Teach1218

OK, so my 04 TL just died, R.I.P., and I found a '14 TSX online at a reputable dealer (Volkswagen). I believe it was a trade in. Anyway, there was a CarFax hit (accident report, no damage reported), but I felt pretty confident considering that the car drives like a dream and the dealership assured me the frame is good. OF COURSE, the next day, I noticed some sounds coming from the rear (left side, I believe), but only when I am on a bumpy road. This has sent me into major freakout mode thinking there is something majorly wrong that I can't fix. Car drives perfectly, no pull to either side with hands off wheel or when braking. I noticed very slight negative camber on the back tires (I just learned about that yesterday woo! hoo!), but I've read that's normal. My question: the car is immaculate inside and out and drives beautifully. Could rear noise indicate a super major issue? I'm ok with shock/strut/wheel issues. I'm just really worried about chassis damage

Thank you!!!

xtcnrice

Take it to a mechanic and get it inspected if you're still worried.

You probably should've brought a mechanic to the dealership for an inspection before signing the papers, but obviously that's a moot point now. Definitely do that next time you're buying a used car though!

Good luck

Teach1218

Yes, it was foolish of me, I know :/ I have an appointment tomorrow morning, but I'm hoping for the best. All panels are original, which is good, but I guess it could have hit a pothole or something.

BROlando

Impossible to tell anything from this post.

Let us know how the trip to the mechanic goes!

vinola

who knows, it might be some worn out bushings

NBP04TL4ME

Report back with results.

Teach1218

Thank you to all who responded. I took it to Acura this morning and they said it's just a manufacturing snafu and that they just needed to put in a wedge to stop the creaking (the creaking was coming from the left rear), The SA knew exactly what it was before they even took it to be assessed because he said he's seen it before. So, lucky me! Turns out the car really is in awesome shape! I will respond later with more specifics so that hopefully another owner can have some info if they also run into this,

Teach1218

Ok, what they told me is that the two rear jack points were too tight and that the back end creaked because there was no give. They created a wedge at the points on each side. No more creaking, thank goodness.

BROlando

That really doesn't sound right. This was an Acura dealership?

NBP04TL4ME

I agree with BROlando or at the very least, I don't understand the explanation. Can you post pictures of what they did to your car and/or what the repair order says?

xtcnrice

OP is describing this: https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-...r-curb-960226/

TSB: http://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/SB/B09-019.pdf

NBP04TL4ME

Thanks XTC

Teach1218

Yes, it was Acura!

Teach1218

This is awesome, thank you so much! I had limited context, so I could only describe it in general terms (as told to me).