• Detroit Axle

Detroit Axle

Overview

Detroit Axle has a rating of 1.25 stars from 177 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Detroit Axle most frequently mention customer service, ball joints, and control arms problems. Detroit Axle ranks 889th among Auto Parts sites.

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    104
  • Value
    104
  • Shipping
    103
  • Returns
    92
  • Quality
    102

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  • Detroit Axle has terrible business practices and customer service.
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Top Positive Review

“Terrible communication with buyers.”

Jamie C.
12/23/23

I got charged for shipping two times and still didn't get the right product and then they charged me 31 more dollars to restock it so they got me for almost 90 bucks and I got nothing from them so watch out because they will get you too

Top Critical Review

“Very poor customer service”

Mackenzie D.
2/7/24

I got the parts within a week no complaints there. I'm sure the parts are correct also. I got into an accident and car is totaled no longer need the parts and for a return they want my order number but they pull up someone else's account for ball joints. She said I'm sorry give me the correct number I said this is the correct number she said I'm sorry and hung up on me. I wasted $166.

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Thumbnail of user mackenzied65
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 7th, 2024

I got the parts within a week no complaints there. I'm sure the parts are correct also. I got into an accident and car is totaled no longer need the parts and for a return they want my order number but they pull up someone else's account for ball joints. She said I'm sorry give me the correct number I said this is the correct number she said I'm sorry and hung up on me. I wasted $166.

Tip for consumers:
Won’t get your money back

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Thumbnail of user danmwilton
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 11th, 2024

Purchased Struts from them and less than 1 year later the top stud snapped for no reason. Out of stock for a warranty replacement and they stated they will be back in stock in 1 week. 10 days later I call and no they are still out of stock and now we have no shipping date of when we'll have them back in stock. No refund, no answers for how do I'll get my vehicle back on the road. I could have picked up a replacement at several other suppliers and been back on the road which is what I will now do at my own additional cost. Terrible (or should I say no) customer support and obviously poor quality parts. Being from Metro Detroit I am ashamed they are using name "Detroit" as a symbol of quality. Buyer beware!

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Struts

Thumbnail of user rayneehaze
1 review
3 helpful votes
November 30th, 2023

Bought axles from this company in April, and the right side has already failed. Not even 7 months in, and it's complete garbage. Customer service is non-existent. Emails go unanswered and the warranty they claim you have is a complete lie! This is a garbage company that has no customer service and a claim of a warranty that you cannot use because they refuse to answer emails. They do not stand behind their products, which is all you need to know. Please avoid this place!

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Thumbnail of user tima625
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 1st, 2024

I was referred to them by a friend, I ordered parts on January 27,2024, it is going on Feb 2,2024 and, my parts haven't even been shipped yet, I've called and spoken with FedEx on the phone and they haven't even received my order, to ship it yet, website says they ship the next business day, that would have been the 29th, I'm freakin 3 hrs away from them, I could driven there and picked up my damn self by now, my vehicle is hanging on a mechanics lift waiting for the parts to arrive,,,, everytime I call Detroit I get excuses and the run around, they've already gotten my money, if I don't have my parts by next Monday, I'll Borrow someone's vehicle and go see them in person, definitely won't make this mistake again, I'll go buy used $#*! from the junk yard before I'll ever buy another thing from this damn place again,

Keep giving me excuses that my parts are coming from somewhere in Texas, even though FedEx tracking Website says that the sticker was made in Ferndale Michigan, I hate being lied to, especially when I've already paid my money and, not only am I being inconvenienced, it's also inconvenienced the mechanic who is working on my vehicle, I've called damn near every day this week asking for my parts, just ship the $#*! already.

