Drivers hear rattling or dragging noises from transmissions
40 posts across 2 communities in the last 30 days; 98% from r/MechanicAdvice.
“My car has been making this clunking/rattling noise from my front drivers side anytime I go over any bumps. The sway bar bushings have been replaced, the ball joint and control arm were also changed but the problem is still happening. What could it be? 2011 Chevy suburban 8…”
“This is a video of the noise that my 2008 honda element Ex awd automatic makes. This was a mild one and it has been louder in the past. It mostly happens when accelerating from a stop. Mechanic diagnosed it during a pre purchase inspection as a issue with worn mounts. I would…”
“I could use help from some professionals, because I am stumped! In this video, you can hear a rattling noise start suddenly around 2500rpm, at 7 seconds, 17, and 27 (each time I get into the throttle a bit). At first I thought it was a heat shield rattling but nothing seems…”
Owners of various vehicles report intermittent rattling, jingling, or dragging noises coming from the transmission area, often worsening at idle or during acceleration. The issue is difficult to diagnose and persists despite recent repairs or inspections.
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“This noise comes on sometimes and then stops. I can only identify it when the car is stopped, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen while driving. It happens quite often, but it has always felt louder than it should be. It has also gotten…”
“Hello, I own a 2010 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8L, and ever since I bought the car last year it has this rattling noise that sporadically happens when the car is in idle. I don't hear it when I'm driving. I posted a video of it, and you can hear it going on and off at the beginning of the video and once towards the end. Does anyone know what that sound is? submitted by /u/Informal_Buy_950 [link] [comments]”
“Hi all, I have this 2008 Honda ridgeline (engine is Honda J35A9) with a modest 314,000 miles on it. Noticed a “noisier than usual” engine noise happening the last couple days that I haven’t heard before, and was wondering if anyone could shed some light on what they might be. I do have a CEL on for P0430 which started a couple days before I noticed the noise. No other stored codes or anything. The noise is a metallic sort of rattling noise that sounds almost like a heat shield vibrating or somet”
“Mini r56 n14 2009 Car still has this sound after timing chain replacement. submitted by /u/middle2333 [link] [comments]”
“My 2012 Mercedes e350 is making a rattling kind of noise when it’s idling. Does anyone know what could possibly be the reason for this? Sounds like it’s from the belts? Any help would be appreciated I’m not very much a mechanic but I’m trying to get some knowledge here! submitted by /u/PutridStep1212 [link] [comments]”
“Any idea on what this is? I thought it was the Belt Tensioner but it doesn't seem like the noise is coming from that, more-so the center of the car itself. submitted by /u/Bitter-Celery2606 [link] [comments]”
“My car started doing this knocking sound from the transmission at cold start. It only happens for like 10 seconds It is accompanied by shaking of the shifter, as visible in the clip Car is a '98 mx5 nb, 5 speed What could it be caused by? submitted by /u/NoTension53 [link] [comments]”
“I’ve been chasing this rattling noise for some time now. it gets louder on decel, but sometimes the noise won’t even be there. It’s especially noticeable in the morning. The truck also doesn’t always crank first time you turn the key. Almost as if it has to get through some compression strokes before it can make a full revolution. Trucks runs great other than dipping 50-100 rpm’s on idle every so often. Uses a timing belt so I’m thinking it may be a timing belt tensioner bearing? Any info welcom”
“i drive a 2022 mistubishi mirage with about 56,000 miles on it. and for some reason its making this noise. does anyone know why? and what i should i possibly go get checked/looked at submitted by /u/South_Love [link] [comments]”
2014 Honda pilot submitted by /u/Hot-Platypus-4429 [link] [comments]
“My car has been making this clunking/rattling noise from my front drivers side anytime I go over any bumps. The sway bar bushings have been replaced, the ball joint and control arm were also changed but the problem is still happening. What could it be? 2011 Chevy suburban 8 cylinder submitted by /u/Cold_Example4589 [link] [comments]”
“So I have a honda accord 2017 and it’s making a super weird noise, it’s constant any time the engine in on but there is no check engine light or anything on the dashboard. Any thoughts?? submitted by /u/myappleacc [link] [comments]”
“My friend's car (Mazda 626 V Hatchback 2.0) has a weird rattling sound when lifting off the gas pedal. It can also be heard while driving at lower RPMs, in 2nd and 3rd gear. (Those loud injection sounds are because of an LPG conversion; this rattling sound can also be heard when it runs on gasoline). Does anyone have an idea what it might be? submitted by /u/BimkyGuy [link] [comments]”
