Rear Suspension Springs Problems in popular cars
Rear Suspension Springs problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Rear Suspension Springs problems reported in most popular vehicles.
Rear Suspension Springs problem of Chevrolet Trailblazer
The vehicle involved was a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer ext 370. This vehicle was in a rear to rear accident on 06/04/13. Every since the accident the rear has been down and it was taken to serra Chevrolet in bartlett, TN on 09/16/13. They determine that the rear air springs was not airing up was not caused by the accident. The vehicle was returned to me on 09/19/13 by the collision repair shop. On 09/19/13 the vehicle was taken back to serra Chevrolet in bartlett, TN and droped off for the early bird. That Friday 09/20/13, I was advised that the vehicle rear compressor needed to be replaced as no psi was engaging in the rear air springs. I advised them okay and to go ahead and complete the job. They advised me that my vehicle would be ready that afternoon. Call received at 3:42 pm on 09/20/13 advising that my vehicle would not be ready on 09/20/13, but would be ready by Monday 09/23/13 around 11:00 am. I advised him (david lane) that I was without transportation and that I had toddler that was sick and needed transportation. He stated he did not have any vehicles that he could loan me. On Monday 09/23/13, since I had not received a call at (11:00 am the promise time) I called at 12:30 pm, to check on the vehicle. At that time, I was advised that my vehicle was ready and that I could come and pick it up. I arrive to pick up the vehicle on 09/23/13 at 1:48 pm and paid $885. 39. I left and took possession of my vehicle. On 09/24/13, when leaving work I noticed that my rear end was down again and I immediately called serra Chevrolet and left message for david lane. He returned my call on 09/25/13 and asked that I bring the vehicle in on 09/26/13 by 8;00 am. I returned the vehicle on 09/26/13 at the time asked. An hourin half later I was advised that the aire shocks had pin holes in them and that they really needed to be replaced. He stated that this would be $551. 00 in addition. I aksed if the. This problem occurred on Sep. 23, 2013.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The vehicle involved was a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Vehicle identification number (VIN): 1GCRKSE39B_. Rear axle has a gvwr of 3950 lbs the vehicle a 2plus 1 rear spring pack, 3 diferent spring suppliers rate this spring pack at 1425l or 1500 lbs each for a combined rate of either 2850 or 3000 lbs per pair. Which makes the factory rating of 3950lbs either 1100 or 950 lbs higher depending on the spring supplier. Using the industry guideline the weakest componet controls the gvwr is being violated by Chevrolet I have a truck marketing institute certificate in this area and a cd from michelin verifing the weakest componet controls gvwr. I asked Chevrolet for replacement springs from another model that has a combined rating of 4050lbs 100 lbs above ther 3950 lb axle rating. This issue has caused trailering problems but Chevrolet refused this is a safety issue the springs I requested would correct the problem can you help ? I can supply further information if needed thank you. It was 03/18/2011 when this rear suspension springs issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Chrysler Town & Country
The car involved was a 2003 Chrysler town and country. I purchased a handicap accessible van with a lowered floor. The rear leaf springs are attached to the frame with brackets. These brackets are lower than the floor leaving about 3. 25 to 3. 5 inches of clearance to the road. I consider this low clearance as a potential safety hazard and it will also prevent access to a driveway where the vehicle is to be used. Are there regulations or laws governing van conversion road clearance?. This rear suspension springs issue occurred 06/19/09.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Chrysler Sebring
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Chrysler Sebring is 1C3EL56R82_. Upon rotating tires on Jan 2, 2007, I noticed severe corrosion on the rear strut mounts of my 2002 Chrysler Sebring lxi. Had these mounts not been replaced it could have caused severe injury to the passengers as the springs would have let loose through the external wheel well and enter the passenger compartment. This could cause damage to the vehicle as well as bodily injury to the occupants. Failure of these parts also could have caused the driver to experience a degraded response in handling. I purchased 2 new (modified by manufacture) strut mounts and installed them. The strut mounts cost were minimal. Rear strut mounts are severely corroded, cracked and broken. This problem occurred on January 2, 2007.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Dodge Sprinter
