Loud clunking noise under car rear

2003 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
69,078 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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At night, I thought I ran over something very small (something metal), then at low speed or when idling or stopping, my car is making a very loud noise(s); clunking and banging. It appears to be coming from the rear. Recently, I was told my muffler, exhaust pipes and mountings are rusty. Could I have lost a mounting? Would explain the sound of metal bouncing behind me thinking I ran over something. I do not see anything from underneath that is dragging. Or do you suspect something more serious (costly)? I have a Toyota Solara SE 2-door coupe, 6.0 cyc. Thank you!!!
Dec 20, 2010 at 2:42 AM
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LEGITIMATE007
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no, the muffler is probably tapping against the undercarriage, it probably sounds a lot louder inside the car than out side, common situation. you just need to have it put back, or reclamped, shouldnt cost much
Dec 22, 2010 at 4:47 PM
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