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SuspensionPart report

2011 Hyundai Equus Suspension Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
46%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
29,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Hyundai Equus, 46% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“After several failed attempts to find a service center or authorized dealer to adjust my alignment, I felt it was necessary to file a complaint regarding my concerns about my vehicle's front tire alignment. My most recent experience occurred on december 14, 2016 after getting a new set of tires for my car. Included in the tire fitting service was a wheel alignment check and adjustment. …”

NHTSA complaint #10935225, filed 2016-12, 89,019 miles

“Malfunction of suspension and no dealership can reset. We been to meridian and hattiesburg dealership and either the equipment was not working or have the proper tools to correct the issue. Always tried to sell us another vehicle. You”

NHTSA complaint #11279163, filed 2019-11, 30 miles

“While we were driving the car, the car's front suspension suddenly failed, the front collapsed and the body of the car nearly touched the ground on flat grounds and dragged against the ground on inclines and declines. The wheels rubbed against the body of the car on turns and the car became very unstable and started to shake. This episode has occurred thrice despite manufacturer's repairs.”

NHTSA complaint #10531682, filed 2013-07, 26,807 miles

“While we were driving the car, the car's front suspension suddenly failed, the front collapsed and the body of the car nearly touched the ground on flat grounds and dragged against the ground on inclines and declines. The wheels rubbed against the body of the car on turns and the car became very unstable and started to shake. This episode has occurred thrice despite manufacturer's repairs. This second episode resulted in mild whiplash.”

NHTSA complaint #10531683, filed 2013-07, 28,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that the front shocks were previously replaced under an unknown recall. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced rear suspension failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the rear springs were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, where the rear springs were replaced a second time; however, the failure persisted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11658557, filed 2025-05, 30,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016111%
2015111%
2014719%
2013220%
2012225%
20111146%

Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Equus

Brakes
6 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Equus

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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