Civic 2007 LX - klunky sound from rear and front when making turns.

[LuciDreamer]

Just bought my Honda Civic 2007 LX a couple of weeks ago after driving two 5-series bimmers in a row before... Here in Florida traffic is much worse and distances are longer compared to Canada where I moved from. Plus importing the BMW here with km not miles on the dashboard will be problematic.

Anyway, everything is ok with the Civic except those strange klunky or popping noises that occur occasionally when turning left or rigth. They sound more like a sheet of metal bang returning to its shape after bending or something. It's something I would not call serious, and possibly could live with, however, if that would cause a failure in the future, it better be fixed. On bumps or pots the car doesn't make those noises.

Anyone has any idea what causes this? Maybe a loose subframe somewhere or an issue with the suspension?

Thanks.

[HkyGrL2]

That happens to me too. Most of the time it's random too. I can't pin point it.
It sounds like it's coming from the back passenger side.
In my car it sounds like something falling over in the trunk. Like a big thump.
Is there a recall for anything similiar to this?!!!!

Originally Posted by LuciDreamer

Just bought my Honda Civic 2007 LX a couple of weeks ago after driving two 5-series bimmers in a row before... Here in Florida traffic is much worse and distances are longer compared to Canada where I moved from. Plus importing the BMW here with km not miles on the dashboard will be problematic.

Anyway, everything is ok with the Civic except those strange klunky or popping noises that occur occasionally when turning left or rigth. They sound more like a sheet of metal bang returning to its shape after bending or something. It's something I would not call serious, and possibly could live with, however, if that would cause a failure in the future, it better be fixed. On bumps or pots the car doesn't make those noises.

Anyone has any idea what causes this? Maybe a loose subframe somewhere or an issue with the suspension?

Thanks.

[AbsoluteGG]

i have the same noise when im making turns but like down a small incline and im sure im not scraping my car on the floor since there are no marks and i go down slowly. it does sound like sheet metal bending.

[LuciDreamer]

I read in other posts on this forum that some folks who had the same issue reported it went away after a few thousand miles..... well, if it doesn't disappear, I will take it to the dealer to inspect.

[IMTHEPUNISHER]

I've read several posts on here, about people's spare tires being loose in the trunk area, contributing to "strange clunking sounds".

[luckyslevin]

It's the junk in your trunk(the spare tire, jack, and wrench.) They sit loosly in place so during turning, bumps etc.. they jostle around making the light clunking noise.

[kero]

When my car is cold or sits for 5 hours or more when I turn the wheel left to right or right to left I have a loud clunk or thunk in the front end.

Might be similar to yours.

[IMTHEPUNISHER]

When I had my F-Body, I had to wrap all-sorta' dishtowels etc. around all the spare tire/jack equipment, lest it sound like I was haulin' around aluminum cans.

[LuciDreamer]

It's not the spare tire or loose stuff in the trunk, that's for sure!

The noise sounds like suspension or body issues. Really feel like taking a video clip or something to demonstrate this.

[beancenzo]

I have a similar noise on my 2006 Civic LX 4dr. Usually on very low speeds, there is some metal moving sound on the front left area. It makes the most noise when turning, like in/out of my driveway. I was thinking it had to do with the wheel area, but can't say for sure.

[kero]

When my car went to get the belt kit and motor mount, they checked my front end for this problem yet found nothing.

I am going to open a new case with Honda care line for this issue sinec my other two are solved by the TSB's.

[paynomind]

I have experienced the clunk in my front end.

Normally, it is in my driveway, after putting the car in reverse. it sounds almost like a subframe that is lose. I can't seem to MAKE it make the noise, it just happens on occation.

Its been happening to me for a year, so apparently nothing is going to fall off, but it is annoying. Anyone have any ideas?

[NoMoreHonda]

Originally Posted by beancenzo

I have a similar noise on my 2006 Civic LX 4dr. Usually on very low speeds, there is some metal moving sound on the front left area. It makes the most noise when turning, like in/out of my driveway. I was thinking it had to do with the wheel area, but can't say for sure.

Ask them for a new engine mount for ur metal moving sound on the front left area. it's a well known issue. I had mine done. it's all good now.

[NoMoreHonda]

Originally Posted by LuciDreamer

It's not the spare tire or loose stuff in the trunk, that's for sure!

The noise sounds like suspension or body issues. Really feel like taking a video clip or something to demonstrate this.

i had the same problem.. it's the suspension..

they replaced all my rear shocks..

god.. you won't believe all the problems i had my 06' civic..

- oil leak (2 days in the shop)
- engine mount replacement (1 day)
- rear suspension replacement (1 day)
- brake noise (gone to dealer 5 times they say they cannot hear it #@$ deafs)
- buzzing noise at low rpm (going for a new belt soon)
- noise from glove box (have to leave the glove box open to make it disappear)
- dashboard does not fit (2 times in dealer.. could not get it right)

someone start a petition please!!!

[truflip]

wow.. Canada to FLA. u are one lucky SOB!
escape the cold, EH?
btw nice car.. but i cant help u with this one =(

[kero]

Originally Posted by paynomind

I have experienced the clunk in my front end.

Normally, it is in my driveway, after putting the car in reverse. it sounds almost like a subframe that is lose. I can't seem to MAKE it make the noise, it just happens on occation.

Its been happening to me for a year, so apparently nothing is going to fall off, but it is annoying. Anyone have any ideas?

This is one of the open issues honda car has yet to help me solve.

I have had this clunk as you mention for 8000 miles.

At least the belt kit and mount took away some of my noises :)

[PurdueME]

Does this clunking problem occur only when you turn the wheel full left or full right, if it only occurs during these situations, it is probably the suspension bottoming out, as when you turn the wheel all the way to the right or left the car will drop a bit, and that causes problems as things are lower than they should be...have the same problem with my grand marquis...horrible sound...I feel so self conscious when it happens...maybe lower control arm smacking the frame, that or some type of turning limiter...I am not really sure how things look underneath the car as I don't have one yet

[FG2z_K]

Originally Posted by NoMoreHonda

i had the same problem.. it's the suspension..

they replaced all my rear shocks..

god.. you won't believe all the problems i had my 06' civic..

- oil leak (2 days in the shop)
- engine mount replacement (1 day)
- rear suspension replacement (1 day)
- brake noise (gone to dealer 5 times they say they cannot hear it #@$ deafs)
- buzzing noise at low rpm (going for a new belt soon)
- noise from glove box (have to leave the glove box open to make it disappear)
- dashboard does not fit (2 times in dealer.. could not get it right)

someone start a petition please!!!

I think I have as many trouble as you do.

[k20prsi]

I am having this same issue but only due to hitting a pothole and popping the tire. Now this noise happens when I'm turning left or right. Since the pothole incident, I got new tires, balanced, and alignment, but this noise persists. I am thinking its time to use the warranty. But before I does anybody have any input as to what could be the cause of this issue?

[beto]

Originally Posted by kero

This is one of the open issues honda car has yet to help me solve.

I have had this clunk as you mention for 8000 miles.

At least the belt kit and mount took away some of my noises :)

Hey Kero, I too had the same cold clunk sound when first turning the wheel, moving out of the garage. It has happened since new. However, it went away all on it's own once I reached around 12K miles. I now have 16K and haven't heard it since.
The buzzing sound at 1500rpm became apparent at around 10K miles. I had the belt replaced under the TSB last week. However, the buzzing sound is still there after I drive the car for an extended time. Did yours go away completely?
BTW, my car is a LX GG 4dr. manual trans.