Cars with the most suspension problems

Ranking of the cars we have analysed by the severity and frequency of their documented suspension faults. Each fault links to its page: symptoms, cost, how to check it and sources.

Of the 317 cars we have analysed, 140 have documented suspension faults. The one with the most accumulated risk is the Peugeot Expert III, because of “front suspension arms: mounting bolts and joint broken by corrosion”; it is followed by the Ford Transit and the Fiat Scudo III. For 177 we have found no documented suspension faults.

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Rank 1
Peugeot Expert III
Van and combi · 3 suspension faults
5.0 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionFront suspension arms: mounting bolts and joint broken by corrosionIn September 2025 a Peugeot recall (Safety Gate SR/03211/25) was published for Expert and Traveller vehicles built between September 2020 and June 2022: the mounting bolts and the joint of the front arms can break because of corrosion, causing unpredictable steering behaviour.
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRear suspension spring: badly welded centring pin (2021) and incorrectly fitted springs (2024)Peugeot has recalled Expert and Traveller vehicles over a badly welded rear spring centring pin (April 2021, 371 vehicles) and incorrectly fitted rear axle springs (February-June 2024, 1,662 vehicles): the spring can come loose and fall onto the road.
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionShock absorber mounting to the bodywork with insufficient tightening torqueA Peugeot recall (MWE, Safety Gate SR/01285/25) covers Expert vehicles built between July 2024 and February 2025: the mounting of a shock absorber to the bodywork was fitted with insufficient tightening torque (90 Nm measured) and can break, causing loss of control of the vehicle.
Rank 2
Ford Transit
Van and combi · 3 suspension faults
5.2 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionLower suspension arms with missing, partial or insufficiently penetrating weldsTwo 2020 recalls (20S47 and 20S53) affect the Transit's lower suspension arms: in units built from October 2019 to July 2020, welds may be missing or partial, and in units built from June to September 2020 the weld penetration on the left-hand arm does not meet the specification. There is a risk of breakage and an accident.
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionInsufficient rear axle lubrication causing rear wheel bearing failureRecall 24S57 covers Transits built between 26 September 2023 and 29 April 2024: the rear axle may not be lubricated enough, which causes the wheel bearings to malfunction and can lock the rear wheels, with a loss of control.
- High severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionCracked rear anti-roll bar on the 2015 TransitIn 2015 a warning was issued that the rear anti-roll bar on some dual rear wheel and single rear wheel 440E Transits could crack and compromise the vehicle's handling. It affects units built from 14 March to 21 October 2015.
Rank 3
Fiat Scudo III
Van and combi · 2 suspension faults
5.7 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRear suspension springs incorrectly fitted: they can come out of their seatFiat recalled 203 Scudos built between 16 February and 28 June 2024: the rear suspension springs may have been fitted incorrectly, risking loss of control of the vehicle and the spring coming out of its seat and falling onto the road.
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionInsufficient tightening torque on the bolted shock absorber connectionA recall listed by Germany's KBA covers 2,244 Scudos built between 10 July 2024 and 13 February 2025: the tightening torque of the bolted shock absorber connection is insufficient and the mounting can be lost, with a risk of losing control of the car.
Rank 4
Tesla Model Y
Mid-size SUV · 2 suspension faults
5.7 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRecall for insufficient mounting of the front suspension arms (built 2020-2021)In December 2021 Tesla recalled Model Y and Model 3 cars built up to June 2021 because the mounting of the front suspension arms could be insufficient, with a risk of losing control of the vehicle.
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRecall for possible breakage of the front wheel hub assembly (built 2020-2021)In April 2022 Tesla recalled Model Y cars built between June 2020 and November 2021 over a possible failure of the front wheel hub assembly, with a risk of losing control of the vehicle.
Rank 5
Toyota ProAce II
Van and combi · 2 suspension faults
5.7 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRear suspension spring: badly welded bracket (2021) and incorrectly fitted springs (2024)Toyota has recalled the Proace over the rear spring bracket (weld out of specification, April 2021) and over incorrectly fitted rear springs (2024, 497 vehicles): in the latter case the spring can come out of its seat and fall onto the road.
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionSuspension arm bolts and lower arm ball joint (2016-2018)In March 2019 Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 2016 and 2018 over three suspension defects: deformed front and rear arm bolts that could break or come loose, and a lower arm ball joint that could become loose.
