Our front end clunks both on the open road or when you hit a bump.

Asked by marye Jul 03, 2007 at 07:21 AM about the 2003 Honda Odyssey

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

We replaced the struts, sway bar, and bushings. We have spent over $1500 dollars and still have the same noises.  Our dealer wants us to replace the new struts new KYG again with the Honda stuts.  Estimated cost is $1000.  Help!

4 Answers

Have them check the C/V halfshaft. Also it could possibly be motor or transmission mount.

2 people found this helpful.

The Calipers might be the problem...its being held by two bolts that gets worn after time, jack up and take off wheel, Knock caliper, if you hear a clunking sound then that's the problem. you need to pull the bolts out and remove the grease rubber, cut a piece of rubber hose about one inch,push it into the end of the bolt then squeeze the caliper back on. Tip...use a screw driver and squeeze the piston in and it will be easy to re-install. the idea is to tighten the bolts.

Wow, great answer Torontocity. I had exactly the same issue with my 2004 Ody. I replaced the lower control arms and bushings/ball joint because they were worn. No change. I replaced the struts (at 240k but replaced once at 100k). Rode better, but still clunking over bumps or expansion gaps. really sounded like some suspension piece was about to fall off. A repair shop also suggested it could be my worn calipers, but I was hesitant because it sounded like a more substantial clunk/reverb rattle. But I followed the advice above and it quieted it down. So I just repalced them with RockAuto (Raybestos) and now it sounds like the van did 240k miles ago. Wohoo.

Your Answer:

Odyssey

Looking for a Used Odyssey in your area?

CarGurus has 972 nationwide Odyssey listings starting at $2,495.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Stanford Baddley
    Reputation
    3,340
  • #2
    GuruH1WTR
    Reputation
    2,140
  • #3
    Vkp23
    Reputation
    1,860
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Sienna
40 Great Deals out of 750 listings starting at $4,200
Used Honda Pilot
40 Great Deals out of 1,271 listings starting at $4,495
Used Chrysler Pacifica
49 Great Deals out of 1,199 listings starting at $13,999
Used Toyota Highlander
32 Great Deals out of 738 listings starting at $2,495
Used Honda CR-V
103 Great Deals out of 3,896 listings starting at $1,795
Used Dodge Grand Caravan
101 Great Deals out of 1,943 listings starting at $3,995
Used Honda Accord
40 Great Deals out of 910 listings starting at $1,599
Used Ford F-150
321 Great Deals out of 14,968 listings starting at $1,712
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
24 Great Deals out of 911 listings starting at $11,900
Used Toyota Sequoia
4 Great Deals out of 69 listings starting at $16,489
Used Chevrolet Suburban
10 Great Deals out of 550 listings starting at $7,500
Used Ford Expedition
23 Great Deals out of 821 listings starting at $7,888
Used Kia Sedona
10 Great Deals out of 171 listings starting at $3,800
Used Toyota 4Runner
10 Great Deals out of 304 listings starting at $9,700

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.