Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
624 NHTSA complaints about suspension:front:springs:torsion bar issues across 29 makes and 102 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:TORSION BAR
624 filings · 102 models · 29 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS MODERATE 624 ODI rows
- MODELS 102 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 29 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 2.1% 13 crash-flagged
- RANK #186 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 13 injuries
Filing-volume peers
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#186 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 102 models). Open Chevrolet Astro (category leader) →
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR severity reading
The standout signal for suspension:front:springs:torsion bar is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 13 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 624 filings (MODERATE volume).
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 Chevrolet Astro against EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH on filing totals before treating suspension:front:springs:torsion bar volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Astro | |
| 2 | Ford F-150 | |
| 3 | GMC Safari | |
| 4 | Ford Expedition | |
| 5 | Ford Explorer | |
| 6 | Ford F-250 | |
| 7 | Ford Taurus | |
| 8 | Ford Contour | |
| 9 | Nissan Frontier | |
| 10 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 11 | Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 12 | Nissan Altima | |
| 13 | Ford Windstar | |
| 14 | Dodge RAM | |
| 15 | Jeep Wrangler | |
| 16 | Dodge Caravan | |
| 17 | Plymouth Grand Voyager | |
| 18 | GMC Jimmy | |
| 19 | Chrysler Lebaron | |
| 20 | Chevrolet Silverado | |
| 21 | Plymouth Breeze | |
| 22 | Eagle Vision | |
| 23 | Dodge Stratus | |
| 24 | Dodge Neon | |
| 25 | Dodge Durango | |
| 26 | Dodge Dakota | |
| 27 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 28 | Chevrolet VAN | |
| 29 | Chevrolet Suburban | |
| 30 | Saturn VUE |
Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE TORSION BAR SNAPPED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND THEN THE REAR AXLE PULLED THE DRIVE SHAFT FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A AU
VEHICLE HAD BANGING UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S FEET WHILE GOING OVER THE SLIGHTEST BUMP. ALSO VERY LOOSE FRONT END SWAY. TOOK TO THE DEALER AND THE REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT TORSION BAR MOUNT, CORRECTING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 GMC SAFARI. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE FRONT TORSION BAR ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SNAPPED IN HALF. THE ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE FRONT END DROPPED DOWN ON TH
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 GMC SAFARI. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE VEHIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH HE HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOWER THAN THE OT
I STEPPED INTO MY VEHICLE TO GO TO WORK, AND THE TORSION BAR BROKE. SNAPPED INTO TWO PIECES. WAS THANKFUL I WAS NOT DRIVING. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER AND THE MECHANICS, THAT THEY HA
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A RESIDENCE WHE
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE FORCE OF THE BUMPS ARE FELT WITHIN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SAGS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DUE TO THE TORSION BAR LOSIN
I HIT A VERY SMALL POTHOLE. HEARD CLUNKING AND RUBBING NOISES. WAS TOLD SWAY BAR WAS CRACKED RIGHT IN HALF, NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE IT WOULD CREATE TENSION ON OTHER PARTS. HAD CAR TOWED. SWAY
GMC SAFARI VAN WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, NEXT MORNING IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT HAD COLLAPSED AND WAS JUST 2 INCHES OFF THE PAVEMENT, INNER FENDERS WERE TOUCHING THE TIRES. DISCOVERED THAT THE T
EXCESSIVE FRONT TIRE WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE OF TIRE - BOTH TIRE. MY PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT END ON MY 2005 4X4 ACCORDING TO THE GM, THE CAUSE: 4WD MODELS Z-HEIGHT TRIM INCORRECT, RESULT IS TOE OUT. THIS
ON 11 APR 2005, I PURCHASED A 1999 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA FROM A NH DEALER, WITH APPROX. 74000 MILES ON IT. WITHIN ONE WEEK, THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED FOR A BAD WATER PUMP, AND DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH. DURI
NOTICED THAT TRUCK HAD A LEAN TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. WHEN TAKING LEFT TURNS, TRUCK WOULD LIST AND LEAN EXCESSIVELY TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TROUBLESOME IN DOWNHILL TURNS OR UNDER ADVE
AFTER ONLY OWNING MY VEHICLE FOR 8 MONTHS, AND BEING TOLD IT WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION, IN A MATTER OF 3 DAYS, MANY PROBLEMS OCCURRED. MY 4WD LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING, ALONG WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.
I HAD JUST PARKED MY CHEVROLET ASTRO AWD IN THE GARAGE AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE DRIVERS SIDE TORSION BAR SNAPPED. THE FRONT END WAS SITTING ON THE SUSPENSION STOPS. I AM LUCKY THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN
TORSION BAR BRACKET CRACKED IN HALF ON RIGHT FRONT. THIS CAUSED TORSION BAR TO DROP DOWN AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO GO OUT ON 45 DEGREE ANGLE. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY AN EMPLOYEE WOULD
DEFECT IN STEERING/ BROUGHT TO DEALER/ REPLACED GEAR ASSEMBLY, AND FRONT TORSION BAR LINKS. *JB
1993 GMC SAFARI ALL WHEEL DRIVE 7-PASSENGER STANDARD WHEEL BASE VAN WITH 42" TORSION BAR FRONT SPRINGS AND 182,000 MILES. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TORSION SPRING BROKE INSIDE THE ADJUSTER SLEEVE AT TH
DT: THE TORSION BARS ARE BREAKING AND IT DROPS THE SUSPENSION. DO NOT HAVE ANY STEERING. CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS COMING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND THE TORSION BAR. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED GM, THEY SAID TH
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