Tip for consumers:
Don't waste your time or money with these jackasses

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Haven't received them yet, still waiting for them to ship them

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Thumbnail of user paquilino1217
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 3rd, 2024

I purchased parts from this company several times, purchased wheel hubs, brake rotors and now control arms. I had some trouble with the brake rotors scoring they replaced them under warranty no problem except I had to pay $45 shipping and was not happy.
I purchased lower control arms for my Nissan Murano in May 2023, and was informed by my Nissan dealer in December 2023 that I needed new control arms because the bushings were all cracked. The companies return policy is total crap. I paid over $400 to have them installed and now I have to have a new set installed again and pay again.
The company offered a new set under warranty but would have to pay 45.00 for shipping
The company offered zero help as far as the labor cost. The supervisor tried to blame my driving
I would NOT RECOMMEND purchasing from them. The cost for their products are cheap but so is the quality

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Lower Control Arms

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Thumbnail of user juanandrosy98
1 review
2 helpful votes
February 23rd, 2024

I ordered front pads and rotors, instead I received front and rear brake pads, called and was on the line for 26 minutes trying to fix rhe issue. Spoke to Aden to get my rotors, paid for them right away and 2 days later still had not shipped. Called them and said my order would not ship until Monday. That means it would take 6 days before Shipping my rotors which I was supposed to get with my brake pads.

Thumbnail of user barringtonr
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
February 22nd, 2024

Worst place to order anything for your car they customer service is poor 0 out of 10 I order a part they send wrong size I return it and they didn't wanna send me back my refund so be careful they rip off really bad experience

Thumbnail of user stevel2562
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 29th, 2024

I placed an order for rotors and pads, waited a cpl days and contacted "Amy" from customer svc and she lied and told me my order had shipped.2 days later, no info on fedex tracking so I contact her again and was once again told order was shipped. LIES! 2 more days and fedex shows order was received earlier this day. By now, the parts are useless to me due to having to buy locally because I couldnt wait any longer. Contacted Amy again and told her to cancel my order and she refused and told me no refund would be given but she would give me 10% off my next order. I then tell her that it will freeze in hell before I ever do business with those crooks again. It is now well over a week since I initially placed the order and I have yet to see any parts. They are by far the WORST option for buying car parts and if you are smart, you will stay far away from this crooked place. If anybody ever decides to file a class action lawsuit against these crooks, count me in!

Tip for consumers:
This place needs to be put out of business

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Front brake pads and rotors

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Thumbnail of user c.d3
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 9th, 2022

All items look to be very good quality, fit my vehicle, so tine will be the determining factor on quality. So far, I AM VERY PLEASED.

Tip for consumers:
Use 1A auto parts for accurate parts shipped cottectly and fast.

Products used:
1A Auto parts, DETROIT AXLE WHEEL BEARINGS AND CV JOINT/Axle.

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Thumbnail of user detroita
Detroit A. – Detroit Axle Rep

Hello C. D.

Thank you. We sincerely appreciate your business. Look forward to working with you again soon!

Best regards,
Alexa
Supervisor At Detroit Axle

Thumbnail of user paulk2570
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 4th, 2024

Ordered hub assembly for 05 Colorado z71. Received the wrong parts, called and got the right parts ordered, sent the wrong one back and was told the correct parts would ship out overnight delivery. Parts are still sitting in the warehouse according to the customer service representative and will ship whenever. Meanwhile truck is sitting on jack stands. In the way. I had to give a star to leave my review otherwise I wouldn't have gave them any. Do not do business with them if you want your parts correct and in a timely manner. Use Rock Auto. Way better

Thumbnail of user jamiecoots
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 23rd, 2023

I got charged for shipping two times and still didn't get the right product and then they charged me 31 more dollars to restock it so they got me for almost 90 bucks and I got nothing from them so watch out because they will get you too

Tip for consumers:
Terrible communication with the customer

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Thumbnail of user jackf885
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 12th, 2024