The car involved was a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500. We have had both rear leaf springs fail on this vehicle in last 2 months. The centering pin on leaf spring shears off and axle shifts back to wheel well. This causes vehicle to track at askew on road. I feel this presents a major safety issue at freeway speeds. We have had the leaf fail on 2 of our five Sprinters the other being a 2007 year. Other van has 120000 miles on it. We have never had this problem with other vans of different mfr. This issue happened on Apr. 2, 2014.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Dodge Ram 1500
The car involved is a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. VIN of the vehicle was 1D7HU18D04_. Improperly installed suspension parts from factory grinding through right spring shackle. Bushings installed with metal flange inboard,instead of outboard where pressure forces spring off bushing ,into shackle, causing failure. I have photos before the old bushing was replaced. It appears they may have run out of right spring assemblies on the line and use left on both sides,as other bushing look wrong also. I have seen people post online that rear springs have broken loose and went through bed of truck,causing control issues. Would not be good at highway speeds with a 10,000 lb trailer attached
I contacted Dodge about issue as their are probably others out there with the same issue, and they said they would call me if their was a recall,hopefully before someone gets killed. Repaired one bushing so far myself. The failure date was 05/19/2011.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Ford Ranger
Consumer has a 2000 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the rear leaf springs had failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 124,000. The VIN was unavailable. This problem occurred on Apr. 22, 2014.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Ford Ranger
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 1FTZR15E71_. The frame on my 2001 Ford Ranger has completely rusted through just in front of the rear springs on the drivers side. The truck only has 80,000 miles on it and is otherwise in excellent shape. There is no rust on the body. It is now unsafe to drive. This rear suspension springs issue occurred Wednesday, November 13, 2013.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of GMC Envoy
VIN of the vehicle was 1GKET16P83_. The reporting person's vehicle is a 2003 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that he noticed that the front end of the vehicle was sitting higher than the rear end. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the air bags shocks would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, two moths later the failure recurred and the shocks and springs were replaced again but to no avail. The manufacturer was notified but no assistance was provided to the contact. The failure and current mileage was 121,000. This issue happened on Jan. 19, 2013.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of GMC Safari
1995 GMC Safari. Consumer states the rear springs are carbon fiber and have delaminated. The consumer stated it caused an unstable condition while driving at highway speeds as the vehicle's body was not properly supported and could drop onto the frame at any time, which could result in an uncontrollable behavior of the vehicle and cause an accident. This issue happened on November 1, 2012.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Honda CR-V
The car involved is a 2007 Honda Cr-v. I purchased my Cr-v as a certified used car with 7000 miles. The tire noise kept getting louder as the miles grew. By 18,000 miles I couldn't take it and went to the dealer. They said my tires were cupped and needed replaced. I put new tires on and had it aligned by the dealer. They could not get it in spec and replaced the rear springs. They aligned it, but I still had tire noise. Dealer said I bought cheap ($125/pc) tires . These tires are also now cupped so bad at 50,000 miles that I need to replace them, a 70k tire with only 30k on them. I also smell hot rubber on the rear passenger tire much like others have said, and only this tire. Coincidently this one is the cupped noise maker. This problem occurred on May 25, 2010.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Hyundai Santa Fe
The vehicle involved was a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. Drove new 2014 Santa Fe sport 2. 0t for the first time on the highway after buying it 3 days earlier. The vehicle would not maintain a straight path while driving at highway speed. Sf required continuous correction at a varying degree. It is not only that the vehicle wonders, but it does so mildly and aggressively. The vehicle tends to sway and rock all while trying to correct for the continuous wondering. It's a very odd sensation that occurs, just when you think you might go straight for a bit the vehicle will dart to one side and it has no rhythm or reason. Sometimes left sometimes right and the road crown plays no part in the direction. Dealer aligned all 4 wheels twice. Added toe in and camber to the rear. Also, replaced rear springs and shocks. Turns out one of the springs was shorter than the other by 1/4" causing the suspension to be unbalanced. This repair helped for some of the unexplained rocking but now that it is fixed the whole steering issue has been exacerbated. I don't feel safe in the vehicle and intend on selling it. Currently, it has 11k miles. I logged another complaint with Hyundai customer service today too. The fact that potential buyers rarely get to drive the new car for more than 7-10 miles and at speeds rarely above city is a disservice. If Hyundai knows this problem exists and government oversight knows, than it is deceitful and dishonest. Lastly, this vehicle behaves in the same manner as one with worn out ball joints that would not pass a state safety inspection. Yet these Santa Fes are still being sold. It's a wolf in sheep's clothing. Buyer beware!. The failure date was Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Hyundai Elantra
