20,099 suspension complaints across 1,414 vehicles. Suspension complaints break into wear items (control arm bushings, ball joints, sway bar links, shocks/struts) and design defects (premature spring failures, weak strut mounts, frame mount cracks). Most of the volume in this category is wear-related — every vehicle with 100,000+ miles on rough roads needs suspension work eventually. The vehicles ranked highest tend to be older models that owners are running into the ground, plus a few specific design problem vehicles. Toyota Camry sway bar end links fail at predictable mileage. Ford F-150 ball joints have a long history. Subaru rear wheel bearings. Average repair cost on suspension work runs around $900, but that's a misleading average — a $50 sway bar link is suspension work, and a $2,800 air suspension overhaul on a luxury SUV is suspension work too. Click through to the specific vehicle to see what's actually being reported.
Suspension problems
20,099 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 204 active recall campaigns.
Worst-affected vehicles Top 25 by complaint volume
Most-recalled vehicles For suspension components
Recent owner reports 12 most recent in this category
12/16/25 (evening): Warnings began cycling across the screen: 1) Service ESC, 2) Vehicle Leveling for Stability, 3) Rear Axel System Off, 4) Engine symbol began flashing, and 5) Service Traction Control. I felt vibration/bouncing while driving as well. 12/17/25 9 AM: Took 2021 GMC Yukon Denali to GMC dealership. They ran a computer scan and…
Was driving home from work (on city streets) and noticed that the engine seemed to be idling higher than normal RPMs. Van would not shift from first gear and would not accelerate beyond about 30 MPH, very sluggish, while RPMs rose above 3K and engine made a grinding/whining sound. No warning lights of any kind came on while driving or while…
Transmission, shocks and struts had to be replaced. Kia was having a hard bump knock when it changed gears driving down the highway, we had it looked at several times by the Kia dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong. Eventually had to replace the parts above.
There is something wrong with my front, driver side electric break. When I at the speed about 40 mph or bumping road the break is not working. And some thin it making noise l, look like it is engaged by itself. The problem started when the car only 26500 miles but the dealer denied to warranty because it a month after 3 years.
On January 30th 2023 we made an appointment to take our 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport to our local dealership in Newmarket Ontario Canada due to a clunking in the front end of the vehicle. On inspection our 2018 Santa Fe Sport was identified as having a BROKEN COIL SPRING on the driver side. Along with this inspection it was also noted the passenger…
There is usual rust on body of truck. There is some kind of electrical problem rather it’s the security system or wiring. There’s a clicking sound coming from dash area. There is a suspension problem, has to change leaf springs, struts and shocks often.
I was driving down a well paved road obeying the speed limit of 35MPH when a loud bang startled me. There was nothing in the road, and I checked my rear view mirror to confirm and there was nothing in the road. The car started handling a little differently. I brought it to the dealership and they told me both rear springs had broken. The…
I have video available that shows significant premature corrosion of the rear subframe and brake line. The safety of others will be put at risk at the time of failure. Failed subframes can lead to loss of control. This problem has been identified and the part inspected by a Mercedes dealership. There are no warning lamps or messages to alert the…
Suspension work is one of the better DIY categories if you're handy. Most jobs are $50-$200 in parts. Labor at a shop is what makes suspension expensive.