Cars Grumbling with Mysterious Noises
Owners are experiencing unusual noises during braking or operation, often involving grinding, growling, or watery sounds. This frequently leads to mechanic visits and uncertainty about the underlying cause, creating frustration and potential repair costs.
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“So since I got my car back in April, I have noticed that it makes a strange metallic swishing or whining sound that deacreases in speed/pitch as the car slows. The noise is only present during coasting, and I can only hear it with the…”
“This is my friend’s car. The noise that it’s been making has evolved over time. When I first heard it, the rattling sound wasn’t nearly as violent. Originally, we thought it was his heat shield. Then we thought it was his catalytic converter, because his gallons per mile was so bad and the previous owner had stated that the cat had problems. He tried using cataclean to help, but he said it only made it worse. His car died today and he had to jump the battery as well, but it took several attempts”
“This is a 2014 jeep Cherokee latitude Wondering if any of you might be able to diagnose this sound I know it could be many things but I don't want to be ripped off by some random guy or mechanic shop Anything helps submitted by /u/Silly_Try_240 [link] [comments]”
“My Volvo v70 (1999, 650k km) had this issue for a while now but it's getting louder and more frequent. It happens both for turning left or right. It's the sound around 8 to 10th second of the clip. Kinda sounds like the clip-clop of a horse's hooves if I open the window. Seems to emanate from somewhere around the front left of the car. What could be causing this? Sorry for the dirty window btw submitted by /u/Interesting-Rush780 [link] [comments]”
“So I’ve just bought the car and the suspension sometimes sounds like I’ve got a dog toy under there, has anyone else had this issue? It’s just a soft sound of air with a slight squeak doesn’t exactly sound horrible submitted by /u/New_Wrap_276 [link] [comments]”
“Hi, I recently bought a 2016 Peugeot 208 which I suspect has some problems and was hoping for a bit of advice. I first noticed an intermittent rumbling when the car is idling, it’s like a 10 second rumble that I can feel through the gearstick which then stops for 10 seconds then repeats. When I asked the dealer I bought it off, he told me it’s normal for these cars as they have a 3 cylinder engine so they don’t always fire completely like a 4 cylinder engine would. However I’m not convinced. The”
“It’s coming from the belt/engine side of the car. The engine is vibrating I don’t know if that’s a normal thing probably is but the noise is constant while the car is on and it only just started today, the noise seems to get slightly louder when I start going faster than 15-20 mph submitted by /u/Any-Sector-1684 [link] [comments]”
“Hyundai elantra gt 2013 Hatchback Noticed it start a few months and become more noticeable. Gonna have the techs at slippy lube look at it for me when I do my oil change tomorrow. Any thoughts appreciated! I uploaded the video to YouTube as it won't let me upload a video direct on here https://youtube.com/shorts/48QaPKbp1bI?is=vrjjLejyNGw360F1 submitted by /u/SeesThunder [link] [comments]”
“Hello everyone. Looking for some advice as I know very little mechanical things regarding vehicles. Recently purchased a 2016 Kia Soul +. Recently replaced tires/bearings. Now, when turning left from a stopped position, there is a grinding sound. At first, I assumed the CV joint was going out however I do not hear any clicking and there is no vibration. Any ideas? submitted by /u/PsychologicalBit6004 [link] [comments]”
“I have a ford fiesta eco boost black zetec edition 16plate, i’ve had the callipers changed and the discs/pads but nothing ever stops the noise please could anyone help im so sick of taking it to garages and spending money for it to still be there!! submitted by /u/Agreeable-Cap4802 [link] [comments]”
“2018 Golf R. Only happens when starting the engine from hot. Kind of quietens down when turning AC on, but hard to tell as everything else gets louder. submitted by /u/MaxMarz [link] [comments]”