“Seems to run fine but there is this intermittent rattle coming from the passenger side of the engine. Please help. What do you think it is? submitted by /u/FirstRunBuzzz [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone, Any idea what this noise is? Sounds like it’s coming from the front of the driver’s side. 2023 Subaru Forester Sport 2.5L submitted by /u/Famous_Relative2500 [link] [comments]”
“Hi guys, I got a 2019 Honda accord 1.5 and I’ve been having this rattling sound coming from the underbody that’s been driving me nuts. Ive been to three mechanics that have not found the source of the noise and don’t know where to go atp thanks a lot submitted by /u/Initial_Iron1199 [link] [comments]”
“Please take a look if you have time! submitted by /u/yvnghache [link] [comments]”
“(2008 Ford Focus SE 2.0-liter Duratec inline-four-cylinder engine) submitted by /u/Formal-Town [link] [comments]”
“Does anybody know what the sound could be? It used to just be a loud clanking sound over big bumps or pot holes, but now it has progress to this rattling jiggling sound over small bumps along with the big clanking. Front left area. 2008 Toyota prius submitted by /u/Britt176 [link] [comments]”
“Does anyone know what this rattling noise could be in my 2015 Ford Explorer? Only happens on cold start and in reverse. When I place in park or drive, it stops. submitted by /u/Various_Wasabi4859 [link] [comments]”
“Hope you can hear it in the video. It does NOT make the sound when pressing accelerator in park. Seems to go away when coasting/not accelerating. Transmission fluid didn't read cold but read when hot, it is full and relatively clean. Only reason I mention this is because I checked it due to remembering a similar noise when my old cars transmission went out. Any ideas as to what else this could be/what to check? Mechanic said he didn't hear a whining and it's probably the tires. Been”
“Hello, I am in the process of diagnosing the noise coming from my little brother’s toyota corolla. For context, this noise only seems to appear when the engine is at operating temps and is especially audible when the car is sitting and idling. Any ideas as to what it could be? I am thinking it’s some pulley bearing along the serpentine belt going bad, but I need a second opinion as to what the noise could point to. Also, how urgent is this to fix? I want to make sure he doesn’t get left stranded”
“Anyone have any ideas? 1999 Mazda Miata 1.8L I4 BP-4W submitted by /u/omqLuXXXi [link] [comments]”
“2013 Ford Escape It just started about a week ago and I already have enough problems with my car I’ve paid over $8000 in repairs in the last 4 months so I’m praying it’s not something major. I can only hear it from the inside of the car and it’s only when my 🛞 is positioned a certain way. submitted by /u/Important-Surprise22 [link] [comments]”
“Anybody have any suggestions on what this noise could be? I have a 2011 VW Passat with the DQ250 box. I've already had the dual mass flywheel changed as I originally thought it was that. Noise only used to occur under load until the car reaches temp, just did a 3k mile roadtrip and now it's chattering at temp but not so loud. Could it be clutch packs? Still shifts well, but might be a bit juddery during clutch heavy maneuvres if I'm being picky. submitted by /u/mattrwy [l”
“This is a video of the noise that my 2008 honda element Ex awd automatic makes. This was a mild one and it has been louder in the past. It mostly happens when accelerating from a stop. Mechanic diagnosed it during a pre purchase inspection as a issue with worn mounts. I would really appreciate any clues as to what this is or if it really is just the mounts. submitted by /u/GuiltyFreed [link] [comments]”
“could it be bad transmission? goes away after the car's warmed up '05 rav4 - it had its flywheel replaced last year so hoping it's not that submitted by /u/wrinklynipple [link] [comments]”
“Hello - please help. When I switch my mower from forward, neutral, reverse, something in the transmission or lever grinds. This is true for BOTH levers. I think it’s the transmission. But it’s in neutral the whole time and depends where I move the lever. But it’s separate transmissions for each wheel yet it’s happen to both ? How would it happen to both at once? What could be causing this ? submitted by /u/Hopeful-Dot-5668 [link] [comments]”
“1991 Chevy Camaro RS, 5.0 TBI. This noise appeared a few days ago, and for the most part its quiet, but fortunately (or rather unfortunately) I was able to capture this video of it being quite loud on the way home from work. That clunk you near was from me driving over a dip in the road. I just had the Rotors & pads changed about a month ago, and everything was solid. About the noise: -does not happen when car is at idle -bumps/water appear to make it temporarily worse. I discovered this whe”
“I have this 2006 gmc sierra Denali with a 6.0 v8 vortec that makes this noise sorta if near the oil pan area it goes away when I get into higher gears and speeds I think Atleast it might be getting drowned out. And it goes away while I’m coasting with my foot off the gas but it comes back sometimes submitted by /u/ProbablySchizo [link] [comments]”
“Anyone know what that sound might be? Changed the serpentine belt but still hear it. Gets louder w higher RPM submitted by /u/MiserableRelease6834 [link] [comments]”
