Component

SUSPENSION:REAR

5,796 NHTSA complaints about suspension:rear issues across 49 makes and 596 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:REAR

5,796 filings · 596 models · 49 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS HEAVY 5,796 ODI rows
  • MODELS 596 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 49 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 4.3% 250 crash-flagged
  • RANK #47 of 696 categories
  • SEV FATAL 25 deaths · 210 injuries
SUSPENSION:REAR (this)5,796FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAG…5,941VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELE…5,613FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVE…5,568
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: SUSPENSION:REAR vs nearest complaint-total peers

SUSPENSION:REAR sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#47 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (25 reported fatalities across 596 models). Open Ford Windstar (category leader) →

SUSPENSION:REAR filing-volume reading

The standout signal for suspension:rear is ODI intake volume: 5,796 filings (HEAVY band · #47 of 696 standardized categories) across 596 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 4.3%.

Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.

Next step: compare Ford Windstar against FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY on filing totals before treating suspension:rear volume as a purchase signal.

5,796
Complaints
596
Models Affected
250
Crashes
26
Fires
25
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Windstar
560
2 Ford Taurus
338
3 Honda Civic
314
4 Ford Explorer
298
5 Isuzu Rodeo
143
6 Mercury Sable
109
7 Ford Focus
104
8 Nissan Pathfinder
87
9 Dodge RAM 1500
80
10 Chevrolet Impala
79
11 Honda Passport
76
12 Ford Expedition
76
13 Nissan Altima
75
14 Ford F-150
75
15 Nissan Titan
71
16 Lincoln Town CAR
70
17 Subaru Outback
58
18 Toyota Tacoma
55
19 Toyota Camry
53
20 Dodge Dakota
53
21 Jeep Grand Cherokee
52
22 Hyundai Santa FE
50
23 Dodge Stratus
49
24 Toyota Tundra
48
25 Ford Mustang
48
26 Plymouth Acclaim
43
27 Jeep Liberty
42
28 Saturn VUE
40
29 Dodge Intrepid
40
30 Ford Ranger
39

Recent Complaints

2003 Dodge RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven by a friend at 45 MPH, the rear axle detached. The driver was stranded by the roadside. The vehicle w

2014 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, his wife heard an abnormal whining sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and

2017 Lotus Evora

The contact owns a 2017 Lotus Evora. The contact stated that there was a clunking sound coming from the rear suspension. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who was certified to work on Lotu

2014 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that when she inspected the ve

2012 Jeep Liberty

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was a loud banging sound coming from the suspension on the driver’s side rear of the vehicle. The contact became aw

2014 Acura RLX

See attached document for complaint

2015 Ford Transit

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving 20-40 MPH the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. The contact accelerated and as the vehicle stopped shaking. There was no wa

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to wobble as if the steering wheel was being turned to the left and to the right r

2015 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle

2018 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a vibration heard and felt coming from the rear-end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vibr

2011 Honda CR-V

The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while pulling forward at approximately 3 MPH, into his driveway, after the rotors, calipers and brake pads were replaced; there was an abnormally

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lunged to the right. The contact stated that on several occasions while at

2021 Subaru Forester

The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving below 35 MPH, the sway bar fractured and detached from the subframe of the vehicle. There was n

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Crash

2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO TOE LINK SUSPENSION ROD FAILURE. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL UNTIL AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE CRASHE

2012 Mercedes-Benz C300

The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving approximately 2 MPH over a speed bump, there was a loud cranking sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning light

2007 Hyundai Elantra

2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO RUST ON REAR SUSPENSION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN UNDER COATING SPRAY APPLIED TO THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUSTING. THE CONSUMER STATED THE

2010 Mercedes-Benz E350

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the rear wheels were going in a different direction. There were no war

2020 Hyundai Palisade

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the tires were making a grinding sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken

2011 Cadillac SRX

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the stability service and service tracking control lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independen

2012 Buick Lacrosse

2012 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 20V-764 THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGAN ZIG-ZAGGING AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED

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