Why do I hear a clunk when I turn?

Tie Rods: A clunking sound as you turn can be a sign of a loose or busted tie rod. Ball Joints: If the creaking you hear is getting progressively louder over time, a faulty ball joint may be causing the unsettling sounds.

What makes a thunk sound?

Clunking noises that happen when you drive your car over bumps could be from the following: Worn or damaged struts. Worn or damaged leaf spring shackles. Worn or damaged control arms.

Why does my car make a heavy thunk sound?

My brush guard was hanging loose for a while and definitely didn’t result in a thunk thunk thunk noise (more of a consistent scraping) so you may be able to rule that out. Heavy *thunk* sounds might indicate loose lug nuts, might want to check them too. Before you zipping off anywhere @ 70 mph.

What kind of car is thunking at 40 mph?

I have a reasonably new (2007) Toyota RAV4 and just noticed last night that when I get up to about 30-40 mph, I start hearing (and feeling) a light thunk, thunk, thunk coming from the driver’s side front wheel.

Why does my car’s front wheel make a clicking noise?

CV joints can make that rather unpleasant noise when they go bad. It doesn’t normally “go away” and it might be a stretch for an ’07. in general, those make a loud clicking sound on turns. not out of the question, but usually the symptoms are different. The wheels on the car go thunk, thunk, thunk. Thunk thunk thunk. Wheel is out of balance.

Why does my car make a humming noise when I turn?

Bad coupling might be the reason your car is making noises when making a tight turn. On the other hand, the bearings carry the load when your car shifts weight when making a turn. So if what you hear is more like humming noises, check the wheel bearings. Ignoring this can make your tire wear uneven. In worse cases, it can create a wobbling wheel.

My brush guard was hanging loose for a while and definitely didn’t result in a thunk thunk thunk noise (more of a consistent scraping) so you may be able to rule that out. Heavy *thunk* sounds might indicate loose lug nuts, might want to check them too. Before you zipping off anywhere @ 70 mph.

I have a reasonably new (2007) Toyota RAV4 and just noticed last night that when I get up to about 30-40 mph, I start hearing (and feeling) a light thunk, thunk, thunk coming from the driver’s side front wheel.

CV joints can make that rather unpleasant noise when they go bad. It doesn’t normally “go away” and it might be a stretch for an ’07. in general, those make a loud clicking sound on turns. not out of the question, but usually the symptoms are different. The wheels on the car go thunk, thunk, thunk. Thunk thunk thunk. Wheel is out of balance.

A bad coupling is a reason for your car making the commotion at the time of a tight turn. However, inspect the wheel bearings when the noise appears like humming. The bearings carry the load when a vehicle shifts its weight during a turn. Ignoring the problem will create uneven tire wear or even wobbling wheel if the matter turns serious.