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SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM

25 NHTSA complaints about suspension:multiple axle:torque arm issues across 16 makes and 22 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:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM

25 filings · 22 models · 16 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 25 ODI rows
  • MODELS 22 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 16 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 8.0% 2 crash-flagged
  • RANK #386 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM vs nearest complaint-total peers

SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#386 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 22 models). Open Plymouth Acclaim (category leader) →

SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM severity reading

The standout signal for suspension:multiple axle:torque arm is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 25 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 Plymouth Acclaim against CHILD SEAT:BASE on filing totals before treating suspension:multiple axle:torque arm volume as a purchase signal.

25
Complaints
22
Models Affected
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Plymouth Acclaim
2
2 Honda Accord
2
3 Chrysler Concorde
2
4 Volkswagen Jetta
1
5 Saturn Saturn
1
6 Pontiac Grand AM
1
7 Lincoln Town CAR
1
8 KIA Sportage
1
9 KIA Forte
1
10 Jeep Wrangler
1
11 Infiniti Fx35
1
12 GMC Sierra
1
13 Freightliner Sprinter
1
14 Freightliner FLS 112
1
15 Ford Windstar
1
16 Ford Freestar
1
17 Dodge Intrepid
1
18 Dodge Grand Caravan
1
19 Chrysler Sebring
1
20 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1
21 Chevrolet Impala
1
22 BMW 550i
1

Recent Complaints

2017 KIA Forte

The contact owns a 2015 Charmac Outlaw Trailer hauled by a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V838000 (Suspension). The contact stated that while towing the

2010 Infiniti Fx35

The contact owns a 2010 Infiniti FX35. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, an abnormal banging sound was coming from the vehicle without warning. The contact was unaware of what caused the bangin

2005 Ford Freestar

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO

2008 BMW 550i

I NEED THE FOLLOWING US TIRE RETAILS TO BE INSPECTED, ANALYZED, TESTED AND/OR WHATEVER GOVERNMENTAL PROCEDURES NEED TO BE TAKEN IN ORDER TO FIND OUT, FINE, CORRECT, DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE TIRES

2005 Jeep Wrangler

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHAKING OCCURS MAINLY ON THE HIGHWAY OR WHEN EXITING THE HIGHWAY. TH

1998 Ford Windstar

I PURCHASED A 1998 WINDSTAR VAN FROM THE FORD DEALER LOCATED IN CORNING CA. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH IT PASSING SMOG FOR THE OXY SENSOR. AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS NEVER WORKED RIGHT. THE TUR

2002 Freightliner Sprinter

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING UPHILL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS IN VARIOUS ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS A VIBRATION PHYSICALLY FELT THROUGH THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO

2005 GMC Sierra

NOISE STARTED FROM THE REAR END ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. THERE IS A LOUD NOISE THAT COMES FROM DRIVESHAFT OR REAR END WHEN THE TRUCK SHIFTS DOWN OR UP IN LOW GEARS AND IS TWICE AS BAD AFTER TURNING .

2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

AXLE BROKE SUDENTLY ON THE HIGHWAY THUS PROVOCING THE CAR TO STOP OUTSIDE IN THE FIELD..GM NOR THE DEALERSHIP REFUSE ANY RESPONSABILITY. CAR IS UNDER 36000 MILES WARRANTY.CAR HAS ONLY 23000 MILES AN

2001 KIA Sportage

I PURCHASED A KIA SPORTAGE FROM A DEALERSHIP WHO SAID THE VEHICLE STILL HAD ITS FULL POWER TRAIN WARRANTY BUMPER TO BUMPER FOR 7 YEARS. THE KIA HAS LOW MILEAGE AND STILL DOES DUE TO THE FACT IT HAS BE

2002 Volkswagen Jetta

THE TORQUE ARM SHEARED OFF. AS A RESULT, AXLE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT BOLTED TO THE FRAME. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE AND IT STARTED BUCKING AN

2000 Dodge Grand Caravan

I TOOK MY 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN IN ON A FRIDAY TO THE DEALER FOR THE AIR BAG RECALL (CLOCKSPRING) AND PICKED UP MY VAN UP ON FRIDAY EVENING AFTER WORK. SATURDAY MORNING I RAN A COUPLE OF ERRANDS A

2000 Chrysler Sebring Crash

2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING.*MR THE VEHICLE WENT OVER A RAILROAD CROSSING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES AND RIM. TORQUE BAR WAS DAMAGED ALSO. *CB

1994 Honda Accord Crash

ACCIDENT. NO DETAILS LISTED. *AK

2003 Freightliner FLS 112

2 NUTS ON TORQUE ARM CAME OFF, RESULTING IN 2 AIR BAGS LOSING COVER AND DEFLATING/ REAR END OF VEHICLE SHIFTING 2-3INCHES, AND REAR PASSENGER TIRE RUBBING AGAINST FRAME OF THE SHOCK BRACKET, AND TH

1997 Chrysler Concorde

WHILE DRIVING 60 TO 65 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING NOISE . LEFT REAR CONTROL ARM BROKE. CONSUMER ALSO STATED HAD IT WELDED BACK ON. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK *SLC

2000 Chevrolet Impala

WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH HEARD A NOISE, SOON AFTERWARDS VEHICLE WAS SHAKING OUT OF CONTROL. DEALER STATED THAT REAR TORQUE ARM AXLE HAS BROKEN. *AK THE LEFT REAR TORQUE ARM BROKE AT A THREAD J

1993 Lincoln Town CAR

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED PREMATURELY. NLM

1994 Plymouth Acclaim

THE REAR END OF THIS VEHICLE WAS MAKING A SCRAPING SOUND WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE NOISE WAS CAUSED BY TORQUE BAR BREAKING A TTHE POINT WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE REAR AXEL. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTAC

1994 Dodge Intrepid

TRANSMISSION FAILURE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF TORQUE CONVERTOR AND VALVE BODY WITH UP-DATED VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

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