Rear Suspension Shock Absorber Problems in popular cars
Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problems reported in most popular vehicles.
Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Chevrolet 1500
The vehicle was a 2000 Chevrolet 1500. During a scheduled maint. /repair visit at a major chevy dealership, they advised the shock absorbers couldn't be replaced; the upper mounts for both rear shocks were gone. The dealer suggested I take the truck to an auto body shop for the needed restoration work, then return. I later inspected the undercarriage of my truck and found extensive rot and rust on major frame structures. Both upper shock mounts appear to have rotted away. Both frame spreader tubes, to which the upper shock mounts and the rear fuel tank support strap are attached, have lost most of their structural integrity. I also noted most main fastener bolts appear to have lost their structural integrity,due to rot and rust. In December of 2009, I replaced the fuel straps. One brake line failed (rotted open), causing brake loss, as I was departing the service visit. All the brake lines had deteriorated to the point that replacement was necessary. In July of 2011, I had to replace the rear rotted out bumper. I am now seeing rot and rust breaking through the front bumper of my truck. In light of the major rust and structural failures I have experienced recently, I started researching NHTSA's data base to see if others were experiencing these issues with their silverado, or if this was an anomaly. I was quite startled to find numerous reports being cited for identical problems and failures for this vehicle. Two issues concern first, major rust & rot has been reported on this model and later ones for over a period of 10-13 years. Second, do, or should service shops have a responsibility to advise when signs of major deterioration occur, so we can make repair/investment choices? I've owned several trucks, keep them for 8-10 years, then replace them. I've seen surface rust over the years, but not this kind of frame/undercarriage deterioration over a relatively short truck life. It was Jul. 8, 2013 when this rear suspension shock absorber issue occurred.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Chevrolet Aveo
The car is a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. I was driving on the highway when the engine light came on. The vehicle ran for a few minutes before it started losing power and chugging along on the highway. When I pulled off, I had to flutter on the gas to keep the car from stalling at the stop sign. To make it home on the back roads, I did not stop at stop signs for fear of the car stalling, I had the gas pedal to the floor and it was only going approximately 10 mph. I did not drive it to the dealership, it was towed. They found several engine control module updates. Reflashed ecm code s47490d. Performed campaign 11290 spark plugs and boot. While at dealership, tech found rear shocks were leaking. E5807 - rear shock absorbers replaced, both sides. The failure date was Thursday, May 31, 2012.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Chrysler Town & Country
The vehicle was a 2005 Chrysler town and country. The VIN of the problem Town & Country is 2C8GP54L35_. Failing back shock absorbers on a Chrysler t&c 2005 after only 5000 miles - most likely due to low temperatures. It was Saturday, February 5, 2005 when this rear suspension shock absorber issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Chrysler Sebring
The vehicle involved was a 2002 Chrysler Sebring. Right rear top strut mount became noisy/creaking/thumps) during the winter. 2 weeks ago while driving home we heard excessive noise/creaking/thumping from right rear. While driving to work the next day noise was even louder. Upon inspection I found the shock had dropped through the mount and were wedged in the coil. Temporarily pushed it back up, purchased a new mount from dealer which was installed. Old mount, aluminum), had completely deteriorated. Now the left side was getting louder. Will replace before shock damage as well. This rear suspension shock absorber problem happened on 06/01/07.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Dodge Ram 2500
The reporting person's vehicle is a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 tdi. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently and without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the shock absorbers and steering damper. The remedy failed to repair the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 85,000. Updated 3/12/cn updated 03/21/14. This issue happened on Wednesday, April 10, 2013.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Dodge Stratus
The car is a 2004 Dodge Stratus. Driving over a small bump in the road, the car rear suspension made a clanging noise. Upon investigation, the left rear shock absorber top mount is broken, and the shock is loose and rattling, not performing its function to stabilizer the vehicle over standard road conditions. Loss of suspension during braking maneuver on wet roads could lead to an accident from loss of control of vehicle. This rear suspension shock absorber issue occurred October 6, 2012.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Ford F-250
Tl - the reporting person's vehicle is a 2009 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle would shake violently whenever driving over a road bump or a pothole. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering stabilizer, the shock absorbers, and the track bar bushings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure was not rectified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 73,000. Dr. The failure date was 05/15/2013.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Ford Escape