The vehicle was a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The 2011 through 2013 Elantra's have this same inherent issue in which the rear of the car is not engineered to maintain a straight line or track properly over bumps and dips in the road. I have taken my 2013 Elantra limited to mccarthy blue springs Hyundai and called Hyundai customer service and requested contact by their district service manager over the past year but it has been over 2 months and no response from the district service manager (today is 8-27-2013). The service department knows this is an issue but say its the way the car is made and there's nothing they can do about it. The problem is an issue in turns and can kick the car out of line in wet, snowy or icy conditions so much that the vehicle stability assist must intervene. These are not conditions that my other car has an issue with or any car that I've owned in the past that did not have vsa. The issue is not due to the rear end of the car being light due to not having a spare tire as some have been told, this issue is purely the fault of Hyundai and may even involve the electric power steering not being properly tuned to maintain a straight line as the wheel will abruptly return to a position far left of center. I have spoken with other 2011 to 2013 Elantra owners and they have the same complaints and I have driven other cars and they exhibit the same issue. Its long overdue for a recall NHTSA. This rear suspension springs problem happened on Jun. 29, 2012.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Infiniti I30
The vehicle having this issue was a 2001 Infiniti I30. Rear suspension bangs and bottoms out whenever the vehicle hits a hole or bump in the roadway. It also bottoms outwith any amount of weight in the rear seat. Infinity installed the I30t model springs and struts when I complained but the problem still exists as before. It feels like you are driving on wooden wheels when you go over a bump or hit a hole. Infiniti admitted the changed the rear suspension on this 2001 model year. Its the worst riding car I have ever owned. . I am exercising my rights under the state lemon law since infinity has said that the vehick is fin. Ha ha. It was Friday, Aug. 10, 2001 when this rear suspension springs issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Jeep Commander
'06 Jeep Commander 4x2 - (1) stalls intermittently during turns which are both from moving and stopped positions. Many have occurred during a u-turn from a stopped position - unable to duplicate, in shop again (2) has a rough idle, which at times is more severe than others, but has never died - has just shaken severely a few times. There is no set pattern. It occurs during cold and hot weather, with electrical devices on or off, in park/neutral/drive, if the engine has warmed up or is still cold (3) the original windshield - continuous rock chips, cracks, etc - replaced @ 11,000k with a non-Jeep brand glass and to date the new windshield has only 1 star chip. Have heard the design of the windshield is reason for the windshield breaking easily, but the glass is not sufficient/durable (4) transmission fluid leaking from o-rings - replaced (5) rear spring seats squeaking - insulators replaced (6) excessive wind noise from front passenger side - at 22,500k dealership said only normal wind buff, at 24,000k dealership said unsure where it's coming from but will reseal front windshield (7) front driver window made grinding noise - motor replaced (8) short in audio/speaker system - radio assembly replaced (9) front driver power lock motor whining during autolock in cold weather (10) back up sensor doesn't sound until 1' before object (11) alert to check reverse sensor and wouldn't start- towed,battery replaced (12) middle seats hard to fold up (13) front windows go down instead of up(14)vehicle hesitates when put in drive/ reverse (15) steering whines. This rear suspension springs issue occurred Saturday, Sep. 30, 2006.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Jeep Cherokee
The vehicle is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. The VIN of the problem Cherokee is 1J4FJ68S2T_. 1. Electrical short under left side dash, main wire bundle going to fuse box rubbed against bolt and wore through wire causing a short. 2. Neutral safety switch gone bad. 3. Driver's side seat rail broke somewhere and seat rocks around. 4. Rear leaf springs have a negative arch in them causing rear to sag and wheels to rub with minimum weight in vehicle. Dt. This problem occurred on 08/15/2002.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Mercedes Benz GL450