“ought this 2013 1.2L tsi polo R line about a month or two ago, shortly after I bought it, it started making this noise on start up. I will note that it only does it when the engines cold, and as you can hear from the video it usually lasts for about 3 seconds or so, it dosent do it when the engine is warm, only in the morning, and sometimes if it hasn’t been that cold overnight it won’t do it at all. The car also sometimes has very little judders whilst sat idle. Any help I can get on the severi”
“My daily driver is a 2002 Volvo S60 2.4T 250k mi. This sound (00:04 ; 00:11) happens sporadically for about a month and every time I take it to get a mechanic to listen, the sound never happens. Sounds like it’s under the front driver’s side of the engine. The car runs as it should though… I removed the cover, checked the timing and drive belt area to find that there’s nothing loose, leaking or failing there thankfully. A week ago I changed the oil, plugs and coils and it runs even smoother. I’m”
“Had the rear shoes, drums and handbrake cable replaced by my mechanic on 1/9 — no issues at all for two weeks. Then today, completely out of nowhere, a loud squealing/grinding noise started from the rear on one side. Wasn't gradual, it just appeared suddenly mid-drive. submitted by /u/Feeling-Tie-8413 [link] [comments]”
“Car: 1994 BMW 325i 2.5L I6 I'm going to investigate a little more tomorrow but I thought I would ask here first before looking aimlessly. Note: Both tires did not have noticeable play in the 9 or 3 position or the 12 and 6 submitted by /u/mancinalonii [link] [comments]”
“tire pressure is good (TPSM malfunction) Currently driving a 2014 Ford Fusion 2.0L EcoBoostAWD with a high milage. engine is somewhat in good condition. submitted by /u/Small-Explorer-2996 [link] [comments]”
“I bought this car last week and found out it makes quite terrible noise when cold. After ten minutes of draiving, its silent. Is this normal? Clutch is one year old, by former owner. Car is 2016, has 140k kilometers EDIT: No sound when clutch is pressed down. submitted by /u/JT8- [link] [comments]”
“Hi guys I have a question. I bought a 2015 hyundai i30 1.6 crdi with a 7 gear DCT. Lately i got this weird grinding noise when I stop and drive again in 1 gear. The Clutch got replaced and the Flywheel is alright. But I have no Idea what the hell this is. Every tipp helps🙏🏻🙏🏻 submitted by /u/smallManufacturer1 [link] [comments]”
“I just got a used motor in it, and after driving 1000 km I started to sound like this at high rpms. Car: 2013 328i F30 submitted by /u/PuzzleheadedGold4105 [link] [comments]”
“Car would make a loud whining-noise that sounded like resonance at 30mph and 50mph but that has gone away. Now it's this loud noise all the time. Diff fluid was changed 7k miles ago. Brake pads have a ton of meat and look good. Engine light is just for the aftermarket cold air intake and should be irrelevant, psi is at 35 and just topped off. submitted by /u/sgtdan707 [link] [comments]”
“Hasn't impacted my driving/gear changes. Still feels the same but the noise has gotten a little louder over the last year. Any idea? submitted by /u/Sebpants [link] [comments]”
“Hello all, this all started when I was hearing a chugging/clicking in the driver's side area, took the car to a mechanic for a diagnostic who said cv axle was going bad, along with front struts and rotors. I also swapped out a tie rod on the driver's side (damaged the threads when attempting to remove) (I'm aware of rule 4, just adding it in case it's of any importance but I'm positive it's the axle again) All parts were purchased from Rockauto, this axle specifically , I”
“so i just bought this 2014 dodge challenger sxt v6 about a month ago. and recently ive been hearing this noise while idle and while driving. any advice? what could it be? submitted by /u/PangolinExtreme6187 [link] [comments]”
“Hi all, heard a metal clink sound when the rear tyres went over a speed bump, thought I'd check the underside to see if anything was loose and saw this on the exhaust about halfway down the car. I'm not an expert but something tells me that there should probably be something that this thing with the threaded hole attaches to? Probably the bit above it? - The bracket peice is welded onto the exhaust and I couldn't slide it back and fourth, maybe a bit of metal has fallen from my car?”
