Suspension failure reports: 937 total complaints across 100 vehicles from 25 makes. See which models are most affected.
This component hub groups real NHTSA complaint signals by make, model year, and vehicle page. Use it as a spoke from individual vehicle reports into the broader suspension safety pattern.
A high complaint count does not automatically prove a defect, but it is a strong inspection signal when the same component appears repeatedly across related vehicles, years, recalls, or crash narratives.
The suspension component is one of the most commonly reported areas of failure in NHTSA consumer complaints. Issues range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards including potential crashes and fires. Below are the vehicles most affected by suspension problems.
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 | 113 | 0 |
| 2015 Subaru Forester | 62 | 0 |
| 2024 Honda Prologue | 61 | 0 |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 | 52 | 0 |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | 50 | 0 |
| 2020 Hyundai Palisade | 47 | 0 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe | 38 | 0 |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 30 | 0 |
| 2018 Ford Expedition | 22 | 0 |
| 2018 Ford Expedition El | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Trax | 21 | 0 |
| 2015 Cadillac Srx | 20 | 0 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 Ford Bronco | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 Hyundai Palisade | 16 | 0 |
| 2020 Tesla Model Y | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Trax | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 Ford Ranger | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 Jeep Gladiator | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Passat | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Jetta | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 Cadillac Srx | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Golf | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Golf R | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 Kia Ev9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 Ford Flex | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 Ford Flex | 8 | 0 |
Based on 937 NHTSA complaints across 100 vehicles, suspension issues range from minor malfunctions to serious safety hazards. The most affected vehicles are listed in the table below — click any vehicle to see its specific suspension complaint details.
The Tesla Model 3 is among the most affected. See the ranked table below for the full list of 100 vehicles with suspension complaints filed with NHTSA.
Suspension failures can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Some suspension complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries. Always have suspension issues inspected promptly by a qualified mechanic, especially if your vehicle is subject to a related recall.
Search for your vehicle using our search tool or enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If a suspension recall exists for your vehicle, the repair is free at authorized dealerships.