The vehicle involved was a 2008 Mercedes Benz Gl450. I purchased a vehicle from auto world USA in bedford, ohio. I have experienced issued with the car from the day I took the car to try and get inspected in the state of pennsylvania. I was told that the brakes and tires were good to pass inspection; however when I took the car to get inspected I had to replace all 4 tires, brakes and rotors. I took the car to Mercedes Benz to get looked at due to the burning smell that keeps coming through the vents when the heat is on. I was told the my oil seperator was leaking' that my air springs are leaking and that my rear air suspensions were bad. When I purchased the car I was offered a warranty that I was told would cover those types of repairs. Well it turns out the suspension is not covered under the warranty and I cannot get the oil seperator fixed because there is a deductible (that I was not made aware of. ) I have to take my car to auto world USA in ohio to get repairs done and I live in pittsburgh, PA. I was told by the warranty company that the dealership could call and they would waive the deductible. Terry dobbins at auto world, was very rude and said that she would not call the warranty after she kept expressing she was going home she just happened to answer my call. What type of company treats a customer like that? I was given falsified information on many levels and was treat like I committed a crime. Auto world USA should be investigated their sales practices are fraudulent. They have put the life of me and my children in jeopardy by selling me a car that had safety issues and it is their due dilligence to make sure thast the car did not have safety issues before it was sold to a consumer with an "as-is" warranty or not. Me and my kids could be seriously injured becuse I was sold a car with a safety hazard. Somebody else may not be fortunate enough to find out what's wrong with their car before it's to late. This issue happened on December 16, 2013.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Mercedes Benz C240
The car involved is a 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. The vehicle involved is a 2005 mercedes-benz C240. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in a residential garage, he noticed a large puddle of fuel had leaked from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that there was a fracture in the fuel tank that needed to be replaced. The fuel tank was replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 60,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 06/05/lj updated 06/06/12. This rear suspension springs problem happened on Friday, March 30, 2012.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Mercury Sable
My Mercury Sable 2000, (I am the original owner), was taken in for new tires and the technician reported the rear brakes were low and replaced both rear brake drums and cylinders. Upon further inspection he noticed the spring on the rear strut drivers side had fractured. We are not sure when this happened, although we are sure it did not happen at the garage because there was rust between the fracture joints. The spring narrowly missed puncturing the side wall of the tire. I do remember Ford had a recall for a shield on the front strut springs and this car was taken to the dealership for this repair. I have seen many references on this site about the defect on the rear struts. Why hasn't anything been done about this? I'm afraid to drive the vehicle with the oem Ford struts front and rear. Btw the garage quoted $800. 00 to replace the rear struts only. It was Aug. 4, 2013 when this rear suspension springs issue occurred.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Mercury Sable
The vehicle is a 2001 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for a routine wheel alignment, he was advised that the rear springs were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 88,000. The VIN was unavailable. This problem occurred on Monday, December 26, 2011.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Mitsubishi Mirage
The vehicle involved is a 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage. Rear spring were cut improperly,causing the tires to turn inward. Dealer notified. It was 03/02/03 when this rear suspension springs issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Mitsubishi Mirage
The car is a 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage. The VIN of this Mirage is JA3AY11A6X_. Rear wheels were tilted at the top so the mechanic replaced the struts and springs with used parts. This didn't resolve the problem. The consumer took the vehicle to another dealer who performed a front end repair, alignment, and tires. The second dealer stated the left and right tires were worn badly on the inside and the vehicle needed a rear end alignment. Consumer has the old parts. This problem occurred on March 3, 2003.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Nissan Xterra