The car involved is a 2004 Ford Escape. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is 1FMCU94104_. Right rear suspension shock absorber mount detatched and pushed through body of vehicle. Vehicle now is unstable and dangerous. This rear suspension shock absorber issue occurred Sat., May. 3, 2014.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of GMC Sierra
The car is a 2006 GMC Sierra. The VIN of the problem Sierra is 2GTEC13V86_. : the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle bounced uncontrollably when hitting a rut in the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, who determined bigger shocks needed to be installed. Updated 10/17/2006 -. This rear suspension shock absorber problem happened on September 27, 2006.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of GMC Sierra
The car involved is a 1999 GMC Sierra. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this GMC Sierra is 2GTEC19T4X_. Vehicle vibrates severely at speeds above 55. Vehicle shakes when brakes are applied. Dealer has advised potential problems with front hubs, rear shocks, wheels and tires. Vehicle has been to dealer three (3) times since 08-25-99 for diagnosis and repair of problem, but as of 09-10-99, the problem of overall major vibration hasn't been resolved. This issue happened on Wednesday, August 25, 1999.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Acura RSX
The vehicle was a 2006 Acura Rsx. The VIN of this vehicle is JH4DC53006_. Purchased the car in October 2005. Began to notice a popping sound from the right front of the car in low speed turns. Took in to be checked November 9 2005 with 901 miles on the car. Dealer replaced right front strut assembly, shock absorber/damper
popping sound from the right front of the car in low speed turns returned it now also occurred when accelerating and stopping, and was much louder. Took in to be checked March 6 2006 with 2300 miles on the car. Dealer installed damper mounting base and/or bearing and/or spring seat. Dealer also installed "silencer tubes" on the suspension. Installation of the silencer tubes is an unacceptable "fix. " this clearly indicates that the dealer knows the problem will return and wants only to cover up the symptom. This rear suspension shock absorber problem happened on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Acura RSX
The car involved was a 2002 Acura Rsx. The VIN of this Rsx is JH4DC54862_. Dealer said that right rear strut was shot and needed to be replaced. Significant rattle was coming from the right rear portion of the vehicle. Vehicle only had less than 200 miles when failure occured. They are ordering new part and will install under warranty. Was told they have seen a couple of other new vehicles where this has happened. This issue happened on 06/20/2002.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Honda Civic
The car involved is a 2007 Honda Civic. Popping noise while turning at 5,268 miles. Replaced two tires at 19,785 miles. Need a front end axle replacement at 31,839. Diagnosed and adjusted torqued rear suspension noise at 60,136. Replaced rear upper control arms 61,275. Replaced shocks, and cv boots at 61,275. Struts were making noise due to cupping. Struts were replaced at 61,275. Two new tires that were recently replaced were replaced again. Both tires were feathered and making noise. Vehicle is maintained in good condition and is following the manufacturer's maintenance recommendation. Car was aligned as required by manufacturer. However, cupping or feathering of the tires still happened. When the rear control arm was not replaced yet, the rear noise was so loud and driving was bad. The tires felt flat and the shock absorber did not seem to be working. It is very hard to deal with both Honda America and kolbe dealer. Both companies tried to play ignorant of the issues although they knew it all along. I spent $1,419. 11 for premature expenses. American Honda blamed the premature damages to me. American Honda nor kolbe Honda did not notify me of the technical bulletins that were issued. Also, just because there is a technical bulletin or corrective action does not mean that the problem will go away. Design of the rear upper control arm must be reviewed again and tested for geometry with other parts of the vehicle. Honda America should tightened its quality control and quality assurance so that its manufacturing facility will not release cars that have defective parts. Honda knew very well that the rear upper control arms have design flawed starting with 2002 Honda Civic. Why are they still using this design? is it because they manufactured so much of the wrong parts?. This rear suspension shock absorber problem happened on Sep. 8, 2009.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Honda Odyssey
The vehicle having this issue was a 2011 Honda Odyssey. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 5FNRL5H63B_. A loose rattling sound began to get much more pronounced and louder coming from the rear passenger area. I determined it wasnt a loose/unlatched door, took the car to the dealer. Upon inspection they found that the rear shock absorber had lost all of its fluid, reducing its operation to near 0%. If this had occured on a long trip (apporx 200-400 miles, the amount covered in about a week) this lack of wheel control could have been disastrous. This loud rattling masked another similar problem with the drivers side front strut; this is an even greater safety issue concerning controlling the car. Both strut and shock were replaced by the dealer. A less perceptive or attentive driver might have missed these telltale indicators of some part failure, which could lead to loss of control of the vehicle. . This problem occurred on Wed., Dec. 28, 2011.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Hyundai Santa Fe