Rank 6
Mercedes-Benz Clase R W251
MPV · 2 suspension faults
6.4 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionFront and rear axle mounting bolts incorrectly tightened (2014-2015 units)In 2017 Mercedes recalled R-Class, M-Class and GLE models built between September 2014 and March 2015 because the front and rear axle bolts might not be properly secured, with a risk of overloading the remaining bolt and losing control.
- Medium severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionWear and failure of the Airmatic air suspensionA second-hand buying guide from Diariomotor identifies the Airmatic air suspension as the R-Class point whose good condition is decisive in avoiding costly repairs, and even recommends preferring the conventional suspension. The guide gives no figures for faults or cost.
Rank 7
Volvo V70 II
Saloon · 2 suspension faults
6.4 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRecall: the lower front shock absorber ball joint nut may lose tensionVolvo recalled the S60, S80 and V70 in January 2004 because the nut joining the lower ball joint of the front shock absorber to the suspension arm could lose tension due to an out-of-specification tolerance. It was corrected with a modified nut (DVSA R/2004/012; 9,735 vehicles in the United Kingdom).
- Medium severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionWear of the suspension wishbones and shock absorber top mounts on the front axleGebrauchtwagenberater identifies the front axle as the big weak point of the 2000-2007 V70: faulty wishbones (Querlenker) and shock absorber top mounts (Domlager) are «not a rarity». It also points to frequent wear of the wheel bearings.
Rank 8
Citroën C5 II
Saloon · 1 suspension fault
6.8 out of 10suspension score
- High severityCommonFrequency: CommonSuspensionLoss of ride height, leaks and failure of the Hydractive suspensionIn a reliability survey with 650 reviews of the C5 II (2008-2017), the suspension and shock absorbers account for 62 cases; a German used-car guide adds leaks from the hydropneumatic sphere cylinders and hydraulic block failures beyond a certain mileage on versions with Hydractive 3+ suspension.Appears at around 90,000 km
Rank 9
Hyundai Trajet
MPV · 2 suspension faults
6.8 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionCorrosion of the rear suspension armsIt does exist: Britain's DVSA recalled Trajets (and Santa Fes) built between 2000 and 2004 because corrosion could weaken the rear arms until they broke and affect steering control. The check measures the thickness of the metal and either applies wax or replaces the arms.
- Low severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionPremature wear of the upper front shock absorber mountsAccording to German Wikipedia, the upper front shock absorber mounts on the Trajet were not adapted to the MPV's greater weight and wear out early, with dull knocks when turning the steering wheel. It usually affects the left side more, where a rainwater drainage channel can drip onto the mount.
Rank 10
BMW Serie 3 E46
Saloon · 2 suspension faults
6.8 out of 10suspension score
- High severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionCracks in the rear subframe mountingsOn the oldest cars (before March 2000, according to gebrauchtwagenberater.de), cracks can appear at the points where the rear subframe is mounted to the body, especially on six-cylinder versions; BMW offered a preventive resin sealing as an alternative to a full repair.
- Medium severityCommonFrequency: CommonSuspensionWear of the suspension bushes, ball joints and bushingsWith mileage, the suspension arm bushes, ball joints and bushings wear and cause vibrations, noises and less precise steering; fiches-auto.fr describes it as very recurrent between 60,000 and 180,000 km.Repair (garage): €300–€600Appears at around 60,000 km
Rank 11
Audi A4 B9
Saloon · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionCorrosion of the rear multi-link axle eccentric boltsYes: Audi recalled A4 B9s built between November 2019 and April 2021 because the eccentric bolts that secure the rear axle arm can corrode and break. A second campaign in 2022, for the same build period, extended the recall to uneven tyre wear caused by the same loss of geometry.Repair: €0
Rank 12
Audi Q5 II
Mid-size SUV · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionCorrosion of the eccentric bolts on the multi-link rear axleYes: Audi recalled Q5 II cars built between November 2019 and April 2021 because the eccentric bolts that secure the rear axle arm can corrode and break. A second campaign in 2022, for the same build period, extended the recall to the uneven tyre wear caused by the same loss of geometry.Repair: €0
Rank 13
Citroën C3 Aircross I
Small SUV · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionCracks in the rear axle crossmember due to insufficient steel hardness (built May-June 2022)Citroën recalled C3 Aircross I cars built between 24 May and 15 June 2022 because the rear axle crossmember may have insufficient steel hardness and crack, which compromises the mounting of the rear suspension.
Rank 14
Citroën C4 III
Compact · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionCracks or fractures in the rear axle (built January-February 2023)Citroën recalled C4 III cars built between 26 January and 24 February 2023 because the rear axle may not meet specifications and may show cracks or fractures.
