Good afternoon folks. Have my first issue with our CX-9 and wanted to document it for any future owners that may have same issue.
Our CX-9 is brand new 2021 GT and has 300 miles now. My wife has been driving it mostly but I took it out today for some errands. We've been babying it going pretty easy and today heard a weird clunking/knocking noise from the engine area/front of vehicle for the first time which I spent the next 30 minutes replicating the issue to be sure. And it's easily replicated so dealer shouldn't give me crap lol.
It happens after coming to a complete stop, then turning right or left and hitting gas tho you don't have to mash gas just give it a bit to put a bit of strain on system. I also noticed it when stopped on a hill and having to press the gas a bit to get going up the hill.
My first thought was either engine mounts, bushings, or axle/suspension parts. I searched here and found some possibly fixes of dealer tightening chassis bolts, cowl bolts, and even replacing strut towers.
I am heading home to fully inspect everything and will report back. I am guessing it's a loose bolt somewhere in suspension. My first oil change is free at 5k miles so may wait until then to bring it to dealer.
Thanks!
Our CX-9 is brand new 2021 GT and has 300 miles now. My wife has been driving it mostly but I took it out today for some errands. We've been babying it going pretty easy and today heard a weird clunking/knocking noise from the engine area/front of vehicle for the first time which I spent the next 30 minutes replicating the issue to be sure. And it's easily replicated so dealer shouldn't give me crap lol.
It happens after coming to a complete stop, then turning right or left and hitting gas tho you don't have to mash gas just give it a bit to put a bit of strain on system. I also noticed it when stopped on a hill and having to press the gas a bit to get going up the hill.
My first thought was either engine mounts, bushings, or axle/suspension parts. I searched here and found some possibly fixes of dealer tightening chassis bolts, cowl bolts, and even replacing strut towers.
I am heading home to fully inspect everything and will report back. I am guessing it's a loose bolt somewhere in suspension. My first oil change is free at 5k miles so may wait until then to bring it to dealer.
Thanks!
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