Rear Suspension Coil Springs Problems in popular cars
Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Rear Suspension Coil Springs problems reported in most popular vehicles.
Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Chevrolet Traverse
The car is a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. The passenger side rear coil spring broke. This happened while sitting still in traffic, I heard an loud noise --- like a fastener breaking and then vehicle rocked. I pulled over very shortly and checked to see if a lug nuts or tire blew and didn't see anything unusual. I just had my tires rotated (4-2-14 ) at local shop and told them about the incident and they found the top part of coil spring -- approx. 3 to 4 inches had broken off. I got an est to repair and was told that their parts supplier had over 150 units of these springs in stock. ( very unusual to have this many pcs in stock unless there are problems w/ it ) I also then went home and checked on internet and there are lots of GMC & chevy veh's of this type that are having similar problems / issues w/ the coil spring breaking. I checked to see if any recall or advisory was listed -- nothing. This is something that should not be happening -- I drive may road miles and there certainly is no abuse to this veh. I now may be stuck w/ a $ 300. 00 plus repair bill which is not something I'm looking to do because it's recommended that both coil springs be replaced because with only putting on 1 it will be stiffer than the one on drivers side and most likely it will break also because of the shift in weight from the new one. My next concern -- if driving on the interstate or any road for that matter and the coil spring breaks and it causes my tire to be damaged it could be the cause of an accident or maybe it has already been the cause and not yet discovered !!!!!. It was Mar. 3, 2014 when this rear suspension coil springs issue occurred.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Chevrolet HHR
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Chevrolet Hhr is 3GNDA13D68_. The vehicle is a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for an oil change when the mechanic diagnosed that there were two fractured coil springs in the rear suspension of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 47,600. Updated 02/11/2014. The failure date was 12/06/13.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Chrysler Sebring
Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 1C3EL56R43_. Both rear (suspension) strut brackets on wife"s 2003 Chrysler Sebring broke,causing the coil spring to rub inside of back tire. . Cannot replace because of that part backorder in the thousands. . . . Why?. It was June 26, 2008 when this rear suspension coil springs issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Chrysler Sebring
The vehicle involved was a 2001 Chrysler Sebring convertible. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Chrysler Sebring convertible is 1C3EL45U11_. Rear top strut brackets are made of aluminum and have disintegrated. This allows strut to shift outward resulting in coil spring rubbing on inside of rear tire. I am waiting on the replacement bracket, but dealer tells me there are 10,000 on back order! this is apparently a big problem with the top rear strut brackets on Sebring convertibles and sedans. Should have been recalled long before brackets desintegrate. The failure date was Tuesday, July 15, 2008.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Dodge Stratus
The car was a 2002 Dodge Stratus. Rear frame to suspension mount has broke. The shock inside the coil then was able to get lodged into the spring. This made the suspension stuck/immobile. The vehicle was 3-wheeling around corners on the way to the dealership. We were told the part was back-ordered to the factory and was not available at any other dealership across the us. Wait time for the new part is more than a month. I work for an automotive supplier. If its this hard to get a part, something more is wrong. How many others are suffering our fate. This rear suspension coil springs issue occurred Jun. 28, 2008.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Dodge Stratus
The car is a 2001 Dodge Stratus. Left rear shock was rattling around within the coil spring. Upon investigation, found that the upper spring/shock mount, which is aluminum or an aluminum alloy, had deteriorated so badly that it had seperated into 5 pieces. This part locates the upper end of the rear spring, and had it not been caught, could have allowed the spring to migrate into the tire, possibly causing an accident. This car has 70,000 highway miles, and is kept clean, and stored in a garage every night. I will be replacing the rh sided shortly, as it is showing similar signs of rot. I have the failed piece, and have digital pictures if interested. It was August 12, 2004 when this rear suspension coil springs issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Ford Taurus
The vehicle involved is a 2001 Ford Taurus. The contact was driving 25 mph and heard a loud bang. The contact began to smell a burning rubber odor and merged off the roadway to inspect the vehicle. The contact found that the rear driver's side coil spring was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection but no diagnosis for the failure was determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. Updated 03/05/lj. This problem occurred on Wednesday, January 15, 2014.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Ford Taurus
