Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

315 NHTSA complaints about suspension:front:control arm:upper arm issues across 29 makes and 99 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.

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ODI category SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

315 filings · 99 models · 29 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 315 ODI rows
  • MODELS 99 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 29 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 4.8% 15 crash-flagged
  • RANK #237 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 4 deaths · 9 injuries
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM (this)SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM…315ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL…315EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTSEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLA…311FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:…320
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM vs nearest complaint-total peers

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#237 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (4 reported fatalities across 99 models). Open Dodge Durango (category leader) →

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM severity reading

The standout signal for suspension:front:control arm:upper arm is severity: 4 reported fatalities and 9 injuries (INJURY stamp) on 315 filings (SPARSE volume).

Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.

Next step: compare Dodge Durango against ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) on filing totals before treating suspension:front:control arm:upper arm volume as a purchase signal.

315
Complaints
99
Models Affected
15
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Dodge Durango
59
2 Volkswagen Passat
34
3 Dodge Dakota
33
4 Chevrolet Blazer
12
5 Jeep Liberty
9
6 Audi A4
8
7 Audi A6
7
8 Ford Crown Victoria
6
9 Dodge Avenger
6
10 Honda Civic
5
11 Chevrolet Tahoe
5
12 Ford Focus
4
13 Ford Explorer
4
14 Chrysler Sebring
4
15 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4
16 Buick Roadmaster
4
17 Ford F-150
3
18 Dodge RAM 1500
3
19 Chevrolet Suburban
3
20 Mitsubishi Montero
2
21 Mazda Millenia
2
22 Lincoln Town CAR
2
23 Jeep Wrangler
2
24 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2
25 Hyundai Sonata
2
26 Hyundai Accent
2
27 Honda Accord
2
28 GMC Jimmy
2
29 Ford Taurus
2
30 Ford Ranger
2

Recent Complaints

2018 Honda CR-V

The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed around a curve, the passenger's side upper control arm fractured. There were no warning lights illumin

2008 Mercedes-Benz Ml350

See attached document for complaint

2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicl

2016 Tesla Model X

The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model X. The contact stated while driving 5 mph, the contact heard a squeaking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact continued driving to the residence.

1998 Honda Accord

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE UPPER CONTROL ARM SQUEAKED AND WAS ABOUT TO DETACH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE I

2005 Dodge RAM 1500

2005 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POWERTRAIN, FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY AND REAR DRIVE SHAFT U JOINTS SAFETY ISSUES. *M THE CONSUMER PROVIDED INVOICES THAT STATE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS NOT WO

2003 Jeep Liberty

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO AN UPPER CONTROL ARM FAILURE. THE T

2001 Acura CL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE UPPER CONTROL ARM RUSTED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXI

2012 Mercedes-Benz Slk350

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POP FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWE

2003 Jeep Liberty

FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINT SEPARATED CAUSING WHEEL DISLOCATION ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED LEAVING A PARKING LOT AT ABOUT 5 MILES PER HOUR. THE SAME MAKE/MODEL YE

2004 Jeep Liberty

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHEN SUDDENLY THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE W

2009 Mercury Milan

2009 MERCURY MILAN. CONSUMER STATES FRONT SUSPENSION FAILURE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS THE UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS ON THE VEHICLE. RIGHT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, BOTH UPPER CONT

2006 Honda Civic

2006 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER STATES AFTER TIRE ROTATION HE NOTICED AN INCREASE TIRE NOISE AND VIBRATION *TGW WHEN THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO HIS MECHANIC, AN INSPECTION REVEALED UNUSUAL AND UNEVEN TIRE W

1993 Ford Crown Victoria

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1993 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BALL JOINT BROKE, CAUSING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE UPPER CON

2007 Honda Civic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER YET THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A

2003 KIA Sorento

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SORENTO. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE UPPER CONTROL ARM BOLT HAD BROKEN

2002 Hyundai Elantra

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 10 MPH, ONE OF THE TIRES DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FRONT LOWER CONT

2002 Jeep Liberty

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING AT 4 MPH, THE DRIVER TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE ENTIRE CONTROL UPPER ARM COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT NO

2007 Honda Civic

UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. VIBRATIONS NOTICED AT 15K MILES. DEALERSHIP REPORTS TSB EXISTS AND OFFERS TO REPLACE UPPER CONTROL ARMS WHICH ARE WEARING TIRES UN-EVENLY. HONDA REFUSES TO PAY FOR DAMAGE TO TIRES. C

2001 Volkswagen Passat

FAILURE OF MULTIPLE FRONT CONTROL ARMS IN 2001 VW PASSAT. WAS GIVEN QUOTE OF NEARLY $2100 TO REPAIR CONTROL ARMS. WAS TOLD THIS IS A "WIDE SPREAD" PROBLEM WITH VW PASSATS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN RECALL

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