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2012 Chevrolet Sonic suspension problems

Owners reported suspension problems in 19 complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, 4% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
19 4% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
10,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When suspension problems show up

Suspension complaints by mileage, 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 10,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 11 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 4 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 0 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 1 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 0 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 10,000 miles
Based on 18 complaints that include mileage. 83% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles11
20k to 40k miles4
40k to 60k miles0
60k to 80k miles1
80k to 100k miles0
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 18 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 10,000 miles, and 83% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

We purchased a new 2012 chevrolet sonic sedan. The first time that we drove it at highway and interstate speeds we noticed that the vehicle was very difficult to keep in the driving lane. We returned to the dealer and after a new set of tires, then later a new set of larger wheels and tires there has been some improvement in handling. I am 55 years old and have driven many different cars and trucks and this is the worst driving vehicle ever. This car is dangerous to drive and something needs to be done about it.

Reported at 670 miles, May 2012

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet sonic. While driving 5 MPH, the front driver side stabilizer shaft link joint was lose at the bar. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician replaced the stabilizer shaft link three times. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,272.

Reported at 22,272 miles, July 2012

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