Experiencing noises from your auto often is never reassuring, so discovering noises on your Kia Sorento suspensions when you pass a speed bump can be stressful. This symptom may be a sign of a minor issue as well as a warning of a much larger repair to come. In any case, it is necessary to check the origin and take the necessary actions to correct the issue, it is with this intention in mind that we wanted to write this content to support you see more clearly. We will first see the possible causes for a crack when the speed bump passes, after that, what can be the cause of a squeaking noise when a speed bump is being passed and finally what to do if you have another noise when a speed bump is passed.
Suspension cracking noise Kia Sorento
Check Kia Sorento suspension
If you experience a suspension noise when you pass a speed bump on your Kia Sorento, and it is characterized by a “clack” or cracking, it is highly possible that your suspension block is the cause of it. Indeed, it may be the suspension cups, which, when they are outdated, have the rubber (silentblock) that acts as a buffer and shock absorber for the upper part of the suspension that no longer fulfils its function during small bumps that compress the suspensions. To examine if this is the issue that worries you, take a dented road and pay attention to the noise coming from your front axle as you circulate over holes. If it is indeed the cups, think of swapping them fairly quickly or you may damage other parts and have to make more important vehicle repairs.
Check the cardan shaft
If you are here because you have researched for “Kia Sorento suspension noise” and the suspension is not the cause of your problem, it may be that the cardan shaft is responsible. Indeed, when the cardan bellows get out of date and the dirt/dust builds up inside them their action is degraded and it is possible to experience a noise when they are in torsion. To examine this, you can try both types of torsion, first vertical with suspension compressions on the speed bump passages, and horizontal when you are going to turn at low speed. If it cracks in these two conditions you should consider changing it or them. If you have the feeling that this noise is more like a a loud noise on Kia Sorento, don’t hesitate to refer to this article.
Check steering hinges/stabilizer bar
Finally, when you find out a suspension noise when your Kia Sorento passes over a speed bumps, it is possible that the hinges or the stabilizer bar are responsible. Exactly like the gimbals, the steering part is mobilized when you change direction. If this is your situation, the parts that may have been damaged by normal wear and tear or impacts (e. g. sidewalks). The steering hinges, the stabilizer bar hinges. can be the origins of your noises, to examine it, put it under the vehicle and apply twists on each of its elements to examine that there is no particular play on one of them, they are meant to endure you quite strongly over their entire travel. Please remember to take your Kia Sorento to your auto mechanic or replace them if they are involved.
squeaky noise speed bump Kia Sorento
Check the stabilizer bar
If, on the other hand, you have a noise that is more like a squeak when you pass a speed bump with your Kia Sorento, it is possible that it is the stabilizer bar itself that is involved. Indeed, abnormal/pronounced wear of the latter can cause unusual friction which can cause this squeaking noise. Bear in mind to examine by going under your vehicle the condition of the paint on your bar which will show if there is friction. Second possible explanation, it may be your stabilizer bar silentblocks that are dried out and cause noise, in which case disassemble them from the cradle and grease them, this should solve the issue.
Check engine silentblocks
Finally, last case that we can examine together, it is the engine silentblocks, actually, these silentblocks work as pads/shock absorbers between the engine and the cradle of the auto, a obvious fatigue of these will create a subsidence and therefore a space between the engine and the silentblocks, it may appear that a squeaking noise shows up when you pass a speed bumps or any holes with your Kia Sorento. To replace them go to your auto mechanic.
Other speed bump noise Kia Sorento
If, despite all its assumptions, you still can’t locate the origin of the noise your Kia Sorento makes when you pass a speed bump, we suggest you to consult this content on a loud noise on Kia Sorento or to visit your auto mechanic in order to carry an in-depth check on your Kia Sorento and discover this issue.
