How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic?

NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2012 Sonic, which is 6% of the 354 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic suspension?

No related recalls are listed in the data for this component and model year.

At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2012 Sonic?

The median mileage at failure across the reported complaints was 9,000 miles.

Did the suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?

The data shows one crash and one injury among the 21 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2012 Sonic.

How does the 2012 Sonic compare to other Sonic years for this issue?

The 2012 model year had 21 complaints and a 6% share, higher in raw count than every other listed Sonic year, though the 2018 model year had a higher share percentage (14%) on far fewer total complaints.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 21 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, 6% of its 354 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 9,000, with one crash and one injury reported. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 21; 6% of 354
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 9,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report difficulty keeping the car in its lane at highway speeds, with excessive drifting or swaying starting as early as 30 to 100 miles after purchase.
Some describe a popping or rattling noise from the front end that dealers could not duplicate or diagnose across multiple visits.
Strut mounts and struts were replaced repeatedly on the same vehicle, along with stabilizer bar end links, with the noise returning after each fix.
Owners describe premature or uneven tire wear, including bubbling sidewalls and bald outer edges linked to alignment problems, sometimes resulting in flat tires.
A stabilizer shaft link joint was reported loose at low speed and was replaced three times before the issue was resolved.

When 2012 Chevrolet Sonic suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 18, 2012, latest Jul 30, 2024.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2012 to Jul 2024; peak Jul 2013 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Sonic model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20110 (0%)
201221 (6%)
201312 (6%)
20144 (3%)
20155 (4%)
20164 (8%)
20171 (3%)
20182 (14%)
20190 (0%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic?: NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2012 Sonic, which is 6% of the 354 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic suspension?: No related recalls are listed in the data for this component and model year.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2012 Sonic?: The median mileage at failure across the reported complaints was 9,000 miles.
Did the suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?: The data shows one crash and one injury among the 21 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2012 Sonic.
How does the 2012 Sonic compare to other Sonic years for this issue?: The 2012 model year had 21 complaints and a 6% share, higher in raw count than every other listed Sonic year, though the 2018 model year had a higher share percentage (14%) on far fewer total complaints.