Posted on 5/30/2025
Your vehicle’s suspension system does more than just make the ride comfortable—it’s responsible for stability, steering, and keeping all four tires firmly on the road. So when strange noises start coming from the suspension, it’s not something to brush off. Clunks, creaks, or squeaks might seem minor at first, but they often point to wear in important components that affect how your vehicle handles. If your car has been sounding different lately, here’s how to tell when those suspension noises mean something’s wrong—and when it’s time to get it looked at. Where the Noise Comes From Suspension noises can come from a number of parts working together: shocks or struts, control arms, bushings, sway bars, ball joints, and more. Most of the time, you’ll notice the sound during very specific conditions—like when going over bumps, making tight turns, or braking. That’s because suspension components are under ... read more