Rank 15
Citroën C4 X
Compact · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRear axle cracks or fracture due to faulty welding (built January and February 2023)Yes: on C4 X cars built between 27 January and 24 February 2023 the rear axle may develop cracks or fractures because of a faulty weld, which worsens handling and increases the risk of an accident. Citroën is addressing it with a 2024 recall and a second alert in 2026 covering a wider period.
Rank 16
Citroën Jumpy III
Van and combi · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionCorrosion in the bolt and bushes of the front suspension armYes: a Stellantis and Toyota campaign (November 2025) inspects the front suspension arm mounting of the Jumpy and Spacetourer because corrosion can weaken the bolt and even break it, with partial loss of control of the car. The inspection and, if needed, replacement of the parts are free.
Rank 17
Ford Ranger
Mid-size SUV · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRear axle differential failure under heavy load and loss of tractionCampaign 22S30 covers 43,545 Rangers built from 1 September 2018 to 31 May 2019: under heavy loads, the rear axle differential can fail and leave the car without traction or lock the rear wheels.
Rank 18
Ford Transit Custom
Van and combi · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionLower suspension arms with missing, partial or insufficiently penetrated weldsTwo 2020 campaigns (20S47 and 20S53) affect the Transit Custom's lower suspension arms: on vehicles from October 2019 to July 2020 welds may be missing or partial, and on vehicles from June to September 2020 the weld penetration of the left arm does not meet the specification. There is a risk of breakage and of an accident.
Rank 19
Mazda CX-7
Mid-size SUV · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionLower front suspension ball joint that can seize or break through corrosionYes: a recall covers CX-7s built between May 2007 and August 2012 because water can get into the lower front suspension ball joint and cause corrosion and seizing; in the worst case the ball joint breaks and control of the steering can be lost. The complete lower arm is replaced.
Rank 20
Mercedes-Benz GLC X254
Mid-size SUV · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionFaulty welding of the rear axle subframe mounts with risk of breakageYes: a Mercedes recall (code 3594808; KBA 14674R; Safety Gate alert SR/00587/25) covers just 127 vehicles, GLC and E-Class built between 12 April and 2 December 2024: the weld on the rear axle subframe mounts can break while driving and affect wheel guidance.
Rank 21
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 906
Van and combi · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionBreakage of the leaf spring or its mount on the rear axleTwo separate campaigns have affected the rear leaf springs: one for units built between September 2009 and February 2011 (a weld bead on the leaf spring seat that can break) and another from April to November 2016 (a leaf spring mount that can split and lead to the spring breaking). Both can cause a loss of control.
Rank 22
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907
Van and combi · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRear axle leaf spring defects: breakage and untempered clampsTwo campaigns affect the rear leaf springs: one for cars built between March 2018 and January 2019, whose leaf springs could break because of a manufacturing defect, and another from 2023 (1,655 cars) for untempered leaf spring clamps that can give insufficient preload and tilt the rear axle.
Rank 23
Mercedes-Benz Vito W447
Van and combi · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionInsufficient welding of the suspension transverse arm with risk of breakage (November and December 2019)Yes: 165 Vito and V-Class vehicles built between 25 November and 19 December 2019 may have a suspension transverse arm with insufficient welding that could break and impair braking and steering. Safety Gate classified it as an accident risk (alert 30/2021).
Rank 24
Opel Grandland I
Compact SUV · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionBreakage of the lower front suspension arm ball joint bolts (2024 build)Opel and Peugeot have recalled more than 32,000 Grandland, 3008 and 5008 models built between 2023 and 2025 because the bolts that fix the ball joint to the lower front suspension arm can break; if that happens, the wheel stops responding to the steering and the car can become uncontrollable.
Rank 25
Peugeot 408
Compact · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionIncorrect tightening torque on chassis connections (2022-2023 campaign)Peugeot recalled 408 cars built between 22 August 2022 and 9 January 2023 (code MEQ) because incorrect tightening torque on several chassis connections could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle.
Rank 26
Peugeot 508 II
Saloon · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionProduction campaigns on the rear axle: mounting (2020) and cracks in the stub axles (2021)The Peugeot 508 II had two separate production campaigns relating to the rear axle: in 2020 for a mounting problem that could cause unstable handling, and in 2021 for possible cracks in the rear stub axles.
