Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
489 NHTSA complaints about suspension:front:hub issues across 32 makes and 133 models.
The suspension:front:hub is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 489 filings from 32 manufacturers and 133 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 23 crashes, 7 fires, 14 injuries, and 1 fatality. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the VOLVO VNL64T with 77 filings, followed by CHEVROLET SILVERADO 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.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VOLVO VNL64T | 77 |
| 2 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO | 24 |
| 3 | DODGE DURANGO | 21 |
| 4 | VOLVO VN610 | 20 |
| 5 | FORD EXPLORER | 20 |
| 6 | VOLVO VNL | 15 |
| 7 | DODGE RAM 1500 | 15 |
| 8 | GMC SIERRA | 13 |
| 9 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 13 |
| 10 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 11 |
| 11 | CHEVROLET MALIBU | 11 |
| 12 | OLDSMOBILE ALERO | 10 |
| 13 | DODGE DAKOTA | 8 |
| 14 | BUICK RENDEZVOUS | 8 |
| 15 | KIA SPORTAGE | 6 |
| 16 | CHRYSLER PT CRUISER | 6 |
| 17 | CHEVROLET TAHOE | 6 |
| 18 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 | 6 |
| 19 | OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE | 5 |
| 20 | GMC SIERRA 1500 | 5 |
| 21 | CHEVROLET VENTURE | 5 |
| 22 | PONTIAC AZTEK | 4 |
| 23 | KIA SEDONA | 4 |
| 24 | FORD FOCUS | 4 |
| 25 | FORD F-350 | 4 |
| 26 | FORD F-150 | 4 |
| 27 | DODGE RAM 3500 | 4 |
| 28 | CHEVROLET IMPALA | 4 |
| 29 | TOYOTA TUNDRA | 3 |
| 30 | PONTIAC GRAND AM | 3 |
Recent Complaints
The contact's business owns a 2019 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while an employee was driving approximately 60 MPH, another driver observed that the driverâs side front tire was sticking ou
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, he heard abnormal clunking sounds coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer wher
Frame failure at driver's side front wheel due to excessive rust. Dealership inspected frame 8 months prior to failure and said it was safe to drive. Wheel and steering components broke free from fram
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Answer - Front and rear wheel bearings. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Ans
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, A WHINING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A POPPING NOISE. THER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLVO XC60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HUBS FAILED. THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING, THUMPING, AND CLUCKING NOISE WHILE TURNING LEFT OR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A SCREECHING NOISE EMERGED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF
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
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED TO THE GROUND AND SMOKE BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT UPPER AND L
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROGRESSING NOISE HEARD NEAR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS PREMATURELY FRACTURED A
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR AND TWO OTHER WARNING INDICATORS RANDOMLY FLASHED. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY LOUD KNOCKING NOISE T
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC CANYON. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HUB BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FRACTURED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE FRONT WHEEL, BRAKE ROTOR, AND BRAKE CALIPER TO SEPARATE FROM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE HUB ASSEMBLY SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED. THE CONTACT ADDED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A GRINDING NOISE PRI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HUB ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE AND VIBRATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER ALL THE PASSENGERS EXITED THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED WHEN MAKING A TURN OR CHANGING LANES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS DOWN A MOUNTAIN, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE STABILITRAK WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE
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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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