Hi everyone. my Honda City TMO (2010) has been making creaking sounds at the front ('nyek -nyek'...like old spring bed ) when going over uneven surface / the slightest bumps. I took the car to Honda SC a few weeks back when the sound was not so obvious, and they said it was the STABILIZER BAR BUSH. I have since tried to google this and found that worn out stabilizer bush will result in clunking or knocking sound and not creaking.
I have an appointment to replace the stabilizer bar bush in a few days @ RM120+, but i am not confident it will solve the problem. The SC did say that my front absorbers need to be changed as well since its almost 9 years old. But again, according my Google searches, bad shocks don't creak - they only leak, go dead, etc. (Do correct me if i am wrong). My priority is getting rid of the sound since the ride doesn't seem harsh to me esp since the car is mostly used for short trips.

There is no sound when turning the steering. No other problems with car ride or handling. Everything in the car is stock. Im guessing it is something to do with the coil spring mounting

Really appreciate if those who have faced this problem could share their experience and how it was resolved. Thanks a lot

This post has been edited by Swivlev: Aug 6 2019, 06:51 PM

are you a student?

since only RM120, just change it first

no need headache troubleshooting

Buy at205 spray on rubber parts
Absorber mounting should be the part making noise when you hit bumps

Did uncle google didnt tell you to get a 2nd opinion at a different workshop?

Double post

This post has been edited by ihavenoidea: Aug 4 2019, 10:24 AM

After 9 years, almost all parts of the suspension system needs replacement if you want the new car feel.

Stabilizer bar/anti roll bar bushing worn out usually cause knocking, not squeek.

9 years old car and haven't change absorber before
it's time lah

squeaking is indicating that your absorber needed replacement already

Not really.
If the rubber parts doesn't collapse or crack no need to change. If change all rubber parts need like 2-3k.

There's a chemical called at205 to rejuvenate rubber. Spray some test n see sound can go away. If not only go change the part. And not necessarily change the correct part as mechanic just guess which part to change only

My suspension also got sound when hit bumps, after spray no more sound. I prayed onto absorber mounts

Squeaking is the absorber mount.
Not absorber.

If absorber the whole car will oscillate up down excessively after hitting bump

Most likely sound comes from this part.
You can try spray wd40 see sound goes away.

If yes then can buy at205 later to apply

This post has been edited by AllnGap: Aug 4 2019, 10:30 AM


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Sorry, i don't subscribe to your approach. All the same, thanks for your input.

Thanks for ur insightful comments.

Thanks for your view

i have the same problem but at the rear. let me know once you get rid of it....tia

driving the same honda city and got the same sound when going over bumps, at the front.

tell me when u solved it.

Hi AllnGap,

Thanks for reading my post, understanding my question and offering solutions. This can sometimes be a rare commodity on this forum.

I am leaning towards the mounts, bushing or coil spring insulator/seat as the culprits. I will look up the product u mentioned..thanks a lot.

In the meantime, i still hope someone who has first hand experience with this problem could weigh in and help zero-in on the problem.

Cheers

In this /k alone, ive seen a lot honda prob here n there been discuss

Luls

But still so many support it

did u take ur car to a workshop ? I suggest u do that and we can compare findings

To be fair we do not know what kind of abuse the car went through. Another thing is quality of parts may be of another factor why the car creaks over duration of time.

Be fair 10 years is really a long time for rubber/ silicone/ PU parts to be in service.

Spraying oils/ chemicals is only a stop gap measure. Replacing is the only way to go. You have to remember crushed /worn with material loss/ cracked parts cannot be rejuvenated with any chemicals.

I am driving a 10 year old Myvi and a 43 year old Corolla. So i do know what kind of acceptable damage and wear level either car has with the age and driving that goes into it. Your 10 year old Honda would have same wear level on suspension as my Myvi. The myvi has creaking sound at the back when braking. And rattly under carriage when driving on bad roads. All are due to worn bushings that needs to be changed. I have sprayed WD silicone on these joints and it is only good for about a few weeks if it was not raining. I wish i have time to mount an action cam to the under carriage to prove my point. But get the car on a lift and manually shaking the suspension & control arms confirms the worn parts for play and creaks.

If you are still not happy that anyone can prove that the worn parts that needs replacing, then buy a new car.