I ordered parts for my cord fusion including 4 control arms and 2 cv axles. The control arms came on the predicted shipping time but the axles weren't in the box I call customer service on a Friday and they say that they don't know what's happening callback tomorrow and we'll let you know. So I call back and get the same response they don't know and I need to call again on Monday. Again I call back on Monday and they say we don't know why it hasn't been shipped yet. So now I'm out another whole week without a car about to lose my job because these mother$#*!ers don't know how to ship things properly. I live 20 minutes from the store and needed them shipped because my car is not drivable. If you can't pickup your item directly from the store DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE. Absolutely absurd. Then they offered me a 5% discount on my next order like I would actually do it again and here's the best part you can find coupon codes for their website for 10-20% off every day online and you can't stack that 5% they gave me so basically they said I'm sorry and did nothing to fix the issue. Would give zero stars if possible they cost me my job. Edit. I just received my axles on the 19th lost my job and they painted over and old axle on the part the sits in the differential absolutely terrible $#*!ing company shipping rusted ford parts with a new boot and some fresh paint. Now I'm sitting here soaking this axle in paint thinner so I don't have a differential filled with paint

Tip for consumers:
The order was placed on February 4th estimated delivery of February 8th and it’s now February 13th and there is nothing in sight of when my parts will be here

Products used:
Lower control arms, rear cv axles

Thumbnail of user richardc4588
1 review
2 helpful votes
October 25th, 2023

Purchased lower control arm kit. 8 pieces, outer tie rods, inner tie rods, sway bar links, and control arms. It was missing a outer tie rod and had a defective control arm! So I had to purchase both parts from a local store and cost came to 90$. And all they offered was 33$. So my advice is don't waste your money or time with this company.

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Thumbnail of user haroldr417
1 review
2 helpful votes
December 5th, 2023
Verified purchase

I placed a parts order with Detroit Axle on Sept. 22,2023, the total cost of the parts ordered was $542.01. I received my order on Sept. 25,2023. I turned the parts over to my mechanic on Sept. 26th. A day or so later my mechanic informed me that the CV axles and the upper control arms were not the correct parts for my truck. I checked my order and I had ordered the right parts but Detroit axle sent me the wrong parts. I told my mechanic to supply the the right parts of which he did. I picked up the wrong parts and started the process of returning them. Detroit Axle wanted me to ship them back at my expense (cost of over $125). I called Detroit Axle customer service and after much debate they agreed to cover the cost of the shipping. A few days later I received a notice that I had a refund of $146.16 when I should have received $311.01. Days later I received a refund letter from Amazon showing a Restocking fee of $164.85. That was the cost of the cv axles. Detroit Axle was allowed to steal my money. I have attached a copy of the statement sent to me by amazon.

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Thumbnail of user thonya.ballard9
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 7th, 2024

Ordered a part February 20th and still don't have the part. Will never order from them again. Car is still sitting.

Thumbnail of user radekg2
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 30th, 2023

WARNING! All potential customers!
I ordered the parts from D-A on Aug 24th. The shipping label was created the same day.
5 days later on Aug 29th my order got canceled.
I spoke to the customer service (two different people):
Person 1.
The parts are out of stock. So It took them 5 days to check the inventory?
Person 2.
The parts I ordered "had an issue of quality and we preferred to not send them out".

The parts are still available in D-A web store. No information about availability nor quality issues.

Tip for consumers:
Don't plan your repairs if order parts from D-A. Parts may not arrive

Products used:
Moog

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Thumbnail of user detroita
Detroit A. – Detroit Axle Rep

Hello Avoid D-A
Your feedback is very important to us so I would really like to speak with you in order to make sure we find the best solution for your order, please call my direct number at your earliest convenience 248-965-8563 Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST
Best regards,
Alexa
Supervisor At Detroit Axle

Thumbnail of user brucey189
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 18th, 2023

I order brake pads, it was nice to see a company that has such good sevice and at a fair price, you don't find that at many businesses now a days. Keep up the good wook! Not only did I get my parts early they even gave me all the hardware plus brake cleaner and brake fluid, I will order all my parts from Detroit Axle. It was like going back in time when companys cared about their customers! Thank you, Bruce Yocum.

