Has the Axle Breakage Issue of the Envision Been Completely Resolved?
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No, not only the Envision had axle breakage issues, but the American-made Kuga also experienced similar problems at the time. Here is more relevant information: Front Suspension: The Envision's front suspension uses a MacPherson strut independent suspension, which is standard for this class. However, the Envision has reinforced its front suspension by adding a steel reinforcement to the open-ended axle of the front suspension's lower control arm bushing, avoiding the risk of bolt detachment due to stress concentration at the bolt hole. The subframe adopts a high-strength full-frame subframe, and the overall performance is satisfactory. Currently, the Envision no longer experiences the previous axle breakage issues. Rear Suspension: The rear suspension uses a multi-link independent suspension with aluminum alloy material, effectively reducing the unsprung mass and improving the suspension's overall responsiveness. The lower rear control arm is made of double-layer stamped steel plates, with the shock absorber and spring arranged above, while the control arm is lightened to further enhance the suspension's damping capability.
I previously drove an older-generation Envision and encountered suspension noise issues. The axle fracture incidents mainly occurred in some 2014-2017 models, especially those with defective split control arm bushing designs. Later, the manufacturer issued a recall notice and replaced them with integrated bushings free of charge. All facelifted models after 2018 received upgraded components, and there haven't been large-scale axle fracture complaints since. However, those unrepaired older cars in the used car market remain concerning. If buying used, I strongly recommend checking the recall records thoroughly or directly opting for newer models - the chassis now feels noticeably more stable during high-speed cornering.
