AND NEEDED TO B

2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE SHAKING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED NEW TIRES. TH

2004 HONDA VTX1800

A COMMON PROBLEM NOT RECOGNIZED BY HONDA IN REFERENCE TO A FLANGE BEARING FAILURE IN THE REAR WHEEL OF 2004 VTX 1800C MOTORCYCLE. NOTICED WHEN REPLACING REAR TIRE DUE TO REGULAR TIRE WEAR. *TR

2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR

I HAVE A LOW GROWL COMING FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL OF MY 03 LINCOLN AVIATOR. *TR

1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 Crash

FOR MY SLK 230 1999 , SPORT PACKAGE, THE RED AND BLACK INTERIORS, FADE AWAY CONSTANTLY , THE RED PAINT ON DASH AND CENTER CONSOLE IS VERY DELICATE, IT WILL SCRATCH ALL THE WAY DEEP ENOUGH TO SEE THE B

2004 FORD F-150

I HAD A CLUNKING SOUND UNDER MY 2004 F150 4X4. PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND FOUND OUT THAT THE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ON MY DRIVE SHAFT HAD WORN OUT. LUCKILY I FOUND OUT BEFORE GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR

1996 BMW R1100 RT

FINAL DRIVE FAILURE -- LARGE BEARING. *TR

2004 GMC SIERRA 3500

REFERENCE A GMC 2004 SIERRA 3500 4 WHEEL DRIVE PICK UP TRUCK, 6.6L DIESEL ENGINE WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE MOLDED RUBBER AROUND THE DRIVELINE CENTER SUPPORT CARRIER BEARING (PART # 1247242

2002 BMW K1200LT

I HAD THE FINAL DRIVE BEARINGS AND SEALS MALFUNTIONED ON THE BMW K1200LT MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED AT GINAS BMW IN IOWA CITY, IA. *AK

2007 HONDA ACCORD

POPPING SOUNDS AND BUZZING SOUNDS WHILE DRIVING. LEASING A BRAND NEW HONDA ACCORD LESS THAN A MONTH AGO. WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT 7 TIMES ALREADY. *AK

2007 FORD FOCUS Crash

WAS DRIVING IN GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS AND 2007 FORD FOCUS BEGAN TO VEER TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUT OF CONTROL - I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE STEERING OR BRAKES IS WAS AS IF THE CAR WENT ON AUTO PILOT AND

2002 FORD EXPLORER

I JUST HAD TO REPLACE THE GEAR AND PINION ASSEMBLY, AXLE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR ON MY 02 EXPLORER, A VERY COSTLY REPAIR ON A 02, 47K MILES VEHICLE. BUT THE REASON WHY I'M MAKING A COMPLAINT IS BECAUSE I F

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve power train:driveline:center support bearing issues?
The NHTSA has received 61 complaints about power train:driveline:center support bearing problems across 44 vehicle models from 20 manufacturers.
How dangerous are power train:driveline:center support bearing defects?
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING issues have been linked to 3 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most power train:driveline:center support bearing problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for power train:driveline:center support bearing issues is the HONDA VTX1800 with 5 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

Data Sources

Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.

Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.

Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.

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