Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT

10,585 NHTSA complaints about suspension:front issues across 51 makes and 724 models.

The suspension:front is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 10,585 filings from 51 manufacturers and 724 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 497 crashes, 22 fires, 319 injuries, and 26 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD TAURUS with 667 filings, followed by FORD EXPLORER and DODGE DURANGO. 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.

10,585
Complaints
724
Models Affected
497
Crashes
22
Fires
26
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 FORD TAURUS 667
2 FORD EXPLORER 296
3 DODGE DURANGO 234
4 DODGE DAKOTA 210
5 DODGE RAM 2500 199
6 FORD F-250 SD 191
7 PONTIAC GTO 189
8 FORD WINDSTAR 183
9 FORD F-150 179
10 TOYOTA CAMRY 159
11 FORD F-250 151
12 MERCURY SABLE 140
13 DODGE RAM 138
14 FORD FOCUS 135
15 DODGE RAM 1500 133
16 DODGE CARAVAN 119
17 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 113
18 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 113
19 CHEVROLET BLAZER 112
20 NISSAN PATHFINDER 109
21 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 108
22 CHEVROLET MALIBU 102
23 JEEP LIBERTY 100
24 NISSAN 350Z 97
25 FORD RANGER 94
26 PONTIAC GRAND AM 85
27 DODGE INTREPID 85
28 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 84
29 FORD F-350 80
30 SAAB 9-3 79

Recent Complaints

2024 HONDA PILOT

The contact owns a 2024 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the passenger's side front wheel. The contact stated that

2024 FORD EXPLORER

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-40 MPH in cold weather, the vehicle started making an abnormal clunking and rattling sound near the wheels. The

2005 ACURA TL

Ball joint purchased from Napa Auto Parts #260-1791was defective. Nut supplied with ball joint was too small. This caused the ball joint to separate from the steering knuckle. After driving a very

2010 FORD ESCAPE

On 8/17/2023 My daughter was on the highway and said she was having a problem after hitting a pothole. I told her to return home. Subframe Broke after hitting a second minor pothole on a side road

2023 HYUNDAI PALISADE

When applying the brakes if you hit a bump in the road the front end of the vehicle shakes violently and does not stop, lunges car forward

2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and making a right or left turn, there was an abnormal sound coming from the driver's side front wheel.

2014 FORD F-250

The issue is the Ford Death Wobble. It has happened to me four times now in the past two months. The first two times, I was not sure what it was. After the third, I called my local Ford dealership and

2017 FORD F-250

Returning home from the Denver airport on E470 with my wife and 2 young children (3 and 7) on 09 Oct 22. We were traveling westbound and reached the on-ramp to I-25 S and I slowed to 55mph. It is a lo

2019 FORD F-250

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH on a distressed roadway, the vehicle experienced the death wobble. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The

2017 FORD F-250

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel started to shake uncontrollably. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle w

2017 FORD F-250

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at speeds above 50 MPH, the vehicle started to shake violently and vibrated abnormally after driving over a slight bump in the

2016 FORD F-150

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger's side front tires were previously rotated and replaced twice; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated

2016 FORD E-250

The contact owns a 2016 Ford E-250. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a death wobble. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic

2010 FORD F-250

The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway and shook violently almost causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

2014 FORD F-250

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated that his vehicle would shake uncontrollably while driving approximately 60 MPH. The contact stated that to stop the vibration, he had to bring th

2018 JEEP WRANGLER

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact heard a cracking and popping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The sound was heard wh

2017 FORD F-250

Experiencing violent shaking in steering when at speed, seems to be at 55mph and higher, that could cause loss of control of vehicle. Seems to be brought about from hitting bumps in road which activa

2019 FORD F-250

While traveling, Extreme violent shaking of vehicle while driving East on busy Interstate 24, between Paducah, Ky and Knoxville, TN. Our destination is Myrtle Beach. We were driving 70 MPH, road had

2011 FORD F-350

First issues is the high pressure fuel pump the cp4. They tend to fall apart sending metal through your injectors all the way back to the fuel tank. It is a well known issue and dodge has made the rec

2012 FORD F-250

Violent shaking of the whole truck and steering wheel when the truck hits a bump in the road driving between 60-75 mph. Ford replaced worn put parts and said they could not replicate the problem and

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve suspension:front issues?
The NHTSA has received 10,585 complaints about suspension:front problems across 724 vehicle models from 51 manufacturers.
How dangerous are suspension:front defects?
SUSPENSION:FRONT issues have been linked to 497 crashes, 22 fires, 319 injuries, and 26 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most suspension:front problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for suspension:front issues is the FORD TAURUS with 667 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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