The vehicle having this issue was a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. Please conduct an investigation into numerous complaints regarding premature tire wear, suspension and steering in 2007 Santa Fe. I think they are connected and affect each otherby poor design or manufacturing process. Purchased as new vehicle in 12/2007. Noticed wobble in steering wheel a different speeds, conditions at 3k miles. Dealer found nothing wrong. Noticed rattle and klunking noise in left front when driving on uneven pavement at 12k miles. No dealer or mechanic could diagnose anything wrong. Replaced all 4 tires at 26k because front right tire worn to belt on inside. All wheels aligned at same time. Still had wobble, vibration at different speeds, accelerating, coasting, etc. Numerous balancing and rotations. Mechanic could not find anything wrong. At 31k, replaced sway bars and links, had wheels bearings serviced. Still wobbling, rattle in front end and uneven steering. At 32k, had wheel bearings repacked, another front end alignment, and all wheels,tires recalibrated to Hyundai specifications. Vehicle drove perfectly. . . For 3 days. All rattles, noises, wobbles, uneven steering problems returned. Going back to dealer 3rd time in 1 month. Rattle and wobble gets worse everyday. Don't feel safe driving this vehicle. I drive 15 miles to and from work on small expressway in austin, TX. No off roading, no pulling any trailers. Only hail damage to exterior. No front end collisions, engine problems or suspension damage before these problems were noticed. (small collision at 30,500k. I was at stop, driver in back rear-ended me at 5mph. My front end tapped car in front of me. Dealer body shop replaced front bumper "shock absorbers. No damage to frame or suspension. Is this a subframe problem, axle assembly issue or what? lots of comments/complaints on internet regarding problems like this. Again, I do not feel safe driving this car any further than to and from work. Cannot afford to trade in, buy different vehicle. . This rear suspension shock absorber problem happened on Mar. 28, 2008.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Hyundai XG350
The vehicle having this issue was a 2002 Hyundai Xg350. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is KMHFU45E72_. : the contact stated that when the vehicle hit a bump, the engine audibly moved up and down within the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the engine mounts were weak and needed to be replaced. Updated 8/14/2006 - the vehicles shock absorbers had to be replaced. The consumer believes the engine mount repair and shock absorbers should have been covered under the vehicle's warranty. This issue happened on Wednesday, Jul. 19, 2006.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Infiniti QX4
The car is a 1997 Infiniti Qx4. The VIN of the car is JNRAR05Y4V_. 1997 Qx4. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice concerning malfunctioning parts the consumer stated the recalled part caused other mechanical problems to other components on the vehicle. It caused the tires to prematurely wear out, due to the shock absorbers being over-worked, and it caused problems with the steering as well. The consumer stated the dealership did not perform a thorough job in fixing the problem, as the vehicle is still unsafe to drive. Recall # 11v244000. This rear suspension shock absorber issue occurred Saturday, September 1, 2012.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Infiniti QX4
The reporting person's vehicle is a 2003 Infiniti Qx4. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise outside the vehicle and suddenly the vehicle began to lean towards the driver's side. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle and then resumed with caution. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where they informed that the frame was severely rusted; and the front driver side strut tower fractured due to excessive corrosion. The technician also stated that the failure would eventually affect the steering. The contact planned to have the vehicle repaired. There was an open investigation associated with NHTSA action number pe11004 (suspension: front: shock absorber). The failure mileage was 149,000. Updated 03/22/lj. The failure date was Jan. 7, 2011.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Jeep Grand Cherokee
The vehicle was a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. VIN of the vehicle was 1C4RJEBTXC_. My car makes a terrible noise on suspension, first started on the back of the car, I`ve send it to a local Jeep dealer to repair it on warranty and after 4 visits they change my shock absorbers (rear), right after that, the noise disappeared for a couple of days and return again, I went again to the dealer, they refused to change it again and set up a meeting with Jeep local warranty manager in pr, their representative drove the car along with me, heard the noise and said, there was nothing they could do, because this was a problem with all Jeep cars from that year (2012) and there was no way to fix it (it might have a recall someday) but I should keep it that way since there were no risk. Then he authorized (after I insist) to change it again the shock absorbers (rear), this time the noise was gone for 2 weeks and came back again. The noise returned again louder, it seems my front and back wheels are loose and I hear a noise on the front of the car (and felt on the steering wheel like something was loose) every time I hit the brakes. On April-2014 I called again Jeep representative in pr and explained all that was happening, he then set up another service on Chrysler/Jeep dealer puerto rico and on 04/21/2014 the dealer representative took my car for repair and said they changed again the shock absorbers (rear) for the third time and also changed another piece to fix the front noise. Again for 2 weeks the rear noise disappeared and now returned louder and also on the front of the car makes a snap noise every time I start the car and sometimes when I make turns (left and right). My warranty expires on 28/Feb/2015 and it seems Chrysler/Jeep is just pushing it until I hit this date and no longer be responsible for the repair. I`m afraid for my family`s security since we use this car on daily basis on freeways here in pr for our commute. This problem occurred on Oct. 7, 2013.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Jeep Wrangler
