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SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
35 NHTSA complaints about suspension:front:springs:air suspension:springs/bags issues across 14 makes and 26 models.
The suspension:front:springs:air suspension:springs/bags is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 35 filings from 14 manufacturers and 26 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 1 crash, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the LINCOLN CONTINENTAL with 5 filings, followed by LINCOLN TOWN CAR and LINCOLN MARK VIII. 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 | LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 5 |
| 2 | LINCOLN TOWN CAR | 2 |
| 3 | LINCOLN MARK VIII | 2 |
| 4 | FORD TAURUS | 2 |
| 5 | FORD F-150 | 2 |
| 6 | CHRYSLER IMPERIAL | 2 |
| 7 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 1 |
| 8 | RAM 1500 | 1 |
| 9 | PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO | 1 |
| 10 | PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER | 1 |
| 11 | MERCURY SABLE | 1 |
| 12 | MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS | 1 |
| 13 | MERCEDES-BENZ S550 | 1 |
| 14 | MERCEDES-BENZ E320 | 1 |
| 15 | LINCOLN NAVIGATOR | 1 |
| 16 | LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER | 1 |
| 17 | JAGUAR XJ8 | 1 |
| 18 | FORD F-250 | 1 |
| 19 | FORD EXPEDITION | 1 |
| 20 | FORD ESCORT | 1 |
| 21 | FORD ECONOLINE | 1 |
| 22 | FORD AEROSTAR | 1 |
| 23 | DODGE RAM | 1 |
| 24 | DODGE DAKOTA | 1 |
| 25 | CHEVROLET TAHOE | 1 |
| 26 | AUDI ALLROAD | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact's daughter owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact noticed that the air suspension had collapsed. The dealer was not
I bought my vehicle 10 months ago the Ram 1500 rebel 2018 without knowing its suspensions issues when the cold weather started my air suspension issues started I wen to the dealer they couldnât do a
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR XJ8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SUSPENSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE SUSPENSION LOWERED WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH WAS A SAFETY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE W
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO. THE AIR SUSPENSION COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE AIR SUSPENSION BAG ALSO EXPLODED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNCONTROLLABLY FROM THE RIGHT
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION SYSTEM FA
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED WHEN HE SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AS OF OCTOBER 30, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILU
STRUT TOWER RUSTING OUT. *TR
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM, POWER ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE SUSPENSION FOR OVER A YEAR. ABOUT A YEAR AGO THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AT THIS POINT MY POWER ASSISTED BRAKE SYS
NORMAL DRIVING. FRONT AIR-RIDE SHOCK ABSORBER SYSTEM FAILURE AT 111,983 REQUIRING COMPRESSOR, SOLENOID, AIR LINES AND COMPRESSOR DRYER, RELAY; FRONT AIR-RIDE SHOCK ABSORBER FAILURE AT 133,892 REQUIRI
BROKEN EAS SYSTEM (LAND ROVER). *NM
DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE HAS FRONT AIR SUSPENSION. WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT END DROPPED DOWN TOO LOW. THIS WAS CAUSING THE FRONT TIRES TO RUPTURE. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICL
I HAD THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SPRING BREAK AND PUNCTURE THE FRONT TIRE. *JB
2001 AUDI A6 ALLROAD. AFTER THE CAR SITS FOR A PERIOD OF 5+DAY UNDRIVEN, THE AIRBAG SUSPENSION OF THIS CAR LEAKS, LENDING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE UNLESS THE POWER SYSTEM FROM THE CAR CAN AUTO LEVEL THE VE
TRUCK SHOCKS/ SPRINGS ARE NO GOOD. VERY SQUEECKY FRONT TIRES. HARD TO CONTROL AFTER HITTING A BUMP OR POT HOLE AT THE LOWEST OF SPEEDS. *AK
FRONT SUSPENSION WENT OUT. HAD IT REPAIRED AT AN INDEPENDENT DEALER, OVER 2000.00. NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS, REAR GOES OUT. THIS IS VERY UNFAIR TOO THE CONSUMER. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS OWNERS WITH THE
WHILE BACKING THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE THE FRONT DROPPED TO THE GROUND. AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION COLLAPSED. THE SUSPENSION SPRINGS FELL TO
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE FRONT BALL JOINTS BEING WORN OUT. *AK THE FAULTY BALL JOINTS RESULTED IN BAD ALIGNMENT AND
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 40/50 MPH DUE TO A CRACK IN THE BAG, PER DEALERSHIP. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE COMPRESSOR MALFUNCTIONED, AND VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE, BECAUSE IT SWERVE
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, TRUNK WILL NOT GO UP NOR DOWN. CAR WOULDN'T CUT OFF EVEN WHEN THE KEY WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE IGNITION SHOCKS AND SUSPENSION-SHOCKS ARE CONSISTENTLY BEING REPLACED FOR UNKNOWN PURPOS
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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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.