The reporting person's vehicle is a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the rear passenger's side tire became flat and the contact notice that the rear coil spring was fractured, causing the tire to become flat. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear coil spring was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 193,000. This issue happened on 09/09/13.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of GMC Acadia
The vehicle having this issue was a 2008 GMC Acadia. Rear coil spring had rusted about 30% through, snapped off pulling out of driveway. This rear suspension coil springs issue occurred Sunday, Jun. 24, 2012.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of GMC Sierra
The vehicle involved is a 2001 GMC Sierra. Vehicle would lean to left, and also pulled left while driving. Been to dealership , and had 2 step coil springs/ insulator , and body shims replaced on left side. Brought vehicle 1/8 inch on all four corners. Later vehicle was high left and low rear left. This rear suspension coil springs problem happened on Feb. 3, 2001.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Honda Odyssey
The car was a 2001 Honda Odyssey. Vehicle identification number (VIN): 2HKRL18551_. Pulled out of my driveway and heard a noise coming from the passenger front. Heard it again when I came to a stop sign at end of block. Exited vehicle and could not see anything visible wrong with tire. Proceeded 1/2 mile down next street and came to a stop at light, upon which I heard another noise followed by a metal clank. I again exited my vehicle and found 3/4 of full coil near my tire. My car was towed to a repair facility upon which it was confirmed that the front passenger coil had cracked and dislodged from the vehicle. Told I need to replace both front struts/coils and recommended to replace rear shocks as well. Honda corporate does not acknowledge this as being a chronic issue with this vehicle, however I do see reports on line of other owners with similar issues. This rear suspension coil springs issue occurred Feb. 12, 2013.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Honda Passport
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 4S6CM58W1X_. The vehicle involved is a 1999 Honda Passport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change who notified him that the rear coil springs were faulty. The coil spring on the rear passenger side broke off the frame and was visible from the inside of the vehicle. Also, the entire frame was rusted out and was deemed unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint and offered no other assistance. The failure and current mileage was 127,000. This problem occurred on Saturday, August 4, 2012.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Hyundai Santa Fe
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was KM8SC73D16_. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. Consumer writes in regards to broken springs punctured tires on vehicle. The consumer stated as he was backing up from a parking space, he heard a loud noise and the front passenger side of the vehicle started to go down. When the consumer exited the vehicle, he discovered the tire was completely flat. The consumer stated it was not the first time, the spring broke and punctured the tire. It was 03/08/13 when this rear suspension coil springs issue occurred.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Hyundai Santa Fe
The reporting person's vehicle is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving approximately 30 mph, the rear passenger side coil spring failed and caused the wheel to bend. The manufacturer filed report number 3632527. The vehicle will be towed to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 108,000. This rear suspension coil springs problem happened on 07/04/2009.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Jeep Wrangler
The vehicle is a 2007 Jeep Wrangler x. The current and failure mileage were 300. There was a deep channel that was in the outer ring of the wheel . The space was large and it collected water and debris. While driving all of the debris from the road was in the wheel, and this caused the vehicle to drive in a weird way. While driving at speeds of 55 mph the wheel launched a piece of debris. The dealer agreed that there was a major design problem, and told him just to be careful while driving at elevated speeds. Daimler/Chrysler stated that there was nothing that they could do about the problem because there was no part to service the defect. During testing of the vehicle the manufacturer noticed that the rear coil springs were weak. Updated 07/06/07. It was 03/28/2007 when this rear suspension coil springs issue occurred.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Jeep Liberty
The vehicle is a 2002 Jeep Liberty. While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear and vehicle vibrated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rear coil springs needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. The brakes made noise when applied. The blower motor for the heat failed and the a/c was inoperative. The failure date was Aug. 4, 2004.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Lexus RX330
The vehicle involved is a 2004 Lexus Rx330. The VIN of this Rx330 is 2T2GA31U54_. Full load suspension travel. Bottoms out constantly with 700 lbs. Load (four adults). This rear suspension coil springs problem happened on Feb. 1, 2004.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Lincoln Town Car
Consumer has a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. While driving approximately 35 mph, a loud noise emitted from the outside rear of the vehicle. The contact continued to drive at a reduced speed. Later, both front coil springs were replaced. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. This rear suspension coil springs issue occurred Jan. 11, 2012.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Mazda MAZDA5