“hi guys! ive been tryna find out this noise for a while, so sorry!! the rattle noise is when i push the gas and theres a break between the noises when i let off the gas and then a sort of decompressing sound? happens mostly around just under 20mph and 40mph its an 02 ls nb2 miata (auto 💔) with the 1.8 4 cyl, and i had the driveshaft replaced recently. the only thing i could think of is torque converter, but thats just thanks to a google search. if yall have any opinions then pls lmk id really a”
“Fiat tipo 1.4 95hp 2019, grinding sound in the background. What could it be? submitted by /u/Pure_Class_4023 [link] [comments]”
“Yesterday I went into the city and heard a loud metallic scraping noise come from under my car when I went over a speed bump, it happened around 3 Times. I thought it might've just been an exhaust bracket, as my car has one that's been causing issues for a long time But today I found this red fluid under where my car was parked, and when I looked underneath it I saw it dripping extremely slowly from the front end of my vehicle. It doesn't feel thick enough to be transmission fluid, b”
“2001 Toyota 4Runner, noise from under the car/engine passenger area, The noise only happens on acceleration and nothing when coasting, It’s been driving me insane I thought it was the power steering pump but it makes no sense if it only happens on acceleration could it be the tranafer case? submitted by /u/Smoxiy [link] [comments]”
“Can anyone help me identify this noise/problem?? Video shows that the noise happens when parked with the engine both on and off. It also occurs while driving. Noise stops/lessens with brake pedal press. submitted by /u/Jessie011406 [link] [comments]”
“I bought a used car (hyundai kona 2020 DCT-7) from a dealership. I just noticed this weird high volume noise whenever it's cold starting, the noise level goes down after tge RPM goes from 1.5 to 1. Is this noise normal? I would be happy to share more vids if needed. Ps. Sorry for the bad English, it's not my first language. submitted by /u/politicooooo [link] [comments]”
“Happens when driving at slow speed (especially when turning or braking). Also humming sound at high speed VW Polo 2015 95k miles submitted by /u/flappyflipflop [link] [comments]”
“21 Jeep grand Cherokee I took the cover off the engine, two places with a clicking sound and a whistling noise. Which of these are normal and which aren't? submitted by /u/Sorry_Asparagus_1986 [link] [comments]”
“have a 2024 Jeep Wrangler hybrid with a weird squeaking noise that I’m trying to track down. It only happens during roughly the first minute of driving after the Jeep has been sitting. I mainly hear it at lower speeds, usually under 25 mph. Once I drive for a minute or pick up speed, the squeaking completely disappears and doesn’t come back for the rest of the drive. I already had the brakes checked and they look fine, so I don’t think it’s brake related. The noise seems like it could be coming”
“hello, i have an issue with my vw tiguan 2010 2.0 tdi 170hp. everytime when i change the gear i hear a strange noise. i thought is from no lubrication, but as you can see i lubricated the knob but the sound is still there. does anyone know how to fix this? thanks in advance! submitted by /u/alonepart4 [link] [comments]”
“Drove the car through a flooded area and after a few days it started to make this sound. I have been driving it like this normally for 8 months. It drives just normal but kinda sick of this sound. One mechanic told me it's a steering rack. But it drives normally submitted by /u/Dangerous-Flower-156 [link] [comments]”
“Hey guys, this is my first VW, It is a 2023 MK8 GTI and has only 32400km (20,132miles) and have been a daily vehicle, stock (no tune) , oil changes (break in 1000miles) 5miles intervals since. No accidents/collisions or repair work made on the vehicle. The noise is present is RPM dependent (rise and falls) - Occurs from around 1500 rpm on acceleration upwards / and during deceleration - It is also audible when revving in neutral & park It currently has no warning lights or on the dash no los”
“The engine makes this sound after a cold start until the engine is warm Skoda Octavia 1Z5 2008 1.9 TDI submitted by /u/PonytailMaster [link] [comments]”
“It's a 2013 Volkswagen jetta sportwagen with a 2.0 tdi auto dsg. In the original post I have a video attached of what it sounds like now after driving 2 days. I just replaced the DMF. submitted by /u/Apprehensive_Blood_4 [link] [comments]”
“Does anyone know why the car sounds like this when it's idling Stationary 2006 Vw Polo 1.6 sedan submitted by /u/Fine-Passage-3676 [link] [comments]”
“https://reddit.com/link/1vy2kbv/video/oryx5csjejlh1/player https://reddit.com/link/1vy2kbv/video/yoxyw3tmejlh1/player Hello! Im not an expert when it comes to cars and this is my first car, it is VW Golf 1.4 TSI 2014. I was wondering if this sound is normal? or its the timing belt or something else that needs replacing? Thank you so much in advance for any help! submitted by /u/xXxD3V1LxXx [link] [comments]”
“Seat Leon 1.8 TSI MK3 5F1 SC EA888 Got this really weird farting high pitch buzz noise coming from the dashboard area, could be from the engine bay too.. Had a new radiator put in and the Y hose replaced.. could it be to do with that? Any suggestions let me know ! submitted by /u/Fine-Operator [link] [comments]”