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Thumbnail of user detroita
Detroit A. – Detroit Axle Rep

Hello

Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your feedback with Us, we will continue working hard to provide the best parts, price and service available. We are very glad to meet your expectations and feel very lucky to count on customers like you.

Best regards,
Alexa
Supervisor At Detroit Axle

Thumbnail of user pt166
1 review
5 helpful votes
March 3rd, 2023

Got to be the worst service ever I ordered brake parts they sent me the wrong rear rotors then the pads were missing from the replacement this has been going on for more than a week now sending everything back I'm done with them I will never buy another thing again and that number that the representative is giving is a non working number don't buy from them you're asking for problems

Thumbnail of user kenc692
2 reviews
25 helpful votes
December 26th, 2023
• Updated review

This is my prep to file a complaint with Amazon:

Product Condition: The remanufactured rack and pinion do NOT meet OEM standards. The quality of the workmanship and the internal components are inferior. It may meet fit standards but does not meet reliability and performance standards!
Poor Customer Service: Detroit Axle has an "F" rating with the BBB. They are known by many to have not just poor customer service but more like horrendous customer service. Even in your own Amazon reviews you can see a pattern of neglect. This neglect is spread to Amazon by your willingness to provide a seller platform.
Suspicious Reviews: I see a pattern where Detroit Axle is selling a product, the reviews look acceptable. Amazon (3.3 of 24) (eBay 99.7%) However, if you look at 3rd party sites not selling their products such as the BBB 2.39 stars out of 5 and Site Jabber 1.5 stars out of 5, you will see a rating much lower. It is my opinion that Detroit Axle has inflated their reviews on sites where they have a selling presence.
Customer Trust and Reputation: Due to my experience with Detroit Axle I have absolutely no trust in them producing anything with recognizable quality. As for reputation, The Better Business Bureau says it all with their "F" rating.
Reputation in business is everything. Amazon has probably spent billions of dollars building a top tier reputation. Who you, as a company associate with, can cause irreparable damage.
It is my opinion that Detroit Axle does not meet the minimum reputation standards of Amazon and should have all sales suspended and removed from your platform.
Ken

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Rack & Pinion

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DEALER OF JUNK AND RISKING YOUR LIFE
October 26th, 2023
• Previous review

THIS BUSINESS HAS AN "F" RATING WITH BBB.
In December 2021 I purchased a rack & pinion assembly for my SUV. It cost 165.00 plus about $480 installation. July 2022, seven months later, the new unit was leaking fluid and had to be replaced. It had a lifetime warranty, but I had to pay the shipping on the ~40lb assembly.
Again, I had to pay the $480 installation. Now September 2023 is 14 months later and the part is exhibiting the exact same failure. Spewing fluid making it extremely hazardous to drive the vehicle. I have lost faith in Detroit Axle and do not believe the quality standards align with industry standards.
The likelihood of having 2 units with the exacts same failure mode only demonstrates a lack of quality control. I have lost faith in them and requested a refund and was told there would be no refund. I have spent over $1,000.00 so far and am no further ahead than when I started.
In my opinion, this company preys on people in need then sells "cheap" inferior products throu Ebay and Amazon hoping the customers just moves on.

Tip for consumers:
Amazon and Ebay have good reputations and should distance themselves from the dealers of JUNK!

Products used:
Rack & Pinion

Crappy prducts and worse customer service
September 22nd, 2023
• Previous review

In December 2021 I purchased a rack & pinion assembly for my SUV. It cost 165.00 plus about $480 installation. July 2022, seven months later, the new unit was leaking fluid and had to be replaced. It had a lifetime warranty, but I had to pay the shipping on the ~40lb assembly.

Again, I had to pay the $480 installation. Now September 2023 is 14 months later and the part is exhibiting the exact same failure. Spewing fluid making it extremely hazardous to drive the vehicle. I have lost faith in Detroit Axle and do not believe the quality standards align with industry standards.

