Clunking Noise Over Bumps
Front-end clunking is almost always suspension wear.
Severity: Medium
What to Do Right Now
Get a front-end inspection. Sway bar links are usually the first thing to fail and the cheapest fix.
Common Causes
- Worn sway bar end links: Most common cause. Cheap parts, easy DIY job. Shop sway bar end links
- Worn strut mounts or struts: Clunk over every bump, sometimes with bouncing afterward. Shop struts
- Worn ball joints: Safety-critical — get inspected promptly. Shop ball joints
- Worn control arm bushings: Audible thunk over driveways, with vague steering. Shop control arm