The car was a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 5N1AN08W46_. 2006 Xterra. Bought new, after one year of ownership had four people in it and rear bottom out. Has done this many times. Dealership first said it was only mine , no other complaints from no one else, then replaced shocks , rear leaf springs. Had them drive others on lot and all did the same thing. Nissan sent out a dealer rep, only to say I hit the dip in the road to fast. This is not only a cover up from a bad design from Nissan, but it is a safety issue to at 65 miles an hour and you bottom out you could loose control. Are you going to be able to stop the SUV when the shock mounts break and or the leaf springs break, how about after many times of the impact on the axel do to the bump stops hitting it are the axles going to have problems?. It was 01/16/2007 when this rear suspension springs issue occurred.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Nissan Xterra
The vehicle is a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The rear of my '06 Xterra bottoms out very easily. This has been a problem since day one. The dealer saw the problem and replaced the rear shocks, but that did not solve the problem. It appears that the leaf springs on the truck are weak (according to many online sources). My Xterra is now 3,000 miles out of warranty. This rear suspension springs issue occurred Nov. 30, 2008.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of SAAB 95
The vehicle having this issue was a 2003 SAAB 9-5. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is YS3EH59G53_. 2003 9-5 aero sport suspension failed resulting in tire blow outs and excessive wear to front and rear tires. Consumer had shocks and springs replaced. It was Monday, Dec. 12, 2005 when this rear suspension springs issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of SAAB 9-3
The car involved was a 2004 SAAB 9-3. Left work parking lot and felt something rubbing on drivers side tire. Pulled over to see what was wrong. Could not find anything. Started driving again and smelled a tire smell and noticed blue smoke from my rearview mirror. Started to pull over and the tire blew. Thought I blew a tire. Go to put the spare tire on and see the spring from the strut had almost cut my tire off the inside of the rim. Called my local SAAB dealer and they said they would replace the one spring. As I was looking up how much this was going to cost me(before I found out I was still under warranty) every site I visited said the same thing SAAB recommends replacing both springs yet the dealership says they will only replace the one that broke and shredded my tire. Looking on the internet I see this is a problem that has not turned into a recall. If I had made it to the first round about the speed limit goes to 55mph the amount of force that pulled my car to the right at 15mph was almost enough to hit an on coming car. I can only imagine what it would have done at 55mph on a two lane highway. This issue happened on Jun. 9, 2010.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Subaru Impreza
The car involved was a 2005 Subaru Impreza. The VIN of this vehicle is JF1GD706X5_. After ~3,000 miles on my 05 Impreza wrx sti a clunking noise appeared in the rear driver side suspension assembly. I do not know if this is potentially hazardous, but it definitely is an annoyance. The dealer diagnosed it as a misaligned spring and corrected the problem for 3 days, but then it reappeared. Many other owners I've spoken to have the same problem and it's supposedly a mfr defect with the strut assembly. It was Dec. 24, 2004 when this rear suspension springs issue happened.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Toyota Tacoma
The vehicle is a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 5TEWM72N64_. Frame is perforated due to rust just in front of rear axle on both sides of vehicle. About a 1. 5" x 6" hole on driver's side with a fracture of about 12" going toward rear axle. Passenger side has a fracture about 18" long in same area. Rear suspension mounts and springs are compromised. Toyota had a program to deal with issue but deadline had passed by the time I purchased vehicle. Dealer told me Toyota had checked out frame issue and it passed. According to Toyota I was misinformed. Toyota will not fix what is obviously a manufacturing defect that I never had the opportunity to deal with properly. Body and bed are rust free and in excellent condition. I paid 11,700 for the truck with 88,000 mi. , have owned it for one year and put approx. 9,000 miles on it. It is unsafe to drive and for all intents and purposes totaled. This issue happened on Sunday, May. 4, 2014.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Toyota Tacoma
The car involved was a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The VIN of the car is 5TEUX42N39_. I heard a rattling noise from the right rear of the truck while drivng on a bumpy side road. I investigated and discovered the bottom leaf spring had broken in half. Doing some online research I discovered that this is a very common problem with Tacoma's. I contacted the dealer and it is not a covered item (no tbs) and it would cost over $1800. I went to my local mechanic which saved me $700. During the repair it was discovered that both right and left were broken. My mechanic informed me that this is a very common problem; that Toyota lengthened the springs to soften the ride, as a result compromised the strength. The leaf springs have always squeeked just by getting in and out of the truck. There is a sticker on the door frame stating that the load rating has been reduced by 290 lbs for this vehicle, I wondered why now I know, cheap springs!. This rear suspension springs issue occurred 03/07/14.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Volkswagen Eurovan
