Almost like something is loose with the steering/suspension. I've even had a crack in a subframe near a control arm (1981 VW Jetta) years ago that made a similar noise, so imagine my suprise when it turned out to be these cross brace bolts. Picking up my X5 on Friday and I’m terrified it’s going to have the same issue as the others. The service dept has contacted the regional tech rep to see what causes the knocking sound. Same issue with knocking/popping noise coming from the right/passenger rear side when going over a bump, especially a sharp bump. MY 2002 BMW 325i right front suspension makes clunking or cracking noise when make turns or going over bumps. Picking up my X5 on Friday and I�m terrified it�s going to have the same issue as the others. This week we saw a long time customer concerned about a BMW making noise over bumps. When I am driving <20 mph and going over bumps, I am hearing a "clack" or knocking sound coming from the rear. I’m very sensitive to creaks, rattles, etc...and there are zero. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 9 of 9 Posts. What threw me was the temp related changes. Ive owned and wrenched on cars for over 20 years now. Must say I am a bit disappointed. Neither time they were able to replicate the sound or found issues with the suspension. Comes from the rear top lift. I own a 2005 BMW X5 4.4. No, it's going over small bumps, or crevices. I have a feeling that I am going to get the old, "Customer complaint cannot be replicated, no problem found", 2019 G05 X5 40i, Phytonic Blue, Black Extended Merino Leather Interior. My 2014 x5 35i has been in shop for 2 weeks now. PLease do us a favour and ask your dealer what the buletin number was? Wed Nov 22, 2017 1:02 pm . I have noticed over the last couple of weeks a knocking noise has developed from the front end of my Civic when travelling over uneven road surface at low speed 10mph-30mph. They replaced the bushings and then control arms and still has the noise mentioned earlier in the post when going over bumps or small incline. The notes say they replaced both lower wishbones with improved parts with Index # 05+. ... Clunking noise when going over bumps. Thank you both for your advice! 2014 X5 35i X-Drive M-Sport | MPPK | MPE | KW V3 | 22" AG M615. It used to drive me crazy, I know the feeling! Clunking Noise When You Drive Over Bumps Inspection. Question - My BMW X3 is making a clunking noise Assistant: Where - IM. A week later, same sound comes back although under different circumstances. The diagnosis was cracked and worn lower control arm bushings. I've started hearing thumping/clunking noise when backing up from my driveway going over a small ditch with steering wheel turned left. 2007 X5 4.8i. Clunking Noise When Driving Your Car, SUV or Truck Over Bumps? I have noticed since new, that sometimes it will make a clunking sound when going over a bump or into/out of a driveway. Have this same issue on our F15. Our X5 is solid as a rock. I won't have the car back until later next week. I wonder if it's coming from the suspension. I took my car in twice with exactly the same issue: thump noise while going up/down hill with the steering wheel turned all the way to the left. Technician drove with me want was able to reproduce the noise. I had the same issue on my E70 and after so many trips to the dealership with no luck to find the root cause, I found it myself, it was the latch where the back seat locks to secure it. Have replaced all upper and lower control arms, struts including upper mount and all bump stops and hardware, sway bar end links, axle, and bearing/hub assembly. I have similar issue and the dealer said it needs to replace the ball joint. On either side, in my case it was the right side, I just used the black electric tape on the metal piece, and the friction was reduced to zero, no more cluck noise. But I hope this will help others as the dealers really do not have a clue. Lately, when I hit a bump, there is a clunking noise in the front in the vicinity of the wheels. Has anyone experienced a loud clunk noise accompanied with a … Had the car lifted, upgraded the bushings, camber arms and a wheel alignment done. It was pouring rain 45 degrees (extreme cold for central Florida). This stuff works awesome on all kinds of squeaks and rattles. From squeaks that drive you crazy all the way through to clunks that make you question the safety of your vehicle. Seems they still haven't changed the design to address this. Re: Clunking noise when going over bumps Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:12 pm Sounds like maybe wheel bearing or lower ball joint . Got my car back after 40 days. Discussion Starter • #1 • Jan 5, 2006. 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