The vehicle involved was a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. At 65 mph after hitting a couple of normal bumps where bridge surface meets the interstate, the front end shook so violently that it felt like body would separate from the frame. This is no subtle "shimmy or vibration" it makes you jump on the brakes and hope that the 18 wheeler behind you does not run over you. I think the center lane could be deadly when it occurs, because you can not find the berm fast enough. It goes away until the next time. Had steering stabilizer up sized, but to no avail. It has happened twice on highway since first incident. It is only a matter of time until we hear about fatalities. I am looking into larger shock absorbers as my mechanic says they are probably under sized for the tires. I am grateful my daughter was not driving it at the time. As a retired firefighter it takes a lot to impress me when it comes to dangerous situations. This is going to kill someone if it has not already taken lives. It was 01/24/2013 when this rear suspension shock absorber issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Lexus LX450
The car was a 1996 Lexus Lx450. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was JT6HJ88J5T_. Shocks failed. This issue happened on Friday, February 2, 1996.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Lincoln Town Car
The car is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. Rear shock absorbers fell off while driving on freeway. This problem occurred on Nov. 29, 1997.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Lincoln Continental
The car involved is a 1997 Lincoln Continental. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 1LNLM97V3V_. Dealer replaced the rear right and left air shocks, consumer states they made a noise that sounded like a basket ball bouncing up and down.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Mazda Tribute
The car is a 2004 Mazda Tribute. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 4F2YZ94114_. Wife left house to run an errand and returned immediately after hearing loud clanging noise in rear of car. She brought to my attention so I rode in the rear seat to observe as she drove. After just a very short distance I heard the noise and observed that I could see through the rear speaker area to the outside. She parked the car and I looked from the outside into the right (passenger) rear wheel well and saw the entire upper shock mount was rotted out offering no support whatsoever to the shock absorber. The overall condition of the car is very good with no or very little body rust. It is my opinion that the cannot be driven until this is repaired. I am not a certified mechanic but I do restore old cars as a hobby and consider myself to be of moderate ability in auto mechanics. It was Nov. 10, 2013 when this rear suspension shock absorber issue occurred.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Mazda Tribute
The car was a 2003 Mazda Tribute. I own an 2003 ES 4x4; during my last two scheduled maintenance inspections I noticed the rear shocks started leaking. They have been replaced twice and are getting ready to be replaced again. We don't go off road with this vehicle so the only thing I could think is that the factory motorcraft parts are defective or not properly matched to this vehicle. If you see an oily residue on your shocks they need to be replaced due to leakage. This issue happened on Friday, April 22, 2005.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Mercedes Benz E500
The vehicle having this issue was a 2004 Mercedes Benz E500. Warning message: [stop, car too low] appeared in the information center. Walked around the vehicle checking all wheels. Discovered the front left side noticeably lower than front right side and the wheel almost touching the plastic liner under the wheel well. Checked fuses. Pressed "raise" and ads buttons but it didn't remedy this problem. Possible defective hydropneumatic shock absorber. This issue happened on Wednesday, November 20, 2013.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Mercedes Benz 420
The vehicle is a 1997 Mercedes Benz 420. I am a victim of a dangerous safety design flaw in my 1997 Mercedes Benz e420. Last week, my wife was driving the car in a straight line on a local street near our home, when the passenger side coil spring flew out of the car, resulting in her completely losing control of the vehicle. There were no warning signs - no sounds, rattles, etc. Luckily, she was driving at a slow speed of 35mph and that the cars around her stopped, allowing her to maneuver the car to the shoulder of the road. As a result, she avoided any accident and was not hurt. The coil springs support the full weight of the car, and when the spring flew out of the car, the car collapsed onto the tire under its own weight. The wheel well rested on the tire and supported the entire weight of the car. The car began making a loud noise as a result of the wheel well rubbing against the tire and came to an immediate halt. My wife could not steer the car left or right, since the wheel well prevented the tire from making such turns. When she forced a turn so that she could pull over to the shoulder, the car jumped as the wheel exited the wheel well and rode on its edge. The wheel well scored deep gashes in the tire. The coil spring dented the wheel well, the wheel and the shock absorber. When you lose such control of the car, you can very easily be involved in a serious accident and jeopardize your safety. I dread to think what the outcome would have been if we were driving at 65mph on a highway when the coil spring flew out. A coil spring flying out of the car is not caused by normal wear and tear, it is a serious design flaw. I had a mechanic inspect the damage -
