What makes a thumping noise when a car is moving?

What makes a thumping noise when a car is moving?

Rhythmic thumping noise when car’s moving 1 Rotated both front tires to rear 2 Inspected the tires while rotating and saw nothing out of ordinary 3 Checked the pressure and everything’s good. 4 All lug nuts torqued to spec 5 Visual inspection of brake rotors and calipers seems fine

Why does my rear suspension make a knocking noise?

There are several things that could be causing the knocking sound from the rear suspension. My first guess was worn out bushings allowing metal-to-metal contact, broken sway bar end-links, or worn out shock mounts (top or bottom). If you can, pop the rear tire off and inspect the suspension mounts for cracked rubber or worn out parts.

Why does my front brake rotor make a thumping noise?

Check the front brake rotors for a rusty spot exactly the size of a brake pad. Are you feeling it through the brake pedal when lightly applying the brake? You don’t say, but if the car was parked for a while in moist conditions, the pad may have rusted to the rotor and the spot may be thumping on every rotation.

What kind of noise does a car make when backing up?

Noise: Banging or clunking while making a turn, backing up, or rapid deceleration (like on a freeway off-ramp). Noise gets worse in warmer weather

What’s the thumping noise coming from the rear?

Thumping/Knocking noise coming from the rear (suspension?) As of lately my car started to make thumping/knocking sounds whilst driving over speed bumps (at regular speed) I drive a 2001 renault laguna 1.8 16v with about 218,000km (about 135500 miles) on the clock.

There are several things that could be causing the knocking sound from the rear suspension. My first guess was worn out bushings allowing metal-to-metal contact, broken sway bar end-links, or worn out shock mounts (top or bottom). If you can, pop the rear tire off and inspect the suspension mounts for cracked rubber or worn out parts.

Why does my car make a loud thump?

This would make a loud thump. Check the exhaust. If a hanger has come loose or broken it will allow the exhaust to move excessively and strike the under-body of the car when big bumps are hit. Check that loose items are secured. Items in the trunk (boot) can cause all kinds of noise.

Check the front brake rotors for a rusty spot exactly the size of a brake pad. Are you feeling it through the brake pedal when lightly applying the brake? You don’t say, but if the car was parked for a while in moist conditions, the pad may have rusted to the rotor and the spot may be thumping on every rotation.