Clunking sound from the front of the car
- Thread starter thisman
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Just had this happen to me two days ago, sounded like a loose strut, but could not seem to find anything out of sorts when I looked. Also had a clunk when I accelerated on wet pavement with some wheel spin while turning left, guess the dealer will have to look at this.
After 4400 miles on all kinds of bad roads I haven't noticed any squeaks, rattles or clunks.
In fact, this is one of the most solid feeling cars I've ever driven. Feels like it's carved out of a single chunk of billet.
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- 2013 Mazda CX-5
I had same problem on my CX-5 thought it was suspension or strut issue. It really bugged me going over bump roads, speed bumps, etc. I found this TSB and dealer performed the service and problem has been corrected. Mine turned out to be the A-pillar listed below. All is quiet now.
TSB 09-009/12
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2013 CX-5 vehicles with VINs lower than JM3KE******128359 (produced on or before June 1, 2012)
DESCRIPTION
While driving over rough or bumpy roads, some vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the instrument panel and/or a creak noise from the A-pillar.
Rattle Noise From Instrument Panel:
This noise may be caused by low cowl panel mounting bolt torque. The bolt torque control and inspection has been improved during the mass-production of vehicles with VINs JM3KE******107376 (produced February 10, 2012) or higher.
Creak Noise From A-Pillar:
This noise may be caused by two joined panels scraping together at the A-pillar. The panel weld areas have been improved during the mass-production of vehicles with VINs JM3KE******128359 (produced June 1, 2012) or higher.
TSB 09-009/12
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2013 CX-5 vehicles with VINs lower than JM3KE******128359 (produced on or before June 1, 2012)
DESCRIPTION
While driving over rough or bumpy roads, some vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the instrument panel and/or a creak noise from the A-pillar.
Rattle Noise From Instrument Panel:
This noise may be caused by low cowl panel mounting bolt torque. The bolt torque control and inspection has been improved during the mass-production of vehicles with VINs JM3KE******107376 (produced February 10, 2012) or higher.
Creak Noise From A-Pillar:
This noise may be caused by two joined panels scraping together at the A-pillar. The panel weld areas have been improved during the mass-production of vehicles with VINs JM3KE******128359 (produced June 1, 2012) or higher.
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- Mazdaspeed6
FWIW, I had the same issue.
The dealer applied torque to driver's side upper control arm bolt(s), which resolved the issue.
I have an early build - # 2944
The dealer applied torque to driver's side upper control arm bolt(s), which resolved the issue.
I have an early build - # 2944
belgianalien
Member
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- 2013 CX-5 Grand Touring & 2013 Mazda3 i Touring
I just got my CX5 back from the dealer... there was a "clunk" noise coming from underneath when going over even just slightly bumpy roads. After a day of diagnostics they found one of the engine mounts was bad and replaced it... no more clunking now... I hope it's just an isolated case... I don't think an engine mount should be going bad after only 11k miles!
I have experienced the same and am wondering about the engine mounts too.
Bobzilla75
Member
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- Mazda CX5
I had the same clunking sound and found this service information and took it to the dealer and had it serviced. They were not aware of this issue and asked me if they could keep the information. Unfreaking believeable!! Anyway here it is hope it helps. I do have it on pdf just Send me a message with your email and I'll send it to you.
Thanks so much for sharing!
Hi there,
Appreciate if you could send me the service guide. I am in Vietnam, driving a GT and experience the same problem everyday with the bumpy and pothole road here. My email is Koliadang@yahoo.com.
Tanks so much!
I had the same clunking sound and found this service information and took it to the dealer and had it serviced. They were not aware of this issue and asked me if they could keep the information. Unfreaking believeable!! Anyway here it is hope it helps. I do have it on pdf just Send me a message with your email and I'll send it to you.
Hi there,
Appreciate if you could send me the service guide. I am in Vietnam, driving a GT and experience the same problem everyday with the bumpy and pothole road here. My email is Koliadang@yahoo.com.
Tanks so much!
Roger Bambery
Member
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- 2012 Mazda CX5
Please send me a copy of the PDF file A Pillar clunk noise bambery19@gmail.com. Thank
I had the same clunking sound and found this service information and took it to the dealer and had it serviced. They were not aware of this issue and asked me if they could keep the information. Unfreaking believeable!! Anyway here it is hope it helps. I do have it on pdf just Send me a message with your email and I'll send it to you.
I had the TSB's above completed, and a month or so later had a loud thump when turning left in the rain from a stop. There was nothing in the road as best I could tell, and I replicated the issue later (still on a wet road), turns out with the traction control off, the issue went away. It looks like the TCS grabs the brakes hard enough to make a clunk in the suspension. Just my experience on this.
