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SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
28 NHTSA complaints about suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle issues across 14 makes and 27 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:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
28 filings · 27 models · 14 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 28 ODI rows
- MODELS 27 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 14 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 10.7% 3 crash-flagged
- RANK #377 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 1 injuries
Filing-volume peers
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#377 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 27 models). Open Volvo 770 (category leader) →
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE severity reading
The standout signal for suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 1 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 28 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 Volvo 770 against ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS on filing totals before treating suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volvo 770 | |
| 2 | Volvo Volvo Truck | |
| 3 | Volvo Vnl64t | |
| 4 | Volvo VNL | |
| 5 | Volvo Vn770 | |
| 6 | Volvo Vn610 | |
| 7 | Volvo 420 | |
| 8 | Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| 9 | Plymouth Voyager | |
| 10 | Nissan Kicks | |
| 11 | Mazda Mazda6 | |
| 12 | KIA RIO | |
| 13 | Jeep Wrangler | |
| 14 | Hummer H2 | |
| 15 | Honda CR-V | |
| 16 | GMC Jimmy | |
| 17 | Ford Taurus | |
| 18 | Ford Mustang | |
| 19 | Ford F-250 | |
| 20 | Dodge RAM | |
| 21 | Dodge Intrepid | |
| 22 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 23 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 24 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | |
| 25 | Chevrolet Impala | |
| 26 | Chevrolet G30 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kick. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 20-25 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle suddenly lost control causing the veh
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds there was a loud noise present coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken
The contact owns a 2004 Hummer H2.The contact stated while driving at 35MPH, the contact stated the vehicle loss of control and forward momentum to the vehicle which caused the vehicle stalled and los
TL* THE CONTACT OPERATES A 2019 VOLVO VNL 760. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE U-BOLTS USED TO CONNECT THE FRONT AXLES TO THE FRONT LEAF SPRINGS FAILED TO HOLD TENSION CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL ORIENTATI
I WAS TURNING LEFT ONTO A MAIN HIGHWAY AND I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE, A LOUD THUD AND SCRAPING NOISE ONTO THE ASPHALT. I COULD NOT MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. I COULD HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY OTHER CARS THAT ARE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING, THE FRONT AXLE OF HER VEHICLE BROKE. HONDA ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $6,000 FOR THE DAMAGE SINCE TH
THE ENTIRE CAR IS DEFECTIVE, THOUGH IT DOES NOT STATE IT IS A LEMON. I PURCHASED IT USED. I HAVE REPLACED MANY MAJOR PARTS THAT ARE NOT CONSIDERED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, SUCH A DRIVER'S DOOR HINGES AN
2005 FORD MUSTANG FUEL SYSTEM, REPLACED DUE TO SYSTEM FAILURE WHEN FILLING CAR WITH GAS, IT BROKE AGAIN FORD WILL NOT OR CAN NOT FIX, MANUAL 5-SPEED TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND GOING OUT AGAIN
CONSUMER HEARD A SQUEALING NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE. SHE WAS NOT SURE WHETHER IT WAS A TIRE, TIE ROD OR SUSPENSION. WHEN SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO KIA, THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING BROKE. THE MECHANIC SHOP
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED (PULLING INTO PARKING LOT) FRONT AXLE BROKE IN HALF AND WHEEL FELL OFF. IF THIS WOULD HAVE OCCURRED AT HIGH SPEED, COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS DANGER ON THE ROAD. *LA
I PURCHASED MY MAZDA 6S IN FEBRUARY OF 2003. I HAVE LOVED THIS CAR SINCE THE DAY I FIRST SAW IT. IN DECEMBER OF 2003, I BEGAN HEARING GRINDING/MOANING SOUNDS FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION AREA WHEN MAKI
FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON NY THRUWAY AT 65 MPH. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FOR SERVICE. PARTS DAMAGED INCLUDED REPLACING THE COIL SPRING, THE STRUT, AXEL, TIRE, AND AXEL BEARING. *LA
WE PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE ROLLX CONVERTED MINIVAN AND A 2001 CHRYSLER ROLLX CONVERTED MINIVAN WITH AN ELK ROOF ADDITION CONVERSION FROM THE ROLLX CO. IN SAVAGE MINN. ABOUT A YEAR AGO. WHEN WE RECENTLY
WHILE DRIVING AXLE ASSEMBLY SLID OUT CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
THE PROBLEM IS IN A NEW HITCH I JUST PURCHASED MANUFACTURED BY VALLEY INDUSTRIES, OF LODI, CALIFORNIA. KIT CAME WITH TWO 7/16" SQUARE U-BOLTS, WHICH REQUIRED DRILLING HOLES INTO THE FRAME TO INSTAL
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE U BOLT FELLOFF. CONSUMER DID NOT NOTICE THIS UNTIL A WEEK AFTER WHEN HE WAS HAVING OIL CHANGED IN VEHICLE.*AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT STEER AXLE TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE WEAR, THE LEFT SIDE FRONT UBOLT FAILED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE INNER SIDEWALL OF A TIRE. *SLC
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOUD NOISE, TRIED TO PULL OVER, UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE. BOLT THAT HOLDS TENSIONOR SNAPPED AND BROKE IN TWO.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING U-BOLT PROBLEMS. HAD THEM REPLACED 3 TIMES. *JG
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