2006 Pontiac GTO Suspension:front:macpherson Strut Problems
NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How suspension:front:macpherson strut ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 216 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Pontiac GTO overview page.
What owners report
“RIGHT FRONT STABILIZER BROKE. NOW BOTH STRUTS LEAKING, PARTS WILL NOT BE IN FROM AUSTRALIA FOR 3 WEEKS. WHAT ELSE IS WRONG BECAUSE OF THE…”NHTSA complaint 10171820 — filed 10/25/2006
“BOTH FRONT STRUTS STARTED LEAKING OIL AT APPROX 180 MILES ON THE CAR. GM AND THE DEALER SAY IT IS OK TO DRIVE WITH OIL…”NHTSA complaint 10166188 — filed 08/21/2006
“: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HAVING THE FRONT STRUT REPAIRED ON 7-18-06, LESS THAN 1,000 MILES LATER, THE STRUT WAS LEAKING AGAIN. THE SUSPENSION WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10164520 — filed 08/04/2006
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Suspension:front:macpherson Strut complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Pontiac GTO have suspension:front:macpherson strut problems?
Suspension:front:macpherson Strut is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Pontiac GTO: 70 of 216 complaints on file (32.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2006 Pontiac GTO have in total?
216 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's suspension:front:macpherson strut category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