The vehicle was a 2009 Mazda Mazda5. The VIN of this Mazda5 is JM1CR29L39_. Kept hearing a rattling noise coming from rear driver's side, took the car in two times b/c of this. Turned out to be a problem with the rear seat rubber bushing which is requiring the dealer to grind the arch weld on the spring coil. There is a service bulletin about this very problem, which indicated that they have redesigned the parts in newer models so this does not happen. I feel that this is a design problem for which I have to pay for the repair and that it is not due to normal wear and tear on the car. It seems to me that they should fix the parts due to their faulty manufacturing/design?. The failure date was Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Mazda MAZDA3
The vehicle is a 2009 Mazda Mazda3. While driving on a straightaway portion of a state highway with no traffic or road problems (no potholes or uneven pavement), I heard what sounded like an object hit the underside of my vehicle. Upon looking in the rear view mirror, there was no evidence of any item on the road. After that happened, I started hearing metal grinding sounds under the car when driving on uneven roads. After removing all the items in the trunk, including the spare tire, the sound was still evident over uneven pavement. The mechanic discovered that a part of one of the rear coil springs had broken off and had gotten lodged under the car. The coil spring looked new on 2/3 of the spring and rusted through on the part that broke off (the other 1/3). The other rear coil spring looked like it was starting to rust in the same area and would be subject to the same type of failure. We live in the northeast, but make it a habit to clean the undercarriage during the winter season. As owners of a 2009 Suzuki and 2005 Honda odyssey, my concern is that there is a defect in this part since this type of failure has not occurred with any of our other vehicles. The Mazda is a commuter vehicle used by one person and rarely has anything more in the trunk than groceries once in a while, so overloading is a non-issue. We are in possession of the coil springs that were removed if inspection is required. This rear suspension coil springs problem happened on Apr. 20, 2014.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Mercedes Benz 420
The vehicle is a 1997 Mercedes Benz 420. Vehicle identification number (VIN): WDBJF72F5V_. I am filing a complaint regarding after warranty support for the above referenced vehicle. The spring seat detached from the body of the automobile causing the suspension to fail while the vehicle was in motion at 45 mph on a downhill grade. As the suspension detached from the car, the left front side dragged on the road causing the right rear to slide into the other lane of traffic. Impact from an approaching vehicle was narrowly adverted. Further, large pieces of the vehicle including the coil spring where left in the road causing a hazard. My mechanic and the facility that repaired the vehicle has stated that this is a common defect in the design of this vehicle. Further, a internet search reveals numerous complaints of this failure specific to this model. I had a dismissive conversation with Mercedes Benz USA. Who stated that they would only investigate the problem if the repair was done at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer. I would ask the ntsb to re open this ongoing issue which if left unaddressed could cause serious injury or death. The failure date was Tue., Jun. 28, 2011.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Mercedes Benz E350
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was WDBUF87J06_. 2006 Mercedes Benz E350. Coil spring failure. I had a rear coil spring fail in November 2010. Then, a 2nd coil spring failure @ 70mph, this time in the front. We were very fortunate to not have been involved in a collision,
mbusa insists there are no service bulletins relating to coil spring failure. But to have 2 spring break within 6 months of one another, on different suspension locations strikes me as a possible chronic problem. This problem occurred on Friday, April 22, 2011.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Mercury Sable
The vehicle was a 2003 Mercury Sable. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, a loud noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear passenger side tire exploded due to a fractured coil spring. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that both front clock springs, the coil springs, and the stabilizer spring bar needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the failure occurred on the front driver's side several months later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure and current mileage were 91,000. This rear suspension coil springs issue occurred December 17, 2013.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Mercury Sable
The car had a crash. My daughter was driving my 2000 Mercury Sable around a curve to the left when the rear of the vehicle began to slide to the left causing her to loose control and strike 2 guard rails,2 vehicles traveling in the opposite direction and then head-on into a stone retaining wall. Vehicle was severely damage and my daughter suffered a minor head injury. The airbags did not deploy even after striking the wall head-on. We are concerned that the rear coil springs were defective, rusted and may have cause her to loose control and the rear-end of the vehicle to slide to the left. 1 week prior to vehicle crash/incident, the rear end of the vehicle slid to the left on dry pavement while turning to the right. Vehicle tires were fairly new and in good condition. Please review the 2000 Mercury Sable for defects in the rear coil springs and the airbag deployment failure. It was 10/31/12 when this rear suspension coil springs issue occurred.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Mitsubishi Montero Sport
