06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
 

This is driving me crazy. After hitting smaller bumps going no more than 40
mph I hear what appears to be a recurring clunking/rattling noise almost as
if the rear suspension isn't absorbing the impact (it is though). It's a
definite rattle and related to hitting the bump. It's most pronounced in
the passenger rear as I had a friend drive me around while I was in the
trunk. I've heard some talk briefly about this, but no fixes have been
offered or suggested. It's been to the dealer to no avail and I've even
driven the same vehicle and the noise is present in that too. It's a GLS
with V6 and 17" tires. Anyone else experiencing this too?

Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
 

"Zy" <outofthehouse@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> This is driving me crazy. After hitting smaller bumps going no more than
> 40 mph I hear what appears to be a recurring clunking/rattling noise
> almost as if the rear suspension isn't absorbing the impact (it is
> though). It's a definite rattle and related to hitting the bump. It's
> most pronounced in the passenger rear as I had a friend drive me around
> while I was in the trunk. I've heard some talk briefly about this, but no
> fixes have been offered or suggested. It's been to the dealer to no avail
> and I've even driven the same vehicle and the noise is present in that
> too. It's a GLS with V6 and 17" tires. Anyone else experiencing this
> too?
It's probably the gas tank. Try again with a very full tank, and see if the
noise is cured.

Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
 

"Zy" <outofthehouse@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:XeCdnR_uRLiBpmfe4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> This is driving me crazy. After hitting smaller bumps going no more than
> 40 mph I hear what appears to be a recurring clunking/rattling noise
> almost as if the rear suspension isn't absorbing the impact (it is
> though). It's a definite rattle and related to hitting the bump. It's
> most pronounced in the passenger rear as I had a friend drive me around
> while I was in the trunk. I've heard some talk briefly about this, but no
> fixes have been offered or suggested. It's been to the dealer to no avail
> and I've even driven the same vehicle and the noise is present in that
> too. It's a GLS with V6 and 17" tires. Anyone else experiencing this
> too?
It's probably the gas tank. Try again with a very full tank, and see if the
noise is cured.

Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
 

"Zy" <outofthehouse@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:XeCdnR_uRLiBpmfe4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> This is driving me crazy. After hitting smaller bumps going no more than
> 40 mph I hear what appears to be a recurring clunking/rattling noise
> almost as if the rear suspension isn't absorbing the impact (it is
> though). It's a definite rattle and related to hitting the bump. It's
> most pronounced in the passenger rear as I had a friend drive me around
> while I was in the trunk. I've heard some talk briefly about this, but no
> fixes have been offered or suggested. It's been to the dealer to no avail
> and I've even driven the same vehicle and the noise is present in that
> too. It's a GLS with V6 and 17" tires. Anyone else experiencing this
> too?
It's probably the gas tank. Try again with a very full tank, and see if the
noise is cured.

Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
 

sounds like a dealer service issue, with or without a full tank of gas is
irrelevant. take it and have them look at it.

also, how well do you trust you friend driving you in the trunk? that would
concern me a lot more.



"Zy" <outofthehouse@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:XeCdnR_uRLiBpmfe4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> This is driving me crazy. After hitting smaller bumps going no more than
> 40 mph I hear what appears to be a recurring clunking/rattling noise
> almost as if the rear suspension isn't absorbing the impact (it is
> though). It's a definite rattle and related to hitting the bump. It's
> most pronounced in the passenger rear as I had a friend drive me around
> while I was in the trunk. I've heard some talk briefly about this, but no
> fixes have been offered or suggested. It's been to the dealer to no avail
> and I've even driven the same vehicle and the noise is present in that
> too. It's a GLS with V6 and 17" tires. Anyone else experiencing this
> too?
>

Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
 

sounds like a dealer service issue, with or without a full tank of gas is
irrelevant. take it and have them look at it.

also, how well do you trust you friend driving you in the trunk? that would
concern me a lot more.



