2013 XC60 AWD thudding from rear

Liam2594 · Jan 11th, 2021, 16:07

Afternoon everyone,

Recently purchased a 2013 XC60 D5 AWD, all going ok (ish), as with all used car buys you get to find its little foibles as you go.

One thing I'm noticing is a a thudding/thumping noise from what sounds like the rear of the car. This seems to happen at lower speeds when coming up to a roundabout, letting off and then getting back on the power as an example. I'm slightly concerned thinking it could be the diff making the noise, however thought I'd ask here in case anyone had similar issues in the past.

Thanks in advance.

Tannaton · Jan 11th, 2021, 20:11

Sorted this once on a V50 - it was the jack loose in the boot...

Seriously though I would check in the boot area for anything rattling about.

When the diff's go it's usually a whine and it's very rare. Under normal driving there is little to no power going to the rear (past the AOC coupling) - I would check engine mountings first.

Maybe get someone to drive you so you can sit in the rear and get a better idea which end of the car it is coming from?

Whyman · Jan 11th, 2021, 21:28

I had a funny knocking noise from the rear and the car seemed a little odd but I had not been driving it much due to COVID.

Turned out to be a broken near side rear spring.

Worth a check!

AP90 · Jan 12th, 2021, 08:36

Maybe have a look at the trailing arm bushes

Tannaton · Jan 12th, 2021, 08:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whyman

I had a funny knocking noise from the rear and the car seemed a little odd but I had not been driving it much due to COVID.

Turned out to be a broken near side rear spring.

Worth a check!

That's definitely worth checking out as it has the potential to take the tyre out (the front springs are certainly close enough, not sure on the rear)...

Liam2594 · Jan 12th, 2021, 19:03

That's good news and kind of puts me at ease slightly. Thanks for the notes people. Had already checked the boot, can't see anything in there knocking about. Will be time t get underneath and have a good look.

Jan 11th, 2021, 16:07	#1
Liam2594 New Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2021 08:29 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Kent	2013 XC60 AWD thudding from rear Afternoon everyone, Recently purchased a 2013 XC60 D5 AWD, all going ok (ish), as with all used car buys you get to find its little foibles as you go. One thing I'm noticing is a a thudding/thumping noise from what sounds like the rear of the car. This seems to happen at lower speeds when coming up to a roundabout, letting off and then getting back on the power as an example. I'm slightly concerned thinking it could be the diff making the noise, however thought I'd ask here in case anyone had similar issues in the past. Thanks in advance.

Jan 11th, 2021, 20:11	#2
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Yesterday 19:50 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Sorted this once on a V50 - it was the jack loose in the boot... Seriously though I would check in the boot area for anything rattling about. When the diff's go it's usually a whine and it's very rare. Under normal driving there is little to no power going to the rear (past the AOC coupling) - I would check engine mountings first. Maybe get someone to drive you so you can sit in the rear and get a better idea which end of the car it is coming from? __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Jan 11th, 2021, 21:28	#3
Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:32 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	I had a funny knocking noise from the rear and the car seemed a little odd but I had not been driving it much due to COVID. Turned out to be a broken near side rear spring. Worth a check! __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic

Jan 12th, 2021, 08:36	#4
AP90 Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2024 22:37 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Cornwall	Maybe have a look at the trailing arm bushes

Jan 12th, 2021, 19:03	#6
Liam2594 New Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2021 08:29 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Kent	That's good news and kind of puts me at ease slightly. Thanks for the notes people. Had already checked the boot, can't see anything in there knocking about. Will be time t get underneath and have a good look.

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