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SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

577 NHTSA complaints about suspension:front:shock absorber issues across 34 makes and 200 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:SHOCK ABSORBER

577 filings · 200 models · 34 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 577 ODI rows
  • MODELS 200 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 34 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 2.9% 17 crash-flagged
  • RANK #195 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 8 deaths · 16 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER vs nearest complaint-total peers

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#195 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (8 reported fatalities across 200 models). Open Ford Taurus (category leader) →

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER model-concentration reading

The standout signal for suspension:front:shock absorber is model concentration: Ford Taurus accounts for 24 filings (4.2% of this category) out of 577 total.

Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.

Next step: compare Ford Taurus against EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT on filing totals before treating suspension:front:shock absorber volume as a purchase signal.

577
Complaints
200
Models Affected
17
Crashes
1
Fires
8
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Taurus
24
2 Dodge Dakota
18
3 Ford Explorer
17
4 Jeep Grand Cherokee
16
5 Lincoln Continental
15
6 Dodge Durango
15
7 Dodge Caravan
15
8 Toyota Tacoma
14
9 Ford Ranger
14
10 Dodge RAM
13
11 Mercury Sable
11
12 Dodge RAM 2500
11
13 Dodge Grand Caravan
11
14 Chevrolet Silverado
10
15 Toyota Camry
9
16 Jeep Cherokee
9
17 Ford F-250
9
18 Dodge RAM 1500
9
19 Ford F-150
8
20 Chevrolet Suburban
8
21 Nissan Pathfinder
7
22 Ford Aerostar
7
23 Chrysler Town AND Country
7
24 Plymouth Voyager
6
25 Ford Focus
6
26 Chevrolet S10
6
27 Chevrolet Blazer
6
28 Volkswagen Jetta
5
29 Pontiac GTO
5
30 Plymouth Grand Voyager
5

Recent Complaints

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH on a dirt road in Death Valley National Park for 30 miles, the passenger’s side front shock failed, then

2020 Chrysler Pacifica

The contact owns a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independe

2020 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon raising the front passenger's side power window switch, the window rolled up and then rolled back down unintentionally. The vehicle

2016 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH exiting a residential area. The front wheel axle came apart. The contact's husband removed the shocks. The contac

2022 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while having a routine oil change and maintenance performed, the dealer informed the contact the struts were worn and needed to be replaced

2021 Ford Bronco Sport

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for regular maintenance, he was informed that the shock absorbers were leaking. The vehicle was

2020 Chevrolet Corvette

2020 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO RUSTING SHOCK TOWER HOUSING.

2015 Cadillac Escalade

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the electric magnetic shock was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was n

2021 Jeep Gladiator

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on concrete pavement, after transitioning from the concrete pavement to asphalt, the front end of the vehicle bottomed o

2015 GMC Yukon

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STATEN ISL

2008 Nissan Versa

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN VERSA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENDLY MADE A LOUD NOISE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE VEH

2007 Chevrolet Equinox

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 15 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SHOCKS AND THE BRAKES ENGAGED INDEPENDE

2009 Ford F-250

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHENEVER DRIVING OVER A ROAD BUMP IN THE ROAD OR A POTHOLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO

2005 Ford Escape

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SHOCK ABSORBER BECAME DETACHED. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FRAME WAS PERFORATED DUE TO RUST. THE V

2007 Dodge Dakota

2007 DODGE DAKOTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS VEHICLE REPAIRS RELATED TO SHOCKS *TGW THE DEALER ONLY INSTALLED A RIGHT SHOCK, BECAUSE THE MOUNT FOR THE LEFT SHOCK HAD A BROKEN WELD AND THE SHOCK WAS

2001 GMC Sonoma

IN THE LAST 6 YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS; BOTH UPPER AND LOWER AND SHOCKS ALL AROUND FOR THE SECOND TIME. I DO NOT GO OUT 4-WHEELING AND BASICALLY DRIVE MY VEHICLE ONLY IN TOWN DRIVI

1994 Mercury Sable

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A POTHOLE AND THE FRONT STRUT BROKE ON BOTH SIDES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RELATED RECALL 94E03

2005 Ford F-250

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-250. WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH, BOTH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL BEGIN TO ABNORMALLY SHAKE AND VIBRATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS

2007 Toyota Camry

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT NOTICED HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKING FROM THE SHOCK ABSORBERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE A MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT T

2008 Dodge RAM 1500

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHOCKS WERE LEAKING AND WOULD CAUSE BOTH FRONT TIRES TO SHAKE WHEN DRIVING ON ANY UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES. THE APPROXIMATE SPEED WAS

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