Suspension noise

ZERO-TO-XC60 · Feb 18th, 2012, 22:33

when I go over speed bumps , there is slightly clunky noise like the shocker is lose. Sounds like its front passenger side but could be rear passenger ?
Car runs fine at speed and cornering with no float or instability.
Noise doesnt happen on general road driving unless I go over anything bumpy or hit the occasional pothole which is obviously rare on our well groomed uk highways - not !!!

any ideas ?

Gonna drop it in at dealer in a few weeks and will mention. not sure if it is a warranty covered item ? car is just 2 yrs old so dont expect it to be anything major but I cant stand rattles or knocks etc

thanks
Andy

wimorrison · Feb 18th, 2012, 22:40

Might seem silly but check that the passenger seat belt is in the correct place - I used to get a clunk until I realised it was the buckle knocking against the pillar, and for some reason it is always the wrong way round after someone takes it off

goodinr · Feb 19th, 2012, 08:59

Had a new C70 which had only done 11000 miles when same thing happened, mentioned at first service the clonk and they found worn out suspension bushes which were replaced in a couple of hours and cured the noise.
was surprised it happened at this mileage but seemed like an easy fix, Ron.

DavidG · Feb 19th, 2012, 20:54

Some of us had this problem about this time last year -if you search the posts for suspension knocking or front suspension you will find some answers that may be relevant.
The front suspension upper mount rubbers on some earlier cars had failed-rectification was all done under warranty

David

ZERO-TO-XC60 · Feb 20th, 2012, 21:58

Wimorrison - yeh agree about seatbelt its a right pain !

Noise is def suspension related - read the earlier posts and it sounds the likely cause. Only done 24k in 2yrs with mainly me n the missus with no other load carried. Not used off road - just the usual pothole / speedbump ridden roads of preston !

Will be droppin her in on my return from vancouver in a fortnight !

Thanks for comments ! Sounds like dealers will be footin the bill under warranty - I'll be taking a copy of the earlier thread on suspension rubbers.

Feb 18th, 2012, 22:33	#1
ZERO-TO-XC60 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2013 21:59 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PRESTON	Suspension noise when I go over speed bumps , there is slightly clunky noise like the shocker is lose. Sounds like its front passenger side but could be rear passenger ? Car runs fine at speed and cornering with no float or instability. Noise doesnt happen on general road driving unless I go over anything bumpy or hit the occasional pothole which is obviously rare on our well groomed uk highways - not !!! any ideas ? Gonna drop it in at dealer in a few weeks and will mention. not sure if it is a warranty covered item ? car is just 2 yrs old so dont expect it to be anything major but I cant stand rattles or knocks etc thanks Andy __________________ Now the proud owner of XC60 D5AWD SE Lux Manual Stone Black / style pack 2 / mantus 18s / tints / performance sound and sub.

Feb 18th, 2012, 22:40	#2
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	Might seem silly but check that the passenger seat belt is in the correct place - I used to get a clunk until I realised it was the buckle knocking against the pillar, and for some reason it is always the wrong way round after someone takes it off __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Feb 19th, 2012, 08:59	#3
goodinr White D5 AWD RDesign Auto Last Online: Jul 19th, 2014 15:27 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: teesside	suspension clunk Had a new C70 which had only done 11000 miles when same thing happened, mentioned at first service the clonk and they found worn out suspension bushes which were replaced in a couple of hours and cured the noise. was surprised it happened at this mileage but seemed like an easy fix, Ron.

Feb 20th, 2012, 21:58	#5
ZERO-TO-XC60 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2013 21:59 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PRESTON	Thanks for reply Wimorrison - yeh agree about seatbelt its a right pain ! Noise is def suspension related - read the earlier posts and it sounds the likely cause. Only done 24k in 2yrs with mainly me n the missus with no other load carried. Not used off road - just the usual pothole / speedbump ridden roads of preston ! Will be droppin her in on my return from vancouver in a fortnight ! Thanks for comments ! Sounds like dealers will be footin the bill under warranty - I'll be taking a copy of the earlier thread on suspension rubbers. __________________ Now the proud owner of XC60 D5AWD SE Lux Manual Stone Black / style pack 2 / mantus 18s / tints / performance sound and sub.

Feb 19th, 2012, 20:54	#4
DavidG Junior Member Last Online: Jun 8th, 2016 20:22 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Sussex	Some of us had this problem about this time last year -if you search the posts for suspension knocking or front suspension you will find some answers that may be relevant. The front suspension upper mount rubbers on some earlier cars had failed-rectification was all done under warranty David

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