Why is my car making a knocking noise in the back?
If you hear a knock or other odd sounds coming from below, the culprit is usually one of three parts of your system – your tie bar, ball joints or sway bar. All three of these can wear out with enough use, which could lead to some serious issues including total loss of steering control.
What are the symptoms of a bad suspension?
Suspension Warning Signs
- Continued bouncing after hitting bumps or a dipping when braking.
- A drifting or pulling to one side when turning corners.
- One side of the parked car sitting lower than the other side.
- Difficult steering.
- Unusually bumpy rides.
Why does my Nissan Camry make a clunking noise?
He said it is not a safety issue since everything is tight. One source of clunking noise in our Nissan were the seat belt retractors, whcih are mounted in the trunk. They work with an inertial weight and as they age can develop clunking sounds.
Why is there no strut on the rear of a Camry?
On the rear struts, there’s no upper strut bearing because the rear wheels don’t turn. So the strut rod passes thru a metal mounting plate with rubber bushings. Over time, these rubber bushings shrink from the heat they’re exposed to from the rear window.
Why does my car make a knocking noise when I drive over bumps?
These small inexpensive bushings wear out over time and can cause a knocking noise while driving over small cracks and bumps in the pavement. If you suspect this may be your problem and you would like to do a quick check, have a friend sit in the vehicle and close the door and listen for the noise.
What should I do if I hear a knocking noise in my car?
You stay outside the vehicle, grab the roof right above the driver’s door, and rock the vehicle from side to side like you are trying to roll it up on its side. If the person inside the vehicle can hear the noise, your sway bar bushings will need to be replaced.