1. The coil spring mount (a. K. A "spring perch") is made of thin sheet metal and is poorly designed. It is spot welded onto the wheel well in 3 spots. This design is too weak to support the weight of the car, and it broke off as a result. 2. New shock absorber, tire, wheel
3. Wheel alignment. Photographs and replaced parts available. It was Tuesday, Jul. 12, 2011 when this rear suspension shock absorber issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Mercury Sable
The vehicle having this issue was a 2001 Mercury Sable. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 1MEHM55S21_. Drove 10 hours from louisville kentucky to carlisle pennsylvania. Stopped at a holiday inn for the night. No problems noted with the car during the drive. When attempting to back up 2001 Mercury Sable in hotel parking lot, a grinding noise was heard coming from the right rear side of the vehicle. Tire was removed by aaa and the right rear suspension spring coil was found to be failed with a portion missing. The remaining end of the coil had embedded itself into the inner wall of the right rear tire creating a gouge. The tire did not rupture. The car was towed to l. B. Smith Ford Lincoln Mercury located at 1100 market st. Lemoyne, PA 17043 (717) 697-2273 by aaa. The right rear coil spring was found to be broken. One (1) part no. 4f1z*5560 was removed and replaced. One ast* shock absorber assembly was removed and replaced. One rear tire was removed and replaced with a 9007*1004552* p215/60r6 tire. The tire was mounted and balanced. All four wheels were aligned. Total charge for the repair by the dealership was $504. 47. It was 12/25/08 when this rear suspension shock absorber issue occurred.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Mercury Montego
The car is a 2006 Mercury Montego. Loud clunking from rear suspension, replaced rear shock and tightened torsion bars etc. Noise was reduced but never fully corrected. Consequently my car is out of alignment and ruined all 4 tires in just 32,000 miles. Service center is refusing to fix under warranty. They have stated that the tires cupping on the inside has been an issue on these vehicles so is there more wrong here than they are saying. I have my car serviced there every 3,000 miles and tires rotated every 6,000 miles. I pay them to take care of my car, if I would not have noticed my tires being cupped they would have never said anything. The failure date was Wednesday, March 26, 2008.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Mitsubishi Nativa
The car involved is a 1997 Mitsubishi Nativa. The VIN of this Nativa is JA4LS21PIV_. Vehicle's front end suspension is poor causing damage to tires and shock absorbers continually.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Mitsubishi Lancer
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was JA3AU26U88_. I bought the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ES a few weeks ago. Every time I back out of the driveway the front end of the car 'bottoms out" and scrapes along the pavement. I brought the car back to mark Mitsubishi. They checked out my car and although they admitted that the underside of the front of the car was scraped up the service advisor said everything "spec'd" out just like the other new cars on the lot. I asked if the more expensive versions of the 2008 Lancer had a ?beefed up? suspension and was told; ? no all 2008 Lancer?s had the same suspension. ? I have since learned, from a review of the car on auto mall USA that the gts model has ?firmer coil springs, shock absorbers and bushings and larger stabilizer bars than the DE and ES models. ? I took the service manager, nathan boisvert, for a test drive and backing out of any nearby driveway, even at 1 mile per hour the car "bottomed out" as the front tires rolled over the very small gutter that is common in residential neighborhoods in arizona. He said there was nothing the dealer could do other than report this to Mitsubishi since they did not have any "tech bulletins" on this issue. Rather than admit this was a design defect he told me this was a "characteristic" of the car. He suggested I turn the wheel and back out at a 45% angle so only one wheel at a time would go over the gutter and thereby avoid "bottoming out. " I called Mitsubishi customer assistance and opened a case [# 1-221800146]. They called me back a day later and told me there was nothing wrong with my car and they would not do anything. In the meantime I checked with nathan and he took another new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer from the lot and it does the same thing. All I wanted was to have it fixed. From my viewpoint it is obvious that the suspension is not stiff enough. I would think that Mitsubishi would want to get in front of this and fix the problem before it becomes a major recall but apparently they have there heads in the sand. This rear suspension shock absorber issue occurred Tuesday, August 21, 2007.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Nissan Xterra