The likelihood of having 2 units with the exacts same failure mode only demonstrates a lack of quality control. I have requested a refund and was told there would be no refund. I have spent over $1,000.00 so far and am no further ahead than when I started.

In my opinion, this company preys on people in need then sells "cheap" inferior products hoping the customer just moves on.

It is no surprise the BBB gives them an "F" rating, The lowest grade possible! I am really surprised that some of your retail partners, Amazon or Walmart even consider your products with an "F" reputation. Perhaps they are not aware?

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Rack & Pinion

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Thumbnail of user aaronh637
1 review
2 helpful votes
February 16th, 2022

2004 buick lesabre I purchased a set of air shock Is conversion shocks installed them Put about 9:00 miles on them and they started making a creaking sound from the Springs I tried to go through the Internet Put about 9:00 miles on them and they started making a creaking sound from the Springs I tried to go through the Internet department The Internet department told me I need to put an invoice to show that someone diagnosed it I've been a professional mechanic for 35 years the shocks were sent to my shop I wouldn't charge myself to diagnose and/or put the shocks on so then I tried to call customer service customer service customer service told me they will only replace one shock my reply to them was if you bought a pair of sneakers and the souls fell off of 1 do you think the company would send you 1 sneaker I'm not asking for anything for free Just what I paid for Overall I was happy with the way the car sathe car set except for when you're not going on a true flat road the back of the car now sounds like an old mattress creakin

Tip for consumers:
It does make the car sit up a little higher than factory specifications The ride is OK may experience other noises coming from the rear end vehicle

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Rear coil over shocks

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Thumbnail of user td420
4 reviews
18 helpful votes
December 19th, 2023

I ordered parts online through Amazon and have tried to be understanding while the status of my order says "running late". I finally reach out to see what is going on with my order and am told it was already delivered. I explained I did not get the package. I was told FedEx delivered it so that's that. NO, THATS BETWEEN YOU AND FEDEX TO FIGURE OUT. You clearly don't have proof that it was delivered and now you look stupid and unprofessional! I would NOT recommend to buy ANY KIND OF PARTS FROM THIS COMPANY! They will not take responsibility for their poor quality of business.

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None, the product was never delivered and the seller is refusing to admit their responsibility

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Thumbnail of user tonit297
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 13th, 2023

Received the wrong order twice... they tell me it's correct. Most unhelpful people to deal with. They are extremely unhelpful.

Thumbnail of user chrisr2370
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 25th, 2023

First time ever dealing with D/A easy website ordering parts for my F450 front pads and rotors no time at all they were here only thing pads are correct but the rotors are not to small so I called them thought maybe they were missboxed (so called service rep) tells me I ordered wrong one said the correct ones are more expensive (of course) said if I pay to ship wrong ones back and pay the difference he will get the right ones on the way. I ordered what the site said would fit my truck so I feel I should not have to pay to return the wrong rotors(disappointed) I've ordered many of stuff online before
And if there was something not right it was handled i guess stick with what works went to my local parts place and have the correct ones from them should have done this in the first place. Thanks

Thumbnail of user jfftek
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 28th, 2023

Sent The Wrong Parts, Hassle to deal with customer service, spent about 2 hours taking to customer service, sending pictures and finally a video to get them to help.

Tip for consumers:
terrible company

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shocks

Thumbnail of user jonw474
1 review
5 helpful votes
April 4th, 2022
Verified purchase

Bought 4 or 5 Detroit axle wheel bearing hubs for my Impala and my daughters. Everyone went bad by about 20,000 miles. They were installed and torqued to specs with a high quality Snap-On torque wrench. Warranty is a scam, charged you high shipping for replacement bearing whereas shipping was free originally so ended up costing almost the same as original price.

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Detroit A. – Detroit Axle Rep

My name is Alexa, supervisor at Detroit Axle

Please allow me to rectify and resolve this issue for you, please call my direct number at your earliest convenience 248-965-8563 Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST or provide me a number i can call you back
Best regards,
Alexa

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