Rank 27
Renault Fluence
Compact · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRear axle stub axle bolt badly tightened on cars from February 2016Yes: Safety Gate alert A12/1664/16 covers Fluence cars built between 1 and 17 February 2016, because the rear stub axle bolt (right, left or both) may have been left untightened or badly tightened, with a risk of sudden loss of the wheel. It is a preventive and very narrow recall.
Rank 28
Smart Forfour
City car · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionFront left hub carrier with insufficient strength (2017 campaign)A Safety Gate alert (41/2017) and the DVSA cover Forfours and Fortwos built between March and June 2017 whose front left hub carrier may lack the necessary strength and break, with loss of control. It is checked and replaced if necessary at an official dealer.
Rank 29
Smart Fortwo
City car · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionFront left steering knuckle with insufficient strength (2017 recall)A Safety Gate alert (41/2017) and the DVSA cover Fortwos and Forfours built between March and June 2017 whose front left steering knuckle may lack the necessary strength and break, with a loss of control. It is checked and replaced if necessary at an official service centre.
Rank 30
Suzuki S-Cross I
Compact SUV · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRear axle bolts without the coating that stops them working looseS-Cross vehicles built between 29 October and 17 December 2015 may have left the factory with rear axle mounting bolts lacking the friction-increasing coating, so they could work loose, come off or break and leave the car unable to be driven. It was put right with a recall in 2016.
Rank 31
Tesla Model 3
Saloon · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRecall for insufficient front suspension arm mounting (built 2019-2021)In December 2021 Tesla recalled the Model 3 and Model Y built between January 2019 and June 2021 because the mounting of the front suspension arms could be insufficient, with a risk of losing control of the vehicle.
Rank 32
Volkswagen Jetta VI
Compact · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionDeformation of the rear axle trailing arm after an impactAccording to campaign 42G8 in the British register (DVSA), the rear axle trailing arm on Jettas built between October 2011 and August 2013 can become deformed in a rear impact or when reversing quickly over a high obstacle; if not detected, it can break later and cause a loss of steering control.
Rank 33
Volvo S80 I
Saloon · 1 suspension fault
7.1 out of 10suspension score
- Critical severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRecall: the front damper lower ball joint nut on the Volvo S80 can lose tensionIn January 2004 Volvo recalled the S60, S80 and V70 because the nut joining the front damper's lower ball joint to the suspension arm could lose tension owing to an out-of-specification tolerance; the DVSA speaks of possible suspension collapse (R/2004/012, 9,735 vehicles in the UK). It was corrected with a modified nut.
Rank 34
Ford Fiesta V
Small family car · 2 suspension faults
7.3 out of 10suspension score
- Medium severityCommonFrequency: CommonSuspensionWear of wheel bearings, shock absorbers, springs and ball joints in the running gearThe Fiesta V's wheel bearings, shock absorbers, springs and ball joints wear with use across the range, with noise that grows with speed and knocking from the ball joints, according to both sources consulted.
- High severityRareFrequency: RareSuspensionRecall over a possible welding problem on the rear axlefiches-auto.fr records that certain Fiesta V cars were recalled over a possible welding problem on the rear axle, with no further detail on dates or chassis numbers affected.
Rank 35
Volkswagen Passat B8
Saloon · 2 suspension faults
7.5 out of 10suspension score
- High severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionBadly manufactured wheel hubsAuto Express documents a Passat B8 recall over badly manufactured wheel hubs, which can cause noise and premature bearing wear.Repair: €0
- Low severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionUnderbody noises: loose undertray or dry bushesSome Passat B8s produce a rattle from underneath that Auto Express attributes to a loose undertray or to suspension bushes that need lubricating.
Rank 36
Audi A4 B7
Saloon · 1 suspension fault
7.9 out of 10suspension score
- High severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionBreakage of the aluminium front suspension armsOn the 1.9 TDI versions, fiches-auto.fr documents fractures of the aluminium front suspension arms from 180,000-210,000 km, a safety fault because it can affect the car's directional control.Appears at around 180,000 km
Rank 37
Audi A6 C6
Saloon · 1 suspension fault
7.9 out of 10suspension score
- High severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionFailure of the adaptive air suspension compressor (equipped versions)On cars with the optional adaptive air suspension (standard on the allroad quattro), gebrauchtwagenberater.de documents compressor failures that can make the car settle completely; fiches-auto.fr records a case of the rear air springs being replaced along with the compressor.