The vehicle having this issue was a 2002 Nissan Xterra. Right rear shock broke while driving 35 mph. Manufacturer was notified, and they informed the consumer that it was considered normal wear at 80,000 miles. This problem occurred on Sun., Jun. 27, 2004.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Nissan Xterra
The vehicle was a 2002 Nissan Xterra. The VIN of the problem Xterra is 5N1ED28YX2_. The vehicle left a couple large puddles while parked. Dealer identified the problem as a completely failed rear shock, due to corrosion, and recommended immediate replacement or risk diminished handling. At 37,500 mi, the 2002 model year vehicle was no longer under factory warranty so both rear shocks were replaced at owner's expense. This rear suspension shock absorber problem happened on Tuesday, January 10, 2006.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of SAAB 9-3
The vehicle is a 2003 SAAB 9-3. The VIN of this vehicle was YS3FD49Y63_. Car leased 9/23/03 and one week after a loud rattling/knocking noise starts up from right rear. To dealer 6 times for this problem. Right rear shock replaced twice and on 12/19/03 district SAAB rep concluded that noise comes from shock and is a normal noise. I disagree and do not understand this explanation. Delearship will not make any more attempts to fix this rattling/knocking noise. Filed a complaint with SAAB customer service on 12/23/03 and have not heard from them. Am disappointed and upset that the noise can not be located and fixed. It was Dec. 19, 2003 when this rear suspension shock absorber issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of SAAB 9-3
The vehicle was a 2001 SAAB 9-3 convertible. The VIN of the car is YS3DF78K41_. This vehicle has been nothing, but problems since day one. The rims have bent on two occasions, the rear struts had to be replaced, brake fluid needed to be added and the brake pads had to be replaced all within one year of owning the vehicle. There is a class action law suite concernig the wheel rims. Everytime the vehicle is driven we are fearful that the wheel rims are going to bend again. This causes problems on the wear and tear of the tires as well. Also the fuel tank is linking fluid. This vehcile is a lemon. It looks good, but it is not safe. . The wheel problem has caused the two front tires to wear out. This rear suspension shock absorber problem happened on Friday, July 5, 2002.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Saturn VUE
The vehicle involved is a 2004 Saturn Vue. While driving the vehicle, the driver heard a loud "pop" from rear of car. After pulling over the driver saw that the top of the right rear wheel was tipped in. The car was towed to a repair station. It was determined that the right rear lateral link assembly broke. The mounting bolt broke causing the mounting flange to brake off of the frame. This action also caused the frame to bend. It was necessary to replace the frame, links, control arms and shock absorber. Total cost to me was $1,900. 42. Saturn said they were not responsible and would not pay for any expenses. A recall ( campaign #04067001 ) to replace the rear lateral links was performed on this vehicle on 5/21/2005. Apparently, this recall work was not effective. The driver was not speeding, did not hit a pot hole or other object. There was no accident involved, and no one was injured. These are not parts that require periodic maintenance or upkeep. The parts on this car failed. The mechanic at the Chevrolet dealer that performed the work said that all the bolts in that area were rusted and needed replaced. If this failure would have occurred on an interstate road going at a much faster rate of speed, I can't imagine the consequences. Thank you for your help. The failure date was Mar. 28, 2010.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Subaru Outback
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 4S4BP61CX6_. 2006 Subaru Outback 17,500+mi. 14 mos. Old
rear struts [20365ag13a] have failed [leaked]
vehicle is no longer safe to operate
dealer & mfgr. Have not identified problem
request for faulty parts denied for warranty reasons. This rear suspension shock absorber issue occurred 10/08/07.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Subaru Outback
When driving my 2006 Subaru Outback 2. 5i at freeway speeds for 30 or more minutes, the rear shocks lose their dampening ability due to overheating, and cause the vehicle's rear to bounce up and down uncontrolled. Over even the slightest dips in the road, the rearend will compress causing the vehicles suspension to compress and hit bump stops. This has happened on several occasions in the past, and in my opinion, make the Outback difficult to control. Subaru has inspected the vehicle, and stated it is per factory specs. The failure date was 03/01/08.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Suzuki Grand Vitara
The vehicle having this issue was a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara xl-7. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is JS3TD62V73_. The brakes are squeaking, and the technician cannot find the cause of the problem. The brake pads were replaced and were still squeaking. The front shocks were replaced, but the technician said the rear shocks not working well, and this was normal. Air conditioner (a/c) was not cooling. The vehicle does not feel safe anymore. This issue happened on Saturday, Mar. 22, 2003.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Toyota RAV4
