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SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

440 NHTSA complaints about suspension:rear:shock absorber issues across 37 makes and 185 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:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

440 filings · 185 models · 37 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 440 ODI rows
  • MODELS 185 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 37 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 1.4% 6 crash-flagged
  • RANK #211 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 1 deaths · 5 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER vs nearest complaint-total peers

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#211 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (1 reported fatalities across 185 models). Open Lincoln Continental (category leader) →

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER model-concentration reading

The standout signal for suspension:rear:shock absorber is model concentration: Lincoln Continental accounts for 19 filings (4.3% of this category) out of 440 total.

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 Lincoln Continental against VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER on filing totals before treating suspension:rear:shock absorber volume as a purchase signal.

440
Complaints
185
Models Affected
6
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Lincoln Continental
19
2 Ford Taurus
15
3 Ford Explorer
15
4 Toyota Tacoma
12
5 Dodge Caravan
12
6 Toyota Camry
10
7 Jeep Grand Cherokee
10
8 Ford Mustang
9
9 Nissan Altima
8
10 Ford Focus
7
11 Chevrolet Lumina
7
12 Subaru Impreza
6
13 Mercury Sable
6
14 GMC V Series
6
15 Ford Ranger
6
16 Ford Contour
6
17 Chevrolet Silverado
6
18 Ford Windstar
5
19 Dodge Stratus
5
20 Chevrolet Venture
5
21 Chevrolet Cavalier
5
22 Cadillac Deville
5
23 Subaru Legacy
4
24 Pontiac Grand AM
4
25 Dodge RAM
4
26 Dodge Intrepid
4
27 Dodge Grand Caravan
4
28 Chevrolet S10
4
29 Chevrolet Malibu
4
30 Audi RS6
4

Recent Complaints

2020 Ford Explorer

I was replacing the rear struts on 12/5/25. I noticed that both speedlogix vertical links were cracked in the exact same location. I called Speedlogix and they said they no longer carried those links

2022 Ford Bronco Sport

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact called the local dealer several times but was info

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that while hauling a trailer and attempting to accelerate at various speeds, the vehicle was bouncing, and the tires was losing traction

2025 Hyundai Palisade

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while hauling a trailer and attempting to accelerate at various speeds, the vehicle was bouncing and the tires lost traction before be

2021 Ford Expedition

See attached document for complaint.

2023 Ford Bronco Sport

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact had taken the vehicle for scheduled maintenance and was informed that the rear shocks were leaking and needed to be replaced. The contact stated

2017 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon inspection at a local dealer, it was noticed that the 16 lug nuts for all four tires were swollen and the rear shocks needed to be rep

2021 Ford Bronco

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that the passenger’s side rear shock was blown. While driving 35 MPH over a bump in the road, or while driving over a wet surface, the rear of t

2020 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a pothole and made a metallic clunking sound. The vehicle was taken to the deale

2006 Ford Escape

2006 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO RUSTED OUT REAR SHOCK MOUNTS.

2013 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact lost control and the vehicle was swerving side-to-side on the roadway. The vehicle was t

2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, he heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated.

2005 Lexus Ls430

The contact owns a 2005 Lexus LS430. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the rear suspension was bouncing excessively causing the vehicle to be difficult to control and maintain in the la

2016 Cadillac SRX

2016 CADILLAC SRX CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD THE RECALL NOTICE ON THE TOE LINK ADJUSTERS AND TIRE WEAR IN THE REAR TIRES, THEY WERE BALD, AND BOTH REAR TIRES HAD CORDS SHOWING.AFTER REPLACING THE TIRES

2017 Ford Expedition

The rear shocks/struts have each failed twice so far. I have had both replaced once, and the rear passenger side replaced through Ford. I am being told by El Cajon Ford the rear driver's side needs to

2015 GMC Yukon

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STATEN ISL

2018 Chevrolet Malibu

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, AN UNUSUAL SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN

2013 Toyota Tacoma

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOWER THAN NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ALLEGHENY TOYOTA (722 ALLEGHEN

2013 Nissan Altima

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE THE REAR SHOCKS REPLACED. LATER, THE SHOCKS MADE AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS

2010 Toyota Rav4

2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF REAR SHOCKS IN VEHICLE. *SMD

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