Rank 38
BMW Serie 1 E87
Compact · 1 suspension fault
7.9 out of 10suspension score
- Medium severityCommonFrequency: CommonSuspensionBroken suspension springs and worn front-end bushesThe German TÜV Report, cited by gebrauchtwagenberater.de, notes that suspension springs on the E87 break fairly often; fiches-auto.fr adds front-end vibrations and worn bushes among owners' reports.Repair (garage): €400–€750
Rank 39
BMW X3 E83
Mid-size SUV · 1 suspension fault
7.9 out of 10suspension score
- Medium severityCommonFrequency: CommonSuspensionFront and rear suspension springs breakingThe rear suspension springs on the X3 E83 are frequently criticised in German TÜV inspections because of the vehicle's weight, and fiches-auto.fr also lists broken front springs among its owner testimonies.
Rank 40
Citroën Berlingo II
Van and combi · 1 suspension fault
7.9 out of 10suspension score
- Medium severityCommonFrequency: CommonSuspensionWear of shock absorbers, top mounts and drop links in the front suspensionIt is the most cited problem in a reliability survey on the Berlingo II: the front shock absorbers, top mounts, springs and anti-roll bar drop links produce recurring creaks, especially on poor roads or over speed bumps, with cases documented from 15,000 km.Appears at around 15,000 km
Rank 41
Citroën C3 I
Small family car · 1 suspension fault
7.9 out of 10suspension score
- High severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionFront suspension spring breakageSeveral owners of first-generation Citroën C3s document the front suspension spring breaking, in some cases more than once on the same car; fiches-auto.fr records 45 suspension and damping cases among the model's most-cited issues.
Rank 42
Citroën C3 II
Small family car · 1 suspension fault
7.9 out of 10suspension score
- High severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionFront subframe mounting bolts insufficiently tightened (2014 production)Citroën found that, in a batch of C3 II cars built in 2014, the bolts that secure the front subframe might not have been tightened sufficiently at the factory, with a risk of the assembly losing rigidity; the campaign, according to fiches-auto.fr, also affected the DS3.
Rank 43
Cupra León
Compact · 1 suspension fault
7.9 out of 10suspension score
- High severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionEngine mounts breaking due to defective heat treatment (2023)Yes: a Safety Gate alert from November 2023 affects 258 Cupra Leon and Formentor cars built between 26 July and 7 August 2023, because incorrect heat treatment of the engine mounts can make them break and affect the car's stability.
Rank 44
Dacia Sandero II
Small family car · 1 suspension fault
7.9 out of 10suspension score
- Medium severityCommonFrequency: CommonSuspensionPremature wear of the front suspensionYes. The Sandero II's shock absorbers, suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar bushes degrade sooner than expected, especially on poor road surfaces; some owners also describe ball joints and bearings needing replacement at around 140,000 km.
Rank 45
Fiat Doblò II
Van and combi · 1 suspension fault
7.9 out of 10suspension score
- High severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionOut-of-specification anti-roll bar on the first Doblò II carsIn August 2010 Fiat recalled, in the UK, Doblòs built between December 2009 and February 2010 because the anti-roll bar might not meet specifications: suspension noise and, in extreme cases, loss of stability. The fix was to replace it with one that had quality control.
Rank 46
Fiat Stilo
Compact · 1 suspension fault
7.9 out of 10suspension score
- High severityOccasionalFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionBreakage of the front suspension wishbones and springsThe Stilo's front suspension wishbones are described as a fragile part that breaks fairly often, and broken front springs are also reported.
Rank 47
Ford C-Max I
MPV · 1 suspension fault
7.9 out of 10suspension score
- Medium severityCommonFrequency: CommonSuspensionUneven tyre wear caused by wheel bearings and suspension geometryThe C-Max's weight puts heavy demands on the suspension: the wheel bearings become noisy with use and the alignment can drift over time, causing fast or uneven tyre wear.
Rank 48
Ford Focus I
Compact · 1 suspension fault
7.9 out of 10suspension score
- Medium severityCommonFrequency: CommonSuspensionPremature wear of wheel bearings and anti-roll barsThe Focus I's wheel bearings and anti-roll bars wear out sooner than expected across the whole range: two independent sources point to it as one of the chassis's weak points, with increasing noise and poorer handling in corners.
Rank 49
Ford Mondeo III
Saloon · 1 suspension fault
7.9 out of 10suspension score
- Medium severityCommonFrequency: CommonSuspensionWorn front suspension and tyresThe springs, shock absorbers and wheel bearings on the Mondeo III's front axle commonly wear, which often shows up as premature, uneven wear on the front tyres. fiches-auto.fr and gebrauchtwagenberater.de independently point to it as one of the car's weak points.