The car is a 2007 Toyota Rav4. While driving car on highway, I heard a low noise from the passenger side rear of the car that sounded like something in the right rear suspension broke. Since this time, the car sounds like something is loose and makes a knocking sound from the passenger side rear of the vehicle when driving between 10 mph and 30 mph when you go over small bumps. It sounds like a broken spring or shock absorber or some other component of the rear suspension system is loose or broken. I am concerned about driving the vehicle, or letting other family members drive the vehicle, especially at high way speeds. This rear suspension shock absorber issue occurred 10/06/2013.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Toyota Camry
The car is a 2010 Toyota Camry. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 4T4BF3EK9A_. Tire dealer informed me that left front and right rear struts were leaking and that all four should be replaced. Took car to Toyota dealer (car under extended warranty), where dealer said he would replace only left front strut, and that some leaking was acceptable (manufacturer's policy). Strut was replaced. However, wheels were not aligned, as is important whenever struts are replaced. Also, it's not good practice to replace only one strut--no one replaces only one tire (or on older cars, one shock absorber) for the same reason--it can create a dangerous imbalance. Toyota's leaking strut policy needs to be investigated. It was Tue., May. 28, 2013 when this rear suspension shock absorber issue occurred.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Volkswagen Touareg
The car is a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. The vehicle had a crash. Vehicle identification number (VIN): WVGFK7A90A_. A koni north America ("koni") shock absorber bent, which compromised safe vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a collision, causing a crash. These shock absorbers were purchased in April 2011 from neuspeed. The defective absorbers were manufactured with an incorrectly welded bracket which caused the shock absorber to catastrophically bend and rest on the drive shaft, thereby compromising vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash. Koni model numbers: 8245 1146l 8241 1146r 8245 1147. It was December 17, 2012 when this rear suspension shock absorber issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Volkswagen Beetle
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 3VWCS21C21_. I am will reinecke and will be submitting this complaint on behalf of ms. Rossi. We have a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle with 15500 miles on it [the vehicle had 1220 miles on it when we bought it]. We noticed a noise coming from the rear of the car that became increasingly worse. In as much as the car was out of warranty [12 months or 12000 miles], a friend and myself searched for the source of the noise that seemed to be coming from both sides, rear of the vehicle. We found the cause to be the rear shock absorber mountings. Inside these mountings is a fiber or neophrene gasket/grommet that was almost completely disindegraded in both mountings. When we removed each shock we discovered an orange dust/crumb like substance on the shaft. Further investigation led us to what was left of these gaskets embodied within the mountings. I have the remains of these gaskets along with the crumb like residue in my possession and will gladly send it to you should you so desire. I contacted the Volkswagen dealer as well as their customer care center and received no help at all with this problem. I feel as though it is an engineering flaw that something like this could occur on a vehicle with only 15500 miles on it that is mainly driven within a retirement community by a senior citizen. The failure date was 08/23/2003.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Volvo XC70
The vehicle having this issue was a 2002 Volvo Xc70. My wife narrowly missed having an accident on March 31, 2010 and doing more damage to our 2002 Xc70 Volvo with 53,770 miles (bought new). She was stopping when she heard strange noises from the front left side. The driver front shock absorber spring broke just as she stopped. She could have had a bad accident had she been driving at expressway or normal speed. Dealership replaced the shock absorber spring after the car was flatbed transported to them but they, Volvo USA, and Volvo sweden said "you pay all costs - the car is out of warranty and the part is not covered. "
the car has not been salt water submerged, or hit potholes that damaged the tire or rim. It is driven only on paved , non washboard roads
a car suddenly pulling to one side can and has caused mild injury to death accidents. If the wife didn't throw the spring out - it is still available. This rear suspension shock absorber issue occurred Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Volvo V70
The car was a 2001 Volvo V70. Front passenger side wheel broke off as a result of ball joint breaking leading to an axle break. Also damaged were bumper and fender when hit by the wheel breaking off. My wife was leaving o'hare airport at around 9:00 pm on 6/27/06. When cruising at 20-30 mph she heard a cracking noise and then suddenly the car turned right. She stepped on a brake pedal trying not to hit cars on the next line. When she stopped and get out of the car she realized that the front passenger side wheel came off. It was kept in place just by the shock absorber. She and my two sons (age 3 and 6) spent nearly two hours on a highway waiting for a tow truck to come. The car has 5 years and 98,500 miles on it. The front suspension was already repaired twice. Once 2 years ago and then half a year after that. Before the accident described above there were no signals/noises that would indicate any problems with neither the wheel nor the suspension. The car was always driven on normal streets and highways. No off road adventures or really bad roads. I had many cars in my life but I've never had such a problem before. How can Volvo claim that they make reliable and safe cars when something like that happens?
