2005 Hyundai Elantra Noise from rear of car

2005 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
33,500 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAKE9364
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I have a 2005 Hyundai Elantra. Lat year when I bought it, it had 21,000 miles on it, now it has 33,500. Well when I first got after I drove it for a while the right rear would make a clunking noise. Took to dealer and he said he heard it also. They gave me a loaner and kept the car for a week. Them after that they said they could not find the problem! They said just drive it and when whatever is causing the noise breaks, we will fix it…pretty incredible huh!

I put new brakes on all the way around (was making noise before brake job).

Some people have suggested that there is a bad bushing in the rear? Anybody have any ideas….Thanks….I want to print out the answers and take them with me to dealer….
May 14, 2008 at 8:10 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I feel that the noise is a faulty suspension bush, often you can just re tighten the mounting points and you can eliminate the noise, but if it is beyond that , you should be able to locate it with a visual inspection , and using a suitable lever testing all suspension points for excessive movement.

Mark (mhpautos)
May 15, 2008 at 7:43 AM
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