Clicking noise from the rear of the car

[alex55]

Hi,
When car was not driven for a day, I hear a loud clicking noise from the rear bottom of the car when engage Reverse. I can’t determine from where exactly, wheels or axle, etc.? It’s not happening if I quickly pass R and shift to D and it happens once, maybe twice a day, when car is warm there is no click. Is anybody experienced it before? Is it normal?

Thanks.

 

[13Geni]

I have the same issue and have heard it on other Genesis's as well. It is the brakes in the rear. I work at a used car dealer and camry's are worse. It is a normal characteristic of the vehicle. I notice it more in the morning when backing out of the garage and when I get in my car to leave work.

 

[alex55]

You may be right, but why it happens only ones or twice when vehicle is cold?
On the same time you push a break pedal - brakes should't move...and why no click from the front brakes.

 

[dmitriylm]

You may be right, but why it happens only ones or twice when vehicle is cold?
On the same time you push a break pedal - brakes should't move...and why no click from the front brakes.

I haven't experienced this issue but many cars have the parking brake as a system separate from the regular brakes. These are often drum brakes mounted in the rear.

 

[alex55]

Actually I found that it was discussed before on the forum and looks like it's a u-joint driveshaft issue.

 

[Melman]

My 2009 Genesis sedan makes a click sound when shifting from parl to either drive or reverse. Mechanic could find no issues with axles or driveshaft u-joint. There is no noise when car is moving. He suspects possible play in differential. Does his assumption sound logical (I think it does).

 

[66nexus]

I get a periodic click when shifting into reverse from park. The times I went to the dealer the mechanic tightened the axle nut and the sound went away...for like 5-6 months lol.

 

[homeofstone]

If your car has over 150,000 miles then it could be rