Cars With the Most Suspension Problems

Model years ranked by owner complaints about the suspension (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs). 76,072 such complaints are on file with NHTSA.

Newer cars (2018 and later)

All model years

Frequently asked questions

Which cars have the most suspension problems?

By number of NHTSA owner complaints, the 1999 Dodge Durango (1,102), the 2002 Ford Taurus (962) and the 2019 Ford F-250 SD (678) lead the list. Popular models naturally collect more complaints, so also look at the share of each car's complaints that involve the suspension.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.