whenever I reverse i hear a clunking sound, what could be the problem?

2002 HONDA ACCORD
13,100 MILES
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CAMDIXON06
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Loud clunking sound while reversing
Mar 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM
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FIXITMR
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from front or back? does it have rear drum brakes?
Mar 18, 2012 at 6:01 PM
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CAMDIXON06
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It's the front passenger side
Mar 18, 2012 at 6:04 PM
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FIXITMR
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does the clunk happen when you change gears, foot on brake?
Mar 19, 2012 at 12:58 AM
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CAMDIXON06
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No its while reversing that I hear the sound, im moving backwards and I hear the clunk.
Mar 19, 2012 at 2:43 AM
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FIXITMR
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did this start suddenly or get worse over time?
Mar 20, 2012 at 10:51 PM
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FIXITMR
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have front suspension/ball joints checked.
Mar 20, 2012 at 10:53 PM
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