2012 TL AWD - Clunking noises over bumps
#1
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2012 TL AWD - Clunking noises over bumps
Okay I am getting really fed up with this issue. The car has done it since before my TEIN SS install and I was hoping that would have fixed it. Still does it. It does not do it on the passenger side when it hits bumps only the driver side. And it's not all bumps.
I have searched for days here and no one really gave an answer. Could be welds in the rear door seams, could be needing felt installed under driver seat (I have different rails on my 2012 vs the older ones, this won't work). Could be end links on the sway bar. (unsure if it';s the front or rear) as it is hard to narrow down. I think the rear but not sure.
I am unsure how to tell if it's the sway bar without disconnecting the end links which I plan to do soon when I get some time. But has anyone actually had this issue and resolved it? If so what is the actual fix? Any pictures of what the fix is?
Car only has 10k of miles.
I have searched for days here and no one really gave an answer. Could be welds in the rear door seams, could be needing felt installed under driver seat (I have different rails on my 2012 vs the older ones, this won't work). Could be end links on the sway bar. (unsure if it';s the front or rear) as it is hard to narrow down. I think the rear but not sure.
I am unsure how to tell if it's the sway bar without disconnecting the end links which I plan to do soon when I get some time. But has anyone actually had this issue and resolved it? If so what is the actual fix? Any pictures of what the fix is?
Car only has 10k of miles.
#3
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Okay I am getting really fed up with this issue. The car has done it since before my TEIN SS install and I was hoping that would have fixed it. Still does it. It does not do it on the passenger side when it hits bumps only the driver side. And it's not all bumps.
I have searched for days here and no one really gave an answer. Could be welds in the rear door seams, could be needing felt installed under driver seat (I have different rails on my 2012 vs the older ones, this won't work). Could be end links on the sway bar. (unsure if it';s the front or rear) as it is hard to narrow down. I think the rear but not sure.
I am unsure how to tell if it's the sway bar without disconnecting the end links which I plan to do soon when I get some time. But has anyone actually had this issue and resolved it? If so what is the actual fix? Any pictures of what the fix is?
Car only has 10k of miles.
I have searched for days here and no one really gave an answer. Could be welds in the rear door seams, could be needing felt installed under driver seat (I have different rails on my 2012 vs the older ones, this won't work). Could be end links on the sway bar. (unsure if it';s the front or rear) as it is hard to narrow down. I think the rear but not sure.
I am unsure how to tell if it's the sway bar without disconnecting the end links which I plan to do soon when I get some time. But has anyone actually had this issue and resolved it? If so what is the actual fix? Any pictures of what the fix is?
Car only has 10k of miles.
#4
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It's either up front or the rear. Unsure as it sounds like its right under me.
Definitely not the seat, no noises. I hit it a bit too like some say when sitting in it to try and make the noise and no movement or noises.
Definitely not the seat, no noises. I hit it a bit too like some say when sitting in it to try and make the noise and no movement or noises.
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Burning Brakes
I have this issue as well. It seems to come from my rear passenger side. Its like a thump or clunk while going over uneven roads at speeds less than 30mph. The noise seems to lessen during hot days. I have replaced the strut on that corner of the car and it didn't help. I talked to a member who disconnected his sway bar, and the noise was still there. I think the noise is either in the suspension linkage or in the rear sub-frame.
#10
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I have this issue as well. It seems to come from my rear passenger side. Its like a thump or clunk while going over uneven roads at speeds less than 30mph. The noise seems to lessen during hot days. I have replaced the strut on that corner of the car and it didn't help. I talked to a member who disconnected his sway bar, and the noise was still there. I think the noise is either in the suspension linkage or in the rear sub-frame.
---Lets try to keep this topic alive till we find a resolution for this. BEcause I see many in my searches are having this problem and not able to fix it.
#11
Burning Brakes
No idea! Is there a way to check that?
Not on speed bumps at all. See probmxstyle response. My exact issue and the way it shows itself.
This is exactly how mine shows itself. Uneven roads, bumps, clunk/thump noises. Like man holes do it if they stick up a hair. Not sure which part on the suspension you mean by linkage. All my strut housing was replaced including new camber/toe arms in the back.
---Lets try to keep this topic alive till we find a resolution for this. BEcause I see many in my searches are having this problem and not able to fix it.
Not on speed bumps at all. See probmxstyle response. My exact issue and the way it shows itself.
This is exactly how mine shows itself. Uneven roads, bumps, clunk/thump noises. Like man holes do it if they stick up a hair. Not sure which part on the suspension you mean by linkage. All my strut housing was replaced including new camber/toe arms in the back.
---Lets try to keep this topic alive till we find a resolution for this. BEcause I see many in my searches are having this problem and not able to fix it.
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AcuraEnthusiast
I'm getting the same noise from my driver front side. A couple of people have said it's the sway bar link. I jacked up the car and checked both right and left side.. definitely left side seems to be off from the right side. I'm looking to see if I can get it from the dealer and change it out myself today.
Left picture is right front.... right picture is left front. You can see the difference.
Left picture is right front.... right picture is left front. You can see the difference.
#14
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I'm getting the same noise from my driver front side. A couple of people have said it's the sway bar link. I jacked up the car and checked both right and left side.. definitely left side seems to be off from the right side. I'm looking to see if I can get it from the dealer and change it out myself today.
Left picture is right front.... right picture is left front. You can see the difference.
Left picture is right front.... right picture is left front. You can see the difference.
#15
I have an 09 and have the same thing I think. When I hit a bump or pothole I hear like a thump/rattle sound from the driver front, but not sure if it's the wheel or the suspension. Have had the sound since bought car 3 yrs ago with 14,000mi on it.
#16
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The issue with mine, was that the right side nut was very loose. Mechanic said it was a few turns from being completely off. After he tightened them, I no longer hear the noise. You can actually see it in the picture. There is a space in the first pic.
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Was that on the front or rear? I know I have checked my fronts already but not the rears. Will have to check again soon.
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I have the same issue. Driving out of my neighborhood daily over street cracks, and it sounds like a muted "pop" or thump. I only seem to hear it when driving below 40mph. Annoying as hell - never had a car that made that sort of sound over minor bumps. I've reported it twice to the dealer and they said everything under there (rear suspension) was tight. I had one of their loaner cars - same year TL as mine - and it made the same exact sound, so I agree with others that it may be a characteristic of the car. Frustrating.
#22
If you get that clunking noise, check your sway bar links! Front and back, left and right.
I have the issue myself and noticed the nut was kinda loose and a bit bent. Almost like gtinmia's pics above.
A loose nut in the suspension components may be good enough for a global recall ?
I have the issue myself and noticed the nut was kinda loose and a bit bent. Almost like gtinmia's pics above.
A loose nut in the suspension components may be good enough for a global recall ?
#24
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I have the same issue. Driving out of my neighborhood daily over street cracks, and it sounds like a muted "pop" or thump. I only seem to hear it when driving below 40mph. Annoying as hell - never had a car that made that sort of sound over minor bumps. I've reported it twice to the dealer and they said everything under there (rear suspension) was tight. I had one of their loaner cars - same year TL as mine - and it made the same exact sound, so I agree with others that it may be a characteristic of the car. Frustrating.
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