“I could use help from some professionals, because I am stumped! In this video, you can hear a rattling noise start suddenly around 2500rpm, at 7 seconds, 17, and 27 (each time I get into the throttle a bit). At first I thought it was a heat shield rattling but nothing seems loose. I can't reproduce it with the car parked. It happens in every gear, around that RPM range, and only when I give it some throttle. It seems slightly worse when cold but I might be imagining things. This motor has 40”
“Anyone know what this noise could be? It just started this morning. submitted by /u/LosMob_415 [link] [comments]”
“I hear this rattle and my engine sounds rough under load in first and second gear!! 3,4,5th gear its quiet… 2016 WRX…help its giving me white hairs!!! submitted by /u/YourNextHire [link] [comments]”
“Woke up this morning to head to work. Started the car and was fine until I put it into reverse and this noise came up. After moving backwards and forwards a little, the car moves fine but the noise gets really loud when I throttle. After shutting it off and back on. The noise appears as soon as I start the car now. Here’s a video. Heard it’s a chance it’s the serpentine alternator pulley or tensioner or whatever. Could Anybody help me out? It’s too early to get a closer video but if you have the”
“I started hearing this sound around 1000 miles ago, my car has 230k but is still a healthy car no check engine light beside this 02 sensor. It’s a slight ticking noise at idle then this weird noise when you rev up to around 2k rpms. It’s much more noticeable next to walls or in alleys. I thought it was a exaught leak, I went to this one mechanic and he said he doesn’t know what it is but he didn’t think it was that. The thing is sometimes I don’t hear it when the engine is cold, sometimes I don’”
“Based on the sound it makes on the video, what could be wrong on this BMW M2 2017 N55 submitted by /u/Independent-Two7335 [link] [comments]”
“Start it up, has a rattling noise. Make the noise when idling and when moving. Got louder the past week. Gets louder when revving higher. Drives fine otherwise and no lack of power or smoothness (cover your ears and you wouldn’t notice any different). Cam bolts (timing belt) are tight.. the video is when i thought maybe the bolt(s) could be loose, it wasn’t - timing belt etc looked ok. Got into the top today, took the rocker cover off and the cams both look ok, maybe some scuffing (pictures to f”
“Whats the issue here axle? Transmission? Any help? Thank you 🙏 2013 Mazda 3 sky activ 2.0l submitted by /u/21Fredo [link] [comments]”
“It's really inconsistent. Some days I don't hear it at all, or maybe once the whole day (with no music on). Other days like today it comes and goes. Sounds like it's coming from underneath, around where the cat is.i had it replaced earlier this year because low life’s stole it. Engine mounts were replaced 2 years ago. Otherwise drives fine Only other thing the times I do hear it is when I’m pressing on the gas or turning. Again not always. As soon as a let go of the gas the noise sto”
“I have a 2017 Mazda Miata, 6 speed manual, JM1NDAL77H0106045. You can clearly hear the strange rattling noise towards the end of this video. I have multiple ways I have found to replicate this noise. Sitting in neutral idling the noise will appear seemingly at random. I can sit still in any gear with the clutch down/no throttle and it will eventually begin to rattle. I can sit in neutral with the clutch up and lightly blip the throttle. When I blip as my car goes from idle and approaches the 1k”
“My 2019 WRX is making a rattle or vibration noise when decelerating. I notice it most when traveling between 30-45mph and starts almost immediately when I let off the throttle. The very second that I even lightly rest my foot on the throttle, it goes away. It sounds like it’s coming from right by the front passenger’s feet. I’ve had the car on Jack stands and looked for anything loose underneath but couldn’t find anything. The car is modded, all work done by a shop with extensive experience modd”
“I was told by a friend that this could be the throw out bearing. The noise happens when i clutch out slowly. I'm taking it in to the mechanic this Friday but I'm impatient and want to know if it really is the throw out bearing. Scion Frs 2014 Manual transmission Boxer engine submitted by /u/Available_Visit8774 [link] [comments]”
2014 Acura TL, v6 submitted by /u/DeparturePractical74 [link] [comments]
“Rattling sound when the car is idle, also when accelerating and braking there's also a hissing sound close to the driver seat end. Are these 2 problem, anything to do with leakage somewhere submitted by /u/Background-Scale2017 [link] [comments]”
“2019 Explorer XLT 2.3L I thought it was the serpentine belt or tensioner. Once I finally opened my hood to diagnose, I realized it was coming from the other side of the engine, driver side. Its loud on initial start up and whines/buzzes loudly as the gas is pressed. It will get quieter after like 5 min of driving but I believe it still lingers. Haven't checked if it completely quiets after a drive though. Anyone has any ideas? submitted by /u/tezfc [link] [comments]”