Gsqrd

was Collapsed eng/xmsn mounts. last week of 7/100 warranty. my mon fron now. yikes. also water pump replaced due to noise they noticed

JackStraw

When did you begin to hear the creaks?

Where did the sound come from, front, middle or rear?

Did you only hear the noise when you went over bumps or uneven pavement?

I ask because I am trying to diagnose a rattle from the rear of my car.

Gsqrd

eminated from under engine area when steering torqued on bump while turning. also rough idle in drive w ac. past 6 mos.

JackStraw

Finally resolved my creaking problem after years of complaints. Turns out the rear subframe bushings were cracked. Once they were replaced the creaking went away.

Stoofpilot

I have an 04 and I noticed that when I go over a bump, i get from the left rear, sweek noise until the care levels out. Sounds like a spring or shock.

Thoughts?

JackStraw

Squeaks and creaks and rattles are common in these cars, so I am told, so I wouldn't want to presume your problem is the same as mine. My rattle began several years ago and it seemed to be coming from the left and right rear wheel wells. It was noticeable when going over small bumps or cobblestone streets, but not with larger bumps. I asked them to look into it almost every time I went in for service.

The response often came back that they didn't hear the rattle. They subsequently lubricated the roof mechanism, but to no avail. They replaced both rear shocks/struts and still no improvement. The last time I brought it in I was told that the rear subframe bushings were cracked. Don't ask me why they didn't notice this 5 years ago because I do not have an answer for you.

But when they replaced the bushings, the problem went away.

Flyby

Good luck I hear a thump in my center console like if the exhaust was hitting the bottom of the car only when I go over a bump with the right side of the car can't find anything wrong 2007 sl55 has anybody had that before not the motor mounts