Rank 50
Honda Civic VIII
Compact · 1 suspension fault
7.9 out of 10suspension score
- Medium severityCommonFrequency: CommonSuspensionWear of the front suspension arm mountsThe mounts (bushes) of the front suspension arms on this generation of Civic wear relatively often and can cause an inspection fail; several French owners also document shock absorber problems and noises on the same axle.
Rank 51Hyundai i30 III · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 52Mercedes-Benz Clase C W205 · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 53Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 54Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 55Nissan Note I · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 56Opel Astra G · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 57Opel Vectra C · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 58Peugeot Partner II · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 59Renault Kangoo II · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 60Renault Laguna II · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 61Renault Laguna III · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 62Renault Master III · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 63Renault Twingo III · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 64Seat Ibiza III · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 65Škoda Fabia I · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 66Škoda Superb III · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 67Toyota Yaris II · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 68Volkswagen Caddy V · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 69Volkswagen Passat B7 · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 70Volkswagen Touran I · 1 suspension fault7.9 out of 10
Rank 71Volvo XC70 II · 2 suspension faults7.9 out of 10
Rank 72Citroën Berlingo I · 2 suspension faults8.2 out of 10
Rank 73Mazda 5 I · 2 suspension faults8.2 out of 10
Rank 74Peugeot Partner I · 2 suspension faults8.2 out of 10
Rank 75BMW Serie 1 F20 · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 76BMW Serie 3 E90 · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 77BMW Serie 3 F30 · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 78BMW X3 G01 · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 79Citroën C4 Cactus · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 80Citroën C4 II · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 81Cupra Formentor · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 82Dacia Duster II · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 83Fiat 500 · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 84Hyundai i20 I · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 85Hyundai Tucson I · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 86Kia Sportage III · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 87Kia Stonic · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 88Mazda CX-3 · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 89Mercedes-Benz Clase B W245 · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 90Mercedes-Benz Clase C W203 · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 91Mercedes-Benz Clase E W211 · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 92MINI Countryman F60 · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 93Nissan Leaf I · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 94Nissan Micra III · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 95Nissan X-Trail III · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 96Opel Astra J · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 97Opel Astra K · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 98Opel Zafira A · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 99Peugeot 208 I · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 100Peugeot 3008 III · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 101Peugeot 307 · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 102Renault Modus · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 103Renault Twingo I · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 104Seat Altea · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 105Seat León I · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 106Seat León III · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 107Škoda Octavia I · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 108Škoda Octavia II · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 109Suzuki SX4 · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 110Suzuki Vitara · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 111Toyota Corolla IX · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 112Toyota RAV4 III · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 113Toyota Yaris I · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 114Volkswagen Golf VI · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 115Volkswagen Golf VII · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 116Volvo V60 I · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 117Volvo XC90 I · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 118Volvo XC90 II · 1 suspension fault8.6 out of 10
Rank 119Audi Q2 · 1 suspension fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 120Citroën C3 III · 1 suspension fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 121Ford EcoSport · 1 suspension fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 122Ford Fiesta VII · 1 suspension fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 123Opel Vivaro B · 1 suspension fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 124Renault Trafic III · 1 suspension fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 125Toyota Yaris III · 1 suspension fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 126Volkswagen Caddy III · 1 suspension fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 127Volkswagen Golf IV · 1 suspension fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 128Volkswagen Polo IV · 1 suspension fault8.9 out of 10
Rank 129Mazda 3 III · 1 suspension fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 130Mazda CX-5 I · 1 suspension fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 131Mercedes-Benz Clase B W246 · 1 suspension fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 132MG ZS I · 1 suspension fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 133Renault Captur II · 1 suspension fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 134Renault Kadjar · 1 suspension fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 135Renault Mégane III · 1 suspension fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 136Škoda Enyaq · 1 suspension fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 137Volkswagen ID.4 · 1 suspension fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 138Volkswagen Polo V · 1 suspension fault9.3 out of 10
Rank 139Audi A1 II · 1 suspension fault9.6 out of 10
Rank 140Volvo V70 III · 1 suspension fault9.6 out of 10

No documented suspension faults

We have found no reliable sources reporting suspension faults on these cars. That does not mean they never fail: maintenance and use count as much as design.