I have a 2005 TL AT with approximately 167k miles (no mods) . For over 8 months I've noticed a sound coming from the right front side of the vehicle when I slowly accelerate from a stop. I cannot hear the higher pitched clanking sound when I accelerate fast, nor do hear the noise after roughly 15 mph. I can hear the sound when turning left and right and also going straight. It sounds like something metal is turning inside then dropping, but I could be wrong. I believe the noise is vehicle speed related, not RPM related. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I've added a link to the video I took.

Thanks!!

 

That's a weird one, dunno.

Broken sway bar end link?
Is the passenger side motor mount shot?

 

I'll have to check both of those. A local Honda mechanic say it may be the axle but not so sure it is. I know it's not the cv joint.

 

Usually if the end links are gone, the noise is only audible when going over rough terrain when the LCA's are moving, but going on a flat surface although you say you know it's not a CV joint, I'd make a double check. When turning in a figure 8 and accelerating, no noise? Also check the intermediate bearing, but that will usually cause a vibration.

 

Get the car up on jack stands and check those front axles. Usually from slow acceleration, a bad axle will generate a popping, clunking or clicking sound. Facing the front bumper, grab the axle straight on and push in and out. If you have any play in it at all, that's your source. Suspension sounds would usually be heard when going over a rough surface or cutting the wheel.

Engine mount is usually under all types of acceleration.