Rattling noise when braking or driving on a bumpy road?

2012 TOYOTA CAMRY
99,450 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
JBLANCO23
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Whenever i brake or whenever i am on a bumpy road my front driver side rattles. any idea of what it can be?
Oct 24, 2022 at 12:47 PM
Repair Safety Notice: This information is for general instructional purposes only. Vehicle repair can be dangerous. Verify all information, follow manufacturer service procedures, use proper tools and safety equipment, and consult a qualified repair shop when needed.
Advertisement
Avatar
STRAILER
  • AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
  • 54,178 POSTS
Depending on how deep the noise is it can be the sway bar links or the front strut, if you can upload a short video on the noise i can tell for sure what's going on.

Here is a guide that can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/popping-noise

Here is a video of the job being done on a similar car, the process is the same:

https://youtu.be/y5zN-7XTEto

I have included how to replace the sway bar links in the images below. Also check the frame mounts as well. If the bushing is gone or broken down it will cause a bumping noise when you drive. Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
Images (Click to enlarge)
Attached Media
Attached Media
Oct 25, 2022 at 10:08 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
JBLANCO23
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
One video is on a bumpy road, one is when I'm braking and one is when I'm completely stopped and turn my wheel side to side.
Videos (Click to enlarge)
Attached Media
Attached Media
Attached Media
Oct 25, 2022 at 12:58 PM
Avatar
JIS001
  • AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
  • 3,412 POSTS
I would also recommend checking the mounting bolts, brackets, and bushings to the steering rack and sway bar. See images below. Let us know if any of those components were loose.
Images (Click to enlarge)
Attached Media
Attached Media
Attached Media
Oct 25, 2022 at 9:04 PM