Suspension & Shock Problems Analysis Cases

Analysis of suspension noise, shock absorber failures, and ride quality issues.

2003 Lexus GX 470 Check Engine Light and Suspension Issue
2003 Lexus GX 470
The owner of a 2003 Lexus GX 470 reports that the check engine light, along with VSC and VSC TRAC lights, illuminated. After clearing the codes, the l...
Lexus GX 470 Check Engine Light
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1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Air Suspension to Struts Conversion
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
The owner of a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is converting the air suspension system to conventional struts. They are looking for instructions on bypassing t...
suspension air suspension strut conversion
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Intermittent Rattle Noise from Front Wheel Area
2003 Nissan Altima
The owner reports an intermittent rattle noise coming from the front wheel area of their 2003 Nissan Altima. The noise occurs during driving, starting...
Nissan Altima suspension
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2007 Honda CR-V Intermittent Washboard Noise Diagnosis
2007 Honda CR-V
The owner of a 2007 Honda CR-V reports an intermittent issue where the vehicle feels like it is driving over a washboard. This sensation occurs sudden...
Honda CR-V suspension
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Potential Suspension Damage from Minor Collision
2006-2011 Honda Civic
The owner reports that their parked Honda Civic was scraped on the left rear wheel by another vehicle moving slowly. They are concerned that this mino...
suspension collision wear
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Grinding and Rattling Noise from Front Left Wheel
2001 Kia Magentis
The owner reports a grinding noise coming from the front left of the vehicle that started off barely noticeable and gradually worsened over approximat...
wheel_bearing ball_joint CV_axle
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Jeep Cherokee Suspension Shake at 40-45 mph
1985 Jeep Cherokee
The owner recently purchased a 1985 Jeep Cherokee with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine and automatic transmission. While the car runs perfectly, it begins to...
suspension vibration steering
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2003 Honda Accord Vibration Issue Above 45 MPH
2003 Honda Accord
The owner reports a slight vibration in the steering wheel and a humming noise from the front of the vehicle when driving over 45 MPH. At speeds under...
Honda Accord vibration
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1999 Saturn SL1 Groaning Noise Diagnosis
1999 Saturn SL1
The owner reports a groaning noise coming from the front of their 1999 Saturn SL1, which seems to worsen when turning. They have attempted basic diagn...
Saturn SL1 wheel bearing
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2004 Honda Accord Vibration at 50-65mph
2004 Honda Accord
The owner reports that their 2004 Honda Accord, with approximately 50,000 miles, vibrates significantly when accelerating between 50-65 mph. The vibra...
Honda Accord vibration
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Upper Ball Joint Replacement on Chevy G20 Van
1996-2002 Chevrolet G20
The owner reports that after lending their Chevy G20 van to a family member, they noticed the front passenger wheel appears bowed at the top, with a s...
Chevrolet G20 suspension
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Diagnosing Growling Noise from CV Joint
2005 Chevy Malibu
The vehicle owner reports a growling noise coming from the front end while making left turns, especially when applying the brakes. After a front end a...
Chevy Malibu CV Joint
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1999 Chevrolet Blazer Front Wheel Noise Diagnosis
1999 Chevrolet Blazer
The owner reports a loud grinding noise coming from the front passenger side wheel area. Describing the sound as similar to a card in bicycle spokes b...
Chevrolet Blazer wheel bearing
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2001 Ford Explorer Vibration When Turning
2001 Ford Explorer
The owner reports experiencing a vibration in their 2001 Ford Explorer that occurs only when making a turn from a stop, describing it as feeling like ...
Ford Explorer Vibration
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2006 Scion TC Suspension Shaking Issue
2006 Scion TC
The owner of a 2006 Scion TC reports that the vehicle experiences significant shaking and wobbling, particularly noticeable at higher speeds. This iss...
suspension shaking vehicle stability
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Clunking Noise from Front Suspension in 1999 Ford Ranger
1999 Ford Ranger
The owner of a 1999 Ford Ranger V6 2WD with 71,000 miles reports a clunking noise from the front of the truck, which only occurs in hot weather after ...
Ford Ranger suspension
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2004 Pontiac Grand Am Clicking/Rattling Noise Diagnosis
2004 Pontiac Grand Am
The owner reports a rapid clicking and rattling noise coming from the front right side of their 2004 Pontiac Grand Am when driving over rough roads or...
Pontiac Grand Am suspension noise
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2000 BMW 740 Steering Wheel Vibration Diagnosis
2000 BMW 740
The owner reports that starting around 40 mph, a light application of brakes causes the steering wheel to oscillate back and forth. The vibration can ...
BMW steering vibration suspension issues
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