"Zy" <outofthehouse@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:XeCdnR_uRLiBpmfe4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> This is driving me crazy. After hitting smaller bumps going no more than
> 40 mph I hear what appears to be a recurring clunking/rattling noise
> almost as if the rear suspension isn't absorbing the impact (it is
> though). It's a definite rattle and related to hitting the bump. It's
> most pronounced in the passenger rear as I had a friend drive me around
> while I was in the trunk. I've heard some talk briefly about this, but no
> fixes have been offered or suggested. It's been to the dealer to no avail
> and I've even driven the same vehicle and the noise is present in that
> too. It's a GLS with V6 and 17" tires. Anyone else experiencing this
> too?
>

Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
 

sounds like a dealer service issue, with or without a full tank of gas is
irrelevant. take it and have them look at it.

also, how well do you trust you friend driving you in the trunk? that would
concern me a lot more.



"Zy" <outofthehouse@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:XeCdnR_uRLiBpmfe4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> This is driving me crazy. After hitting smaller bumps going no more than
> 40 mph I hear what appears to be a recurring clunking/rattling noise
> almost as if the rear suspension isn't absorbing the impact (it is
> though). It's a definite rattle and related to hitting the bump. It's
> most pronounced in the passenger rear as I had a friend drive me around
> while I was in the trunk. I've heard some talk briefly about this, but no
> fixes have been offered or suggested. It's been to the dealer to no avail
> and I've even driven the same vehicle and the noise is present in that
> too. It's a GLS with V6 and 17" tires. Anyone else experiencing this
> too?
>

Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
 

On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:56:31 -0500, "Zy" <outofthehouse@comcast.net> wrote:

>This is driving me crazy. After hitting smaller bumps going no more than 40
>mph I hear what appears to be a recurring clunking/rattling noise almost as
>if the rear suspension isn't absorbing the impact (it is though). It's a
>definite rattle and related to hitting the bump. It's most pronounced in
>the passenger rear as I had a friend drive me around while I was in the
>trunk. I've heard some talk briefly about this, but no fixes have been
>offered or suggested. It's been to the dealer to no avail and I've even
>driven the same vehicle and the noise is present in that too. It's a GLS
>with V6 and 17" tires. Anyone else experiencing this too?

Yep, I have the problem too.

It's not related to the fuel level... I tested that last night.

As soon as the weather warms up a little in May, I will be climbing
underneath the car and pushing, shoving, and tapping on things to find out
what's loose back there. I bet a little neoprene foam could work wonders.

If you listen for it, it will drive you nuts. Ignore it... if you can. :)

PS: Did you test the internal trunk release? Hey, Jimmy Hoffa could be alive
today if he would have had one.
--
Bob

Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
 

On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:56:31 -0500, "Zy" <outofthehouse@comcast.net> wrote:

>This is driving me crazy. After hitting smaller bumps going no more than 40
>mph I hear what appears to be a recurring clunking/rattling noise almost as
>if the rear suspension isn't absorbing the impact (it is though). It's a
>definite rattle and related to hitting the bump. It's most pronounced in
>the passenger rear as I had a friend drive me around while I was in the
>trunk. I've heard some talk briefly about this, but no fixes have been
>offered or suggested. It's been to the dealer to no avail and I've even
>driven the same vehicle and the noise is present in that too. It's a GLS
>with V6 and 17" tires. Anyone else experiencing this too?

Yep, I have the problem too.

It's not related to the fuel level... I tested that last night.

As soon as the weather warms up a little in May, I will be climbing
underneath the car and pushing, shoving, and tapping on things to find out
what's loose back there. I bet a little neoprene foam could work wonders.

If you listen for it, it will drive you nuts. Ignore it... if you can. :)

PS: Did you test the internal trunk release? Hey, Jimmy Hoffa could be alive
today if he would have had one.
--
Bob

Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
 

On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:56:31 -0500, "Zy" <outofthehouse@comcast.net> wrote:

>This is driving me crazy. After hitting smaller bumps going no more than 40
>mph I hear what appears to be a recurring clunking/rattling noise almost as
>if the rear suspension isn't absorbing the impact (it is though). It's a
>definite rattle and related to hitting the bump. It's most pronounced in
>the passenger rear as I had a friend drive me around while I was in the
>trunk. I've heard some talk briefly about this, but no fixes have been
>offered or suggested. It's been to the dealer to no avail and I've even
>driven the same vehicle and the noise is present in that too. It's a GLS
>with V6 and 17" tires. Anyone else experiencing this too?

