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SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
29 NHTSA complaints about suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle issues across 12 makes and 26 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:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
29 filings · 26 models · 12 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 29 ODI rows
- MODELS 26 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 12 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 3.4% 1 crash-flagged
- RANK #376 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 1 injuries
Filing-volume peers
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#376 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 26 models). Open Ford Taurus (category leader) →
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE severity reading
The standout signal for suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 1 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 29 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 Ford Taurus against ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS on filing totals before treating suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Taurus | |
| 2 | Ford F-150 | |
| 3 | Dodge Durango | |
| 4 | Workhorse W22 | |
| 5 | Volvo Xc70 | |
| 6 | Volvo Vnl64t | |
| 7 | Volvo VHD | |
| 8 | Volvo V70 | |
| 9 | Volvo 770 | |
| 10 | Volvo 660 | |
| 11 | Toyota Tacoma | |
| 12 | Toyota 4runner | |
| 13 | Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| 14 | KIA Sportage | |
| 15 | KIA Soul | |
| 16 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 17 | Honda Passport | |
| 18 | GMC Sierra 1500 | |
| 19 | Freightliner Flc120 | |
| 20 | Ford Focus | |
| 21 | Ford Explorer Sport | |
| 22 | Ford Escort | |
| 23 | Dodge RAM | |
| 24 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 25 | Chevrolet K1500 | |
| 26 | Chevrolet Astro |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2010 Ram 1500. The contact was driving for their local state vehicle inspection at 65 MPH when an abnormal humming noise was coming from the rear exterior of the vehicle. No warning
DRIVER'S SIDE AXLE NUT LOOSE ON 2014 KIA SOUL. *TR
BRAKE LINE BROKE/AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING/POWER STEERING RACK/REAR SUSPENSION,LEAF SPRINGS/RUST. *TR
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW 2006 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT MOTOR TRANSMISSION, ELECTRICAL FAILURES. I HAVE ONLY HAD MY VEHICLE FOR 1 MONTH AND ANYTHING AND EVERY THING HAS GONE WRONG. I E
FAILURE OF REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM DUE TO UNKNOWN CAUSE. THIS RESULTED IN THE REPAIR OF THE AUTO TO THE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE CAUSE OF THIS IS UNKNOWN WITH NO KNOWN IMPACT TO THE AUTO (2001 VOLVO
THE 1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WEAR OUT NEARLY EVERY MONTH. THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SWAY WHILE DRIVING 55MPH ON FREEWAY OR WHEN CHANGING LANES. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE L
THE LEAF SPRINGS CONTINUOUSLY SQUEAK...AND ARE WAY TOO NOISY! I HAVE PERSONALLY TRIED TO CLAMP THEM DOWN...GREASE THEM..SO THEY DO NOT SQUEAK! I PLAN ON TAKING IT TO THE DEALER!
WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AT 60 - 65 MPH, A LOUD SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE HANDLING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS T
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER FELT VIBRATION, AND THEN NOTICED WHEELS ROLLING PASSED THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IT COASTED TO A COMPLETE STOP ON ITS OWN
WE HAVE A 2001 DUTCHSTAR CLASS A MOTORHOME, BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS NUMBER 28321. I AM WRITING FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS. THE FIRST BEING THAT I AM REQUESTING INFORMATION ON POSSIBLE RECALLS THAT
EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE THE REAR END SAGS LOWER THAN SHOULD BE EXPECTED ON MY 1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. I SAID SOMETHING TO THE DEALERSHIP BEFORE PURCHASING IT SO THEY COULD TAKE A LOOK AT THE
I HAVE OWNED THIS TAURUS SINCE, 1993-1994, IT HAD 43,000 MILES ON IT, FROM A DEALER (FLANNERY FORD). I HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, WATER PUMPS (2) (ALMOST $1,000), BRAKES AND CALIPERS(TOO MANY TO
HAD TO REPLACE LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING DUE TO STRUCTURAL FAILURE; COULD HAVE CAUSED REAR AXLE TO DISENGAGE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *LA
WHILE A MECHANIC WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE BOTH REAR MOUNT ARE WARP AND CORRODE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.
BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS WERE RUSTED AND BROKE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF. AXLE BEARING OIL SEAL RETAINING NUT WAS MISSING. *AK
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.
TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SUSPENSION DEFECT. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
WHILE PUTTING AIR IN TIRE CONSUMER NOTICED REAR SPRING BOLT STICKING OUT UNDER VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.AK
U BOLTS CAME LOSE, LOST THE SPACERS OFF OF THE LEAF SPRINGS ON DRIVER'S SIDE, ALMOST LOST FRONT END OF VEHICLE. WHICH IS CAUSING THE ALIGNMENT TO BE OFF, CANNOT FIX.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK
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