I sent an e-mail to Volvo customer service but have not heard back from them. Now I have to pay over $2,500 in repair fees ($1000 to repair broken ball joint and axle plus additional $1500 to repair bumper and fender). I do have an extended warranty but, surprise surprise, they said they can only cover the cost of repairing the ball joint. Everything else, even though it was damaged because of the ball joint, they would not cover. And, of course, the cost of replacing the ball joint is less than my deductible so . . . They washed their hands. This rear suspension shock absorber problem happened on June 27, 2006.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Audi RS4
The car was a 2007 Audi Rs4. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is WUARU78E17_. Suspension component failure leading to leaking shock absorber. Problem acknowledged by Audi as a known design defect and shocks replaced under their campaign, "43a9 dynamic ride control suspension service". After new shocks the car does not track center, pulling to right at highway speeds and erratic swaying/shimmying over uneven pavement. Steering and suspension feels loose and nervous at highway speeds; causing frequent lane excursions. Audi denies any defect in "improved shocks" or in replacement process (ie no suspension alignment included). Audi proposes that the consumer pays for an alignment job out-of-pocket. It was 08/04/10 when this rear suspension shock absorber issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Audi RS6
The vehicle having this issue was a 2003 Audi Rs6. The VIN of the problem Rs6 is WUAPV64B13_. Failure of the suspension system, yielding erratic behavior of the vehicle over bumps and depressions. The vehicle is equipped with a system called "dynamic ride control" (aka drc) which is a fluid-filled system to control shock absorber movements, but the shocks leak the fluid resulting in failure of the suspension system as designed to perform. This rear suspension shock absorber issue occurred Thursday, May. 25, 2006.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of BMW 530
The vehicle was a 2006 BMW 530xi. In August 2013, the station wagon appeared to lower itself in the rear little by little. As of this filing, the rear end has lowered itself to the point it causes unsafe driving and there is no shock absorption or suspension on the rear of the vehicle. The front appears to be fine. In June 2006, there was a recall campaign for rear shock absorbers under 06v-277 for 2006 BMW 5. 6 & 7 series for vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2006-April 26, 2006. My vehicle, per BMW, was manufactured in may 2005. I am alleging my vehicle handling and control is impaired due to the defect associated with the shock absorbers and the inclusive manufacturing dates should include all 2006 Bmws. The dealer and BMW is neglecting to address the issue based on a technicality on the inclusive manufactured dates. Please investigate an expansion to the inclusion. The failure date was 08/30/2013.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of BMW 750
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was WBAHN835X6_. The owner has a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the rear end of the vehicle dropped so far downward that it could no longer be driven. The contact found a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 06v277000 (suspension: rear shock absorber), but was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. This problem occurred on Monday, September 5, 2011.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Buick Lesabre
The vehicle is a 2001 Buick Lesabre. Rear shock absorbers allows the vehicle's rear wheels to leave the pavement. While driving 60-70 mph and hitting rough or uneven pavement, the rear of the car seemed to skid out of control like it was hitting a patch of ice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who found fluid in the air bag of the rear shock absorbers. The rear shock were replaced with monroe shocks. This issue happened on 01/01/1901.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Buick Lesabre
The vehicle having this issue was a 1999 Buick Lesabre. The VIN of the problem Lesabre is 1G4HP52K6X_. Shocks in rear of vehicle are unstable. This causes the vehicle to bounce up & down, even with people in the front & the back. Would even have luggage in the truck & vehicle would bounce. Would have a controlling problem if not slowing down. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic that problem is normal. This rear suspension shock absorber issue occurred Nov. 1, 1999.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Cadillac STS
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Cadillac Sts is 1G6DC67A15_. The reporting person's vehicle is a 2004 Cadillac Sts. The contact stated that he heard a loud sound on the rear passenger side. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who diagnosed that the shock absorber was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 83,500. It was 06/06/11 when this rear suspension shock absorber issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem of Cadillac SRX
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 1GYEE63A25_. The reporting person's vehicle is a 2005 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that the shock absorber was not functioning properly, causing the vehicle to bounce up and down when traveling. At 40,000 miles, the contact stated that the service suspension system indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The dealer advised the contact that the electronic suspension control module was corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer offered to pay half of the repair cost. The current mileage was 80,000 and the failure mileage was 40,000. It was 04/01/2008 when this rear suspension shock absorber issue happened.
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