Yep, I have the problem too.

It's not related to the fuel level... I tested that last night.

As soon as the weather warms up a little in May, I will be climbing
underneath the car and pushing, shoving, and tapping on things to find out
what's loose back there. I bet a little neoprene foam could work wonders.

If you listen for it, it will drive you nuts. Ignore it... if you can. :)

PS: Did you test the internal trunk release? Hey, Jimmy Hoffa could be alive
today if he would have had one.
--
Bob

Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
 

This is driving me crazy. After hitting smaller bumps going no more than
40
>mph I hear what appears to be a recurring clunking/rattling noise almost
as
>if the rear suspension isn't absorbing the impact (it is though). It's
a

>definite rattle and related to hitting the bump. It's most pronounced
in

>the passenger rear as I had a friend drive me around while I was in the
>trunk. I've heard some talk briefly about this, but no fixes have been
>offered or suggested. It's been to the dealer to no avail and I've even

>driven the same vehicle and the noise is present in that too. It's a
GLS

>with V6 and 17" tires. Anyone else experiencing this too?

Yep, I have the problem too.

It's not related to the fuel level... I tested that last night.

As soon as the weather warms up a little in May, I will be climbing
underneath the car and pushing, shoving, and tapping on things to find
out
what's loose back there. I bet a little neoprene foam could work wonders.

If you listen for it, it will drive you nuts. Ignore it... if you can.
:)

PS: Did you test the internal trunk release? Hey, Jimmy Hoffa could be
alive
today if he would have had one.
--
Bob

-------------------------------------------------

Okay so here is the sccop,

I bought a 2006 GLS V6 in October 2005 and last week I had a "come to
Jesus meeting" with my dealer after my car has been in the shop 9 times
since I bought it. I have had all the same issues as discussed here and
more and here is the sccop.

The Clunking Noise:

A design flaw in the suspension system that Hyundai is aware of but no fix
for it yet. It is possible to minimize the noise in some cases. Part of
the noise may be coming from the jack and the styrofoam it is sitting in.
Try removing it. Also the spare tire cover (Black plastic shheting) that
covers your trunk has two plastic/metal clips that fit directly into two
holes that are in the frame of the car body. Try insulating them with
foam to prevent rattling. While these alone will not get rid of the
clunking it may help minimize it.

Two additional problems I have had:

With a full tank of gas you will hear a rumbling noise for about 20-25
miles after you fill up. This is the result of no baffles in the gas
tank. Again Hyundai is aware of it but no fix yet.

The last one is a high pitched whine that my car and others have developed
at around the 60 to 70 MPH mark (2K RPM). After much fighting with my
dealership and Hyundai they have finally admitted that this too is a
design flaw dealing with the Variable Intake Manifold. When the air comes
in it causes a high pitched whine. They know it and have not figured a fix
for it.

Hope all this information helps.

Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
 

This is driving me crazy. After hitting smaller bumps going no more than
40
>mph I hear what appears to be a recurring clunking/rattling noise almost
as
>if the rear suspension isn't absorbing the impact (it is though). It's
a

>definite rattle and related to hitting the bump. It's most pronounced
in

>the passenger rear as I had a friend drive me around while I was in the
>trunk. I've heard some talk briefly about this, but no fixes have been
>offered or suggested. It's been to the dealer to no avail and I've even

>driven the same vehicle and the noise is present in that too. It's a
GLS

>with V6 and 17" tires. Anyone else experiencing this too?

Yep, I have the problem too.

It's not related to the fuel level... I tested that last night.

As soon as the weather warms up a little in May, I will be climbing
underneath the car and pushing, shoving, and tapping on things to find
out
what's loose back there. I bet a little neoprene foam could work wonders.

If you listen for it, it will drive you nuts. Ignore it... if you can.
:)

PS: Did you test the internal trunk release? Hey, Jimmy Hoffa could be
alive
today if he would have had one.
--
Bob

-------------------------------------------------

Okay so here is the sccop,

I bought a 2006 GLS V6 in October 2005 and last week I had a "come to
Jesus meeting" with my dealer after my car has been in the shop 9 times
since I bought it. I have had all the same issues as discussed here and
more and here is the sccop.

