Common questions

Why does my car make a clunking noise when driving over bumps?

Why does my car make a clunking noise when driving over bumps?

Clunking noises that happen when you drive your car over bumps could be from the following: When it comes to diagnosing a clunking noise when driving over bumps, a road test is required to determine the sound. Before you take the vehicle on a road test, you need to walk around the vehicle to ensure that there is nothing falling off the vehicle.

Why does my Subaru Ascent clunk when going over bumps?

There is an occasional clunking sound coming from the right front when going over some bumps while driving straight. Doesn’t happen all the time, but some bumps cause the problem. I have read others having issues with clunking but not much in the way of resolutions. I am still piecing together the pattern of what might cause it.

What makes a thumping sound when going over bumps?

Here is what’s going on with my recently purchased WK 06 – When ever I go over bumps I hear a sound that seems to be coming from the front right side (wheel area) and it makes a ‘thumping’, ‘clunking’ sound, it almost gives you the impression the front strut is ‘loose’. Like I said, it only does it when going over a bump or pothole.

Why does my car make a knocking noise when I change the tire?

The lug nuts are what keeps your tire on the wheel of your vehicle and what you need to remove if you’re changing out a flat tire. If you’ve recently swapped out your tire, either because it was flat or even just because you had your tires rotated, then perhaps the lug nuts were not properly retightened.

Why does my front wheel make a clunking noise?

If you’re hitting potholes or bumps, you will definitely notice a loud knocking or clunking sound as a result. Replacing the struts on your vehicle can be a rather expensive repair job overall. New struts typically cost somewhere between $600 and $750 to get done. The wheels on your car are attached to the suspension system by some ball joints.

There is an occasional clunking sound coming from the right front when going over some bumps while driving straight. Doesn’t happen all the time, but some bumps cause the problem. I have read others having issues with clunking but not much in the way of resolutions. I am still piecing together the pattern of what might cause it.

Why does my car make a knocking noise when I hit a bump?

Broken struts can create a knocking sound that will be most noticeable when you are on rough roads. If you’re hitting potholes or bumps, you will definitely notice a loud knocking or clunking sound as a result. Replacing the struts on your vehicle can be a rather expensive repair job overall.

Why is my front suspension clunking Under my Truck?

You might not know what that “clunk” under your truck is coming from, but you can be sure it means something is wrong. This guide will walk through the suspension issues most likely to make your truck bump in a bad way.

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