The vehicle involved is a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The VIN of this vehicle was JA4LS31H7Y_. I have a 2000 Mitsubishi monterosport xls. The rear suspension bottom out when car was loaded. When I had warranty mitsu dealer said nothing was wrong. Now it expired, fixing it will cost $600. This should be a safety recall. All 2000 monterosport have this problem according to many forums I have seen. This problem occurred on Mar. 2, 2003.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Mitsubishi Montero
The car was a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. VIN of the vehicle was JA4MT41R1Y_. The vehicle was sold with inadequate rear coil suspension resulting in the vehicle "bottoming out" with rear passengers. The vehicle was represented to be able to tow 5000#. But due to the improper suspension, towing anything is dangerous as a result of the inability of the suspension to accommodate minimal tongue weight. Supposed repair did not fix the problem. A cushion was installed rather than increasing the coil strength or otherwise "repairing" the problem. The cushion merely attempts to "mask" the inadequate suspension and does not resolve anything. This problem occurred on Jan. 1, 2000.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Nissan Sentra
The car was a 1996 Nissan Sentra. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 3N1AB41D7T_. Rear coil springs got rusted and broke into two. It was Tuesday, May. 2, 2000 when this rear suspension coil springs issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Nissan Pathfinder
The car involved was a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is JN8DR09YX2_. My Pathfinder has many problems. First the vechle virbrates at all speeds,wind noise from both front windows and roof rack,there is also a jerk when you shut vechle off this does not happen all the time and happens mostly when in 4 wheel auto this is not 4 wheel floor shift,the dealer has tried to fix 4 times and now states there is a bulleten stated this is normal to get a jerk problem relate to all Pathfinder and infinty q-4 from 1998-2002. The vibration is still present too the dealer has balanced all for tires but vibration is still there although is is not as bad,as for wind noise they suggested I buy wind delfector for both windows and roof. It was January 23, 2003 when this rear suspension coil springs issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of SAAB 9-3
Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is YS3FB45S45_. Approximately 4 months ago my right front coil spring broke on my 2005 SAAB 9-3 at around 75,000 miles. I was pulling out of my garage when it snapped, but could not determine the source of the sound as nothing appeared broken to my untrained eye and the vehicle still operated fine. Over the next couple weeks I brought it in to the dealership for front end noise and the broken spring was discovered. Not a big deal as the repair was covered under a service bulletin and no damage occurred to the vehicle. However, a few days ago my right rear coil spring snapped as I was travelling down the highway. There was no apparent change in how the vehicle handled, but after my experience with the front spring the sound was familiar and therefore I had my husband inspect it. Apparently, there is no service bulletin for the rear springs, just the front springs and I'm wondering why both front and rear are not covered by this service bulletin. This issue happened on Jul. 30, 2011.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Toyota Tacoma
Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 5TEUU42NX7_. The vehicle involved is a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated the rear coil spring fractured in September of 2010. The vehicle was repaired by an authorized dealer with the assistance of the manufacturer. Approximately 50,000 miles later the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000. This rear suspension coil springs problem happened on 01/07/2011.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Toyota Corolla
The car is a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is JTDBR32E64_. Hand brake doesn't hold well. Also, when the hand brake is on and you or your passenger gets out of the car it makes a noise like you weight 5000 pounds a very loud squeak. It's not exactly a squeak, it sounds like they forgot to grease the suspension its that kind of noise. Or if you put a little weight on the fender when the hand brake is on it does the same thing. Not a lot of weight just your hand pushing down gently. . This should be an embarrassment for Toyota. The dealership says there is nothing wrong with the brakes. I beg to differ! I probably will never buy a Toyota again. It was Nov. 13, 2003 when this rear suspension coil springs issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Volkswagen Passat
The car was a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. Electronic emergency brake fault; was driving on January 18,2014. My daughter was driving about 35 mph when this emergency brake light started flashing yellow. Also there was a red brake light that was flashing and beeping three times. She got the car under control mind you she is only 17 and she just bought this car from campus auto here in fort Dodge, IA on the 10th and he told her nothing was wrong with the car. Everything has went wrong with this car that can go wrong. She pulled over and read in her manual that with the beeping 3 times and the red light indicator said that she was suppose to get it to a trusted mechanic right away. So she did the Smart thing and called me to have the car taken to a mechanic. But what if she would have been on the highway and this would have happened. She would have lost control of this car on a highway. Please look into these Passat. There is something seriously wrong with them. Wheel bearings are bad in the rear. Fuel pump went bad. Coils burn. These are all dangerous things. Please help. This problem occurred on Jan. 18, 2014.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Volkswagen Jetta
