chterryiv Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Just yesterday a strange rattlling noise started on the front passenger side of our Journey when hitting any bumps, railroad crossing, or potholes. Sounds like something came loose or is coming loose. I took a look underneath but nothing obvious jumped out at me. Any ideas? Braulio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 my 2004 caravan had a similer noise for a long time could never find it and it kept getting louder and i finnally found it was a bar behind the engine that had bushings on both ends and right side i dont think was tightened up tight enough at the factory and the rubber bushing had sliped out of the bolts that held it. of course it was on sunday and i had to drive about 300 miles to get back to work so i was able to lube it up a little and got it baack in and then tightend the hell out of it the other side was fine . solved the problem good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyke Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 My Caliber was developed something similar a couple of times, on both sides of the car. in our case it was lower ball joint, and while it did rattle on bumps, it was more apparent during stop and goes (could hear a clunk). You could always try jacking up the DJ and with the wheel off the ground, grab the wheel on either side and see if there is any play/wobbliness. if there's any play, then you might have suspension issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brwengel Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I'm not sure if this is your problem, but at 90,000 miles I developed a rattle in the front end while going over bumps. Took it into the dealer and they said the outer tierod was about ready to fall off. So they changed it and I picked it up, but it still had the rattle. Took it back and they said the inner tierod was also bad. I guess they stopped looking when they found one thing wrong....thank goodness for that Lifetime Bumpe-To-Bumper Warranty! Happy Motoring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceTrip Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Try grabbing the front wheel on the side the noise is coming from and aggressively try shaking it from left to right as if the car was making a turn. If there is any noise or free play when doing this, it's probably a tie rod end. Both of my inners are shot. Parts currently on order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartianMike Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I have an '09 Journey with 36,000 and just found out that my tie-rods are shot and they need to be replaced. Only saving grace is that I bought the extended warranty and only have to pay $100 out of pocket for new ones. Originals, just like most of the original wear items on the Journey, are crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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