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SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:SPRINGS/BAGS
23 NHTSA complaints about suspension:rear:springs:air suspension system:springs/bags issues across 11 makes and 19 models.
The suspension:rear:springs:air suspension system:springs/bags is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 23 filings from 11 manufacturers and 19 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the LINCOLN CONTINENTAL with 3 filings, followed by FORD EXPEDITION and TOYOTA PRIUS. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 3 |
| 2 | FORD EXPEDITION | 3 |
| 3 | TOYOTA PRIUS | 1 |
| 4 | TOYOTA 4RUNNER | 1 |
| 5 | OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE | 1 |
| 6 | OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS | 1 |
| 7 | LEXUS GX470 | 1 |
| 8 | LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT | 1 |
| 9 | LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER | 1 |
| 10 | ISUZU AXIOM | 1 |
| 11 | GMC ENVOY | 1 |
| 12 | FREIGHTLINER FLC120 | 1 |
| 13 | FORD TAURUS | 1 |
| 14 | FORD F-250 | 1 |
| 15 | FORD ESCORT | 1 |
| 16 | FORD ECONOLINE | 1 |
| 17 | FORD AEROSTAR | 1 |
| 18 | DODGE DURANGO | 1 |
| 19 | AUDI ALLROAD | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lowered significantly and started bouncing. The contact stated that she depressed the brake p
Strut mount on Monroe Quick Strut catastrophically failed with no warning. No corrosion noted, appears to be metal fatigue due to inferior design / manufacturing of aftermarket strut mount. Failure h
DEAR SIR/MADAM, I HAVE A 2003 GMC ENVOY SLT MODEL 4.2L V6 4WD AND AS I WAS BACKING INTO MY GARAGE I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND WHINNING NOISE AND I NOW HAVE NO REVERSE GEAR AND WHEN I SELECT THE DRIVE GEA
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS GX470. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 5 MPH, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE AIR COMPRESSOR REMAINED ACTIVATED. WHEN THE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION SYSTEM FA
EVER SINCE WE PURCHASED A 2000 FORD EXPEDITION AND DROVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT, A FAN HAS BEEN TURNING OFF AND ON WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS ON OR OFF. WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER WHEN IT WAS STILL U
REAR ELECTRONIC HEIGHT CONTROL GOES TO THE HIGHEST POSITION AND STAY THERE. TAKEN TO THE DEALER X3. THE FACT THAT THERE IS NO FAILSAFE TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM STAYING IN THE HIGH POSITION AND BEIN
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE BOUNCE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER BEING TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION BAGS
BROKEN EAS SYSTEM (LAND ROVER). *NM
2001 AUDI A6 ALLROAD. AFTER THE CAR SITS FOR A PERIOD OF 5+DAY UNDRIVEN, THE AIRBAG SUSPENSION OF THIS CAR LEAKS, LENDING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE UNLESS THE POWER SYSTEM FROM THE CAR CAN AUTO LEVEL THE VE
WE HAVE OWNED OUR AXIOM FOR 3 MONTHS, AFTER APPROX 1000 MILES WE NOTICED THAT WHEN STARTING THE CAR OCCASIONALLY RIGHT AFTER THE VEHICLE STARTED IT WOULD BUCK, BACK FIRE,SMOKE AND HAVE NO POWER AT ALL
FRONT SUSPENSION WENT OUT. HAD IT REPAIRED AT AN INDEPENDENT DEALER, OVER 2000.00. NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS, REAR GOES OUT. THIS IS VERY UNFAIR TOO THE CONSUMER. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS OWNERS WITH THE
WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR SUSPENSION SNAPPED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM ONCE BEFORE, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *
THE AIR SUSPENSION PUMP FAILED AT LEAST SIX TIMES, AND CAUSED THE REAR SUSPENSION TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE ONTO THE TIRES WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL
2000 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE DRIVER SIDE REAR AIR SHOCK LEAKS AND NEEDS REPLACE, ONLY AFTER 29,642 MILES, AND 38 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP SINCE NEW. GM WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR SINCE THIS IS CONSIDERED
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. ALSO WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND THE FASTER THE VEHICLE IS MOVING THE HARDER IT PULLS. *PH *TS
MULTPULE REPAIRS AND SAFETY FACTORS, TOO MANY TO JUST START RAMBLING OFF. TIRES, FRAME, A/C, ALTERATORS, VIBRATION, WHICH INTURN CAUSES EXHAUST LEAKS. THE LIST GOES FROM STRUCTURE TO ELECTRICAL.
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE DRIVING AND WITH OUT WARNING THE REAR SPRING SNAP CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
REAR AIR SPRINGS HAVE BLOWEN OUT, CAUSING REAR END TO BOUNCE AND HAS DROPPED LOW TO GROUND. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH REAR SUSPENSION AIR SPRINGS BROKE, VEHICLE DROPPED IN REAR. *AK
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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.