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SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

4,785 NHTSA complaints about suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint issues across 35 makes and 248 models.

Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.

NHTSA ODI component intake brief

ODI category SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

4,785 filings · 248 models · 35 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS HEAVY 4,785 ODI rows
  • MODELS 248 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 35 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 5.0% 238 crash-flagged
  • RANK #54 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 6 deaths · 154 injuries
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT (this)SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM…4,785SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYSEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSE…4,878SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISCSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FO…4,982ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEMENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EX…4,393
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT vs nearest complaint-total peers

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#54 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (6 reported fatalities across 248 models). Open Dodge Durango (category leader) →

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT filing-volume reading

The standout signal for suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint is ODI intake volume: 4,785 filings (HEAVY band · #54 of 696 standardized categories) across 248 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 5.0%.

Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.

Next step: compare Dodge Durango against SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY on filing totals before treating suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint volume as a purchase signal.

4,785
Complaints
248
Models Affected
238
Crashes
11
Fires
6
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Dodge Durango
1,128
2 Jeep Liberty
966
3 Dodge Dakota
631
4 Toyota Tundra
144
5 Lincoln LS
143
6 Chevrolet Blazer
120
7 Mitsubishi Galant
99
8 Chrysler Sebring
94
9 Dodge Avenger
86
10 Lincoln Town CAR
69
11 Ford Crown Victoria
67
12 Mitsubishi Eclipse
54
13 GMC Jimmy
52
14 Toyota Sequoia
48
15 Eagle Talon
45
16 Ford F-150
41
17 Toyota Tacoma
40
18 Ford Explorer
39
19 Honda Accord
34
20 Dodge Stratus
34
21 Dodge RAM 1500
34
22 Dodge RAM 2500
33
23 Jaguar S-Type
28
24 Ford F-250 SD
21
25 Chevrolet S10
20
26 Chrysler Cirrus
17
27 Chevrolet Lumina
17
28 Toyota 4runner
16
29 Mercury Grand Marquis
16
30 Dodge Intrepid
16

Recent Complaints

2001 Toyota 4runner

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, there was a thumping and clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle before the front passen

2006 Jeep Liberty

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while reversing, the contact noticed an abnormal sound before the vehicle stopped. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, th

2006 Jeep Liberty

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 55 MPH, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the front passenger’s side, and the vehicle started to

2012 Dodge RAM 3500

The contact owns a 2012 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving uphill at 55 MPH, the contact became aware that the vehicle was not exceeding 55 MPH. The contact stated that the check engine w

1999 Lincoln Town CAR

See attached document for complaint.

2006 Toyota Tundra

Lower ball joint broke Lower control arm collapse causing the to come off

2001 Toyota Tundra

The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly pulled to the right and front driver's side wheel detached from underneath the

2020 Chevrolet Tahoe

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the front passenger’s side tire detached. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road. The vehicle w

2011 Hyundai Tucson

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that there was an unknown abnormal sound detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire cen

2003 Jeep Liberty

The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that moments after exiting the freeway, the front end of the vehicle began to shake and vibrate. While driving approximately 5 MPH, there was a

2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was a clicking sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the d

2006 Dodge Stratus

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact sta

2016 Ford F-250

The contact owns a 2016 Ford-250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced severe shaking and vibration after driving over bumps on the roadway. The vehicle was

2015 Nissan Rogue

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, she heard an abnormal rubbing and squeaking sound coming from underneath both front wheel wells. The vehicl

2001 Toyota Sequoia

Complete failure and separation of the lower ball joint. Caused the wheel to fall off, damaging the front fender and jamming the front door making the door stuck closed. Fortunate we did not crash int

2007 Jeep Liberty

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger’s side tire inadvertently detached. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehi

2004 Jeep Liberty

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that after making a left turn, the front driver-side wheel detached and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was then towed to an in

2000 Toyota Tundra

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to engage. As a result, the contact crashed into a sm

2003 Jeep Liberty

The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving at various speeds, an abnormal sound was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was ta

2019 GMC Sierra 1500

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the front driver’s side tire detached from the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The

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