The Clunking Noise:

A design flaw in the suspension system that Hyundai is aware of but no fix
for it yet. It is possible to minimize the noise in some cases. Part of
the noise may be coming from the jack and the styrofoam it is sitting in.
Try removing it. Also the spare tire cover (Black plastic shheting) that
covers your trunk has two plastic/metal clips that fit directly into two
holes that are in the frame of the car body. Try insulating them with
foam to prevent rattling. While these alone will not get rid of the
clunking it may help minimize it.

Two additional problems I have had:

With a full tank of gas you will hear a rumbling noise for about 20-25
miles after you fill up. This is the result of no baffles in the gas
tank. Again Hyundai is aware of it but no fix yet.

The last one is a high pitched whine that my car and others have developed
at around the 60 to 70 MPH mark (2K RPM). After much fighting with my
dealership and Hyundai they have finally admitted that this too is a
design flaw dealing with the Variable Intake Manifold. When the air comes
in it causes a high pitched whine. They know it and have not figured a fix
for it.

Hope all this information helps.

Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
 

This is driving me crazy. After hitting smaller bumps going no more than
40
>mph I hear what appears to be a recurring clunking/rattling noise almost
as
>if the rear suspension isn't absorbing the impact (it is though). It's
a

>definite rattle and related to hitting the bump. It's most pronounced
in

>the passenger rear as I had a friend drive me around while I was in the
>trunk. I've heard some talk briefly about this, but no fixes have been
>offered or suggested. It's been to the dealer to no avail and I've even

>driven the same vehicle and the noise is present in that too. It's a
GLS

>with V6 and 17" tires. Anyone else experiencing this too?

Yep, I have the problem too.

It's not related to the fuel level... I tested that last night.

As soon as the weather warms up a little in May, I will be climbing
underneath the car and pushing, shoving, and tapping on things to find
out
what's loose back there. I bet a little neoprene foam could work wonders.

If you listen for it, it will drive you nuts. Ignore it... if you can.
:)

PS: Did you test the internal trunk release? Hey, Jimmy Hoffa could be
alive
today if he would have had one.
--
Bob

-------------------------------------------------

Okay so here is the sccop,

I bought a 2006 GLS V6 in October 2005 and last week I had a "come to
Jesus meeting" with my dealer after my car has been in the shop 9 times
since I bought it. I have had all the same issues as discussed here and
more and here is the sccop.

The Clunking Noise:

A design flaw in the suspension system that Hyundai is aware of but no fix
for it yet. It is possible to minimize the noise in some cases. Part of
the noise may be coming from the jack and the styrofoam it is sitting in.
Try removing it. Also the spare tire cover (Black plastic shheting) that
covers your trunk has two plastic/metal clips that fit directly into two
holes that are in the frame of the car body. Try insulating them with
foam to prevent rattling. While these alone will not get rid of the
clunking it may help minimize it.

Two additional problems I have had:

With a full tank of gas you will hear a rumbling noise for about 20-25
miles after you fill up. This is the result of no baffles in the gas
tank. Again Hyundai is aware of it but no fix yet.

The last one is a high pitched whine that my car and others have developed
at around the 60 to 70 MPH mark (2K RPM). After much fighting with my
dealership and Hyundai they have finally admitted that this too is a
design flaw dealing with the Variable Intake Manifold. When the air comes
in it causes a high pitched whine. They know it and have not figured a fix
for it.

Hope all this information helps.

Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
 

The clunking in the suspension is unfortunately a characteristic of the
vehicle. The noise transmits too well from the suspension through the
rear shock mounts and there is little insulation in the rear area of the
vehicle. I have no idea whether Hyundai intends to address these issues
with design revisions or whether such revisions can be made retroactive.

Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
 

The clunking in the suspension is unfortunately a characteristic of the
vehicle. The noise transmits too well from the suspension through the
rear shock mounts and there is little insulation in the rear area of the
vehicle. I have no idea whether Hyundai intends to address these issues
with design revisions or whether such revisions can be made retroactive.