The car involved was a 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan. I purchased, new, a 2001 vw Eurovan winnebago camper. In 31,000 miles, the vehicle is now on its' third set of brakes. My last vehicle, a 1992 Mazda navajo; I finally replaced brakes at approximately 72,000 miles. My driving is not an issue with the vw. Each set of camper brakes costs, right at $1,500. 00. Vw picked-up the cost of brake set #2 at 17,000 miles. An awa, as they are only warranteed for 12,000 miles. Ridiculous, to be sure. We have absolutely no warning that the brakes are "going out". Once the warning light comes on - you must replace the entire brake system, not just pads. At 3 sets in 31,000 miles; brakes alone are costing $150. 00 for every 1,000 miles driven. Also, this vehicle has gone through eleven tires in this same time frame, due to inappropriate shocks (not heavy duty), and the collapse of a major spring which supports the camper in the rear of the vehicle on the left side. I have spoken to many other vw camper owners with 2001 models and they are experiencing the same things with brakes and tires. Vw and winnebago do not care and will not lower the price of their brake systems, nor even provide the part numbers for any heavy duty shocks that can be put on this vehicle, not absorb the costs of the very expensive and unique tire that must be put on this vehicle due to the load bearing of the camper portion. No brakes should cost this much, no vehicle should go through 11 tires in 31,000 miles. Please help. This problem occurred on Saturday, May 1, 2004.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Volvo V70
The car involved was a 1998 Volvo V70. Vehicle identification number (VIN): YV1LZ5640W_. Rear spring coils failed. Nlm.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Volvo V40
The car involved is a 2000 Volvo V40. Upon returning to the dealership for the third time for a complaint about a suspicious sounding thump or clunk in the passenger-side rear of our 2000 Volvo V40, it was discovered that both coil springs had broken. The vehicle at the time of repair has 50,080 miles on it; when the noise was first reported to the dealer on 12/09/04 the car had 37,448 miles. Both springs broke identically at the first coil where they sit in the base plate of the strut assembly. Both fractures are a spiral cut through the coils wire, like a fatigue or stress fracture. The dealer replaced the coils at my expense which included the extra cost of replacing both control arms and strut assemblies because of the difficulties they had removing the bolts due to corrosion ($1103). After my complaint, they offered to cover the cost of the springs only ($200) which allowed them to keep the springs. I persuaded the service advisor to allow me to have one piece of the spring for evidence. I have researched and found other owners who have had this exact failure in their vehicles suspension. I believe Volvo has an engineering flaw in the tempered steel coil springs. This rear suspension springs issue occurred December 9, 2004.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of BMW 330
The vehicle involved was a 2002 BMW 330xi. The VIN of the car is WBAEW53462_. Both rear springs have cracked/broken at approx 55,000 miles. This is a known issue. BMW will not warranty a replacement set of springs. This rear suspension springs problem happened on 01/15/2009.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of BMW 328
The car is a 1999 BMW 328i. The VIN of the car is WBAAM5339X_. Right and left rear springs both broke at same spots. Car has 92,000 miles. Car never 'bottomed out" or hit large hole to cause such a break in spings. The failure date was 02/01/2003.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Buick Rainier
Tl- the vehicle involved is a 2005 Buick Rainier. The contact stated that while driving 3 mph into the driveway, she heard the muffler scrape against the concrete. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear air springs had failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Mah. This issue happened on Monday, Jul. 1, 2013.
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Rear Suspension Springs problem of Buick Rendezvous
2002 Buick Rendezvous with all wheel drive: left rear spring discovered broken. Right front spring found broken in 2008. Highly unusual that springs would break. If springs break while driving, broken spring could puncture tire and cause accident. Suspect poor design of spring or substandard metal or wrong spring used by manufacturer. It was Tuesday, May 19, 2009 when this rear suspension springs issue occurred.
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