The vehicle involved is a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. One of the rear coil springs broke while driving. It was May. 19, 2013 when this rear suspension coil springs issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Volvo XC70
The car was a 2007 Volvo Xc70. My wife was driving alone in her 07 Volvo stationwagon on a routine errand down the I-83 interstate at 65 mph on a straight section when she heard a loud bang; like someone had shot at the car on the right side. Having been unnerved by the loud noise and not knowing what it was, she took the exit ramp slowly, and the car slid out a bit to the right like it was on ice, but there was no ice present. Upon inspection later, the right rear coil spring had snapped in two. We took it to the dealership, and after some haggling and a call to Volvo factory, they replaced the spring (no charge for the part, but we had to pay the labor). Additionally, they agreed to a loaner for the couple of days it was at the dealership. Volvo factory agreed to open a "good will review" file and alerted the dealership. I was 936 miles out of warrantee. They said there was no recall, but agreed to paying for the part. No one could answer whether the other coils might snap spontaneously. They looked "ok". This problem occurred on Feb. 5, 2013.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Volvo S40
The vehicle involved is a 2002 Volvo S40. While driving the right front and right rear coil springs broke and the front coil spring damaged the tire. Dealer stocks these expensive springs (both front and rear) in larger than normal amounts due to incidences of breakage. I feel that this was an early failure for this type and age of vehicle and should it have been a a higher speed the incident could have been severe. This issue happened on January 2, 2013.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Audi A8
The vehicle was a 2003 Audi A8l. Rear drivers coil spring failed, broke in half causing suspension to fail and damage rim/tire. Serious condition if driving at highway speeds. No warning of the failure prior. The failure date was Monday, January 23, 2012.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Audi A6
The vehicle involved is a 2001 Audi A6. Normal driving in a northern climate. 94000 miles. Wife complained of rattle in rear of car. Upon inspection I found the passenger side rear coil spring fractured in two pieces where the spring rests against the lower spring seat. This problem occurred on August 21, 2009.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of BMW X3
The vehicle involved was a 2004 BMW X3. Vehicle identification number (VIN): WBXPA734X4_. I have been alerted by my local mechanic a few years ago and in 2011 by my local BMW dealer that my left rear coil spring has broken due to rust. I have been told by the local BMW dealer that this is a common occurance for all Bmws that operate in the northeast due to salt. The dealer's memo to me states: "if not replaced, worn coil springs will not allow the suspension system to move and adapt to changing road irregularities". The BMW dealer wants $640. 24 to replace both rear springs. My vehicle now has 80,000+ miles on it and I cannot afford to have it fixed. The car has always been garaged, as has been our other vehicles, none of which that has had suspension problems due to salt/rust. One vehicle has 280,000 miles on it. This is a major design/performance flaw that may have bad consequences for BMW owners. This rear suspension coil springs problem happened on Wednesday, December 1, 2010.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of BMW 325
The vehicle is a 2004 BMW 325i. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was WBAET37434_. I would like to bring to attention of NHTSA that my car's rear coil springs cracked due to rust. I came to know about it when I took the car for oil change at bridgewater NJ BMW dealership. I got the part replaced by a certified independent mechanic as the dealer's quote was way high. I have the removed part if NHTSA want?s for analysis. I have done some online search on this issue and found it to be a common problem due to kind of paint and coating being used for the springs. I believe this is a quality of workmanship issue and should be addressed by a recall and request NHTSA to urge BMW na to look into this matter and take necessary steps to improve the quality of the component in question as it is a huge safety issue as well. This issue happened on 01/30/12.
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Rear Suspension Coil Springs problem of Buick Rendezvous
The vehicle having this issue was a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. Vehicle identification number (VIN): 3G5DB03E22_. Vehicle handled very poorly at highway speeds. Right rear coil spring broken in 1 place, left rear broken in 2 places. Aftermarket replacements had more windings. Bought this car new - gets normal use, no accidents, never run over anything, e. G. Curb. Many other owners complaining of same issue online. This problem occurred on Wednesday, October 12, 2011.
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