{"id":79835,"date":"2023-01-27T11:53:36","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T11:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=79835"},"modified":"2025-01-07T16:23:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T16:23:39","slug":"clunking-noise-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/clunking-noise-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Your Car Making a Clunking Noise When Driving Over Bumps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You might have noticed a clunking noise in your car whenever you drive over a bump. It can be unnerving and startling for a driver. However, such noises indicate a faulty and damaged car part that hinders a secure and smooth driving experience. These noises must not be neglected and the car should be inspected immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, here are reasons why your car makes such noise and how you can sort them.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons and Fixes for Clunking Noise in the Car When Going over Bumps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If your car is making a clunking noise when driving, it might be a sign of a damaged car part <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are several reasons for a clunking noise in your car when driving over bumps. It can be due to worn-out or damaged parts of the car suspension system<\/a>. However, such symptoms must be looked into and replaced or repaired immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will now go through the causes and solutions for the clunking noise in the car when going over bumps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BAD STRUTS <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The core purpose of struts is to dampen the sound of your car. However, if the strut housing gets dented, it will cause a clunking noise when the car goes over a bump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOW TO FIX IT<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This can be fixed by turning the car wheels to check for noises. Push down on the front and rear of the car to protrude the damaged strut. Other physical symptoms of a damaged strut include oil around the strut housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n