“I'm getting this sound only when idle in drive or reverse from under my 2004 Mercedes e55. In park or neutral it goes away. And i dont get it when car is cold. I checked under to see if my exhaust was rubbing on the heat shields and also if transmission mount was ok. I have new motor mounts so don't think that's it. My driveshaft felt solid although I wasn't able to see the center support condition. Is it my transmission or torque converter? Oh the sound goes away if I hold brake”
“2009 VW City Golf, 2 litre 115hp engine, 140k kms Noticed that the car started making this noise recently. I have noticed I've been getting VERY fatigued on longer drives but then am completely fine after about 10mins outside the car, so I'm wondering if I've been huffing carbon monoxide fumes for a while 🥀. Tnx! submitted by /u/jarjarbigDUMBASS [link] [comments]”
“The car is a Mercedes benz 2002 C180 kompressor. Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/rotaryss [link] [comments]”
“I think I know the answer (😔 but I hope I’m wrong) but wanted to see/get other others opinions. About 50 miles ago my 2013 Jeep Wrangler started making this tap/ticking noise. I’ve read that this motor is notorious for a tick issue. The motor is just around 187,000 miles and has been relatively reliable. I have yet to put a mechanics stethoscope to the motor. We plan to do that soon. If this is the common engine tick issue, I’m hoping it’s something I can tackle myself. Thoughts? submitte”
“Volvo XC70 D4 2016 with weird noise coming in when revving a little. Dissappears on idle or over 1500-2000 rpm. It has oil at max and changed not long ago. I've tried to check heat shield loose components i don't think it's an exhaust leak either. Anyone have any ideas? submitted by /u/biqq_tr [link] [comments]”
“I drive a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe with about 160,000 km on it, and I know very little about cars, so I’m hoping someone here can help me figure out what might be going on. This week I was driving slowly up a very bumpy gravel road and hit a big pothole. Immediately afterward, I started hearing a rhythmic chugging/knocking sound. It seemed to be coming from the same area of the car and was directly related to the speed of the wheels: it slowed down as I slowed down and sped up as I accelerated. Thi”
“It’s bothering me, it appears when it’s warm outside, after driving for about 10 minutes. It’s specially noticeable when parking. At first I thought it was maybe the steering rack that was missing sone lubrication ; so I added grease to the steering rack but it didn’t help. I also sprayed silicon lube on the steering column and it didn’t help either. Renault Twingo 2 RS 1.6 2011 submitted by /u/Rebarb28 [link] [comments]”
“Was driving when i heard this. Anybody know what this is? It didnt sound like my brakes. Vehicle is a 2019 Kia Sorento. V6 engine. submitted by /u/jackrabbit1940 [link] [comments]”
“Hi all! Hope to get feedback and suggestions. Thank you in advance. I have a 2015 Toyota Corolla VVT-i engine, that has been exhibiting strange intermittent clunking or grinding noises when turning steering while. Particularly at low speeds like in parking lots or even when in “park”. Turning the wheel left and right will often make the sounds which seems to be coming from front end. I took it to Toyota and after analysis they let me know that the passenger side strut was “coming apart” so they”
“Hi all. I have a 2012 Kia Sportage LX AWD with 2.4 L engine. Second engine, first one had a bad bearing and got replaced for free under the class action lawsuit. A week or 2 ago I started noticing a buzzing/humming sound, kinda like a cicada, coming from the engine. It perfectly matches the RPMs. When I turn on AC, noise doesn’t change much other than slow down then speed up along with the engine. I took the serpentine belt off and spun the pulleys, they all spin nicely and without noise. AC pul”
“I am suddenly getting a strange noise from the engine. Driven only 13000 kms. What could the issue be? submitted by /u/rvm-2110 [link] [comments]”
“Every time I turn it off , I hear this noise , and I think it radiator or something type of coolant issue. submitted by /u/PunkAsFuck4 [link] [comments]”
“Hello guys, so my brother took his car for an oil change with the optional air filter change. When he picked up the car and turned on the engine, this cracking sound which ended with slight grinding occurred. It was very loud on the first day, but it now has reduced in volume but still occurs and stops in intervals. Mechanic shop stated it was a pure coincidence and wouldn't take any responsibility, but I think this is BS. Any opinions or insight would be much appreciated. 2001 Toyota Celsio”
“I’m hoping someone here may be able to give me some insight done spark plugs coil packs pcv hoses and valve catch can intake side valve cover fresh oil and still a noise. No codes smoke test shows no leaks. The noise is prevalent most on cold start but I think it’s related to rpm not temperature it starts at around 900rpm and shakes a lot until 1000rpm where the shaking stops but noise increases until 3000rpm where the noise stops. It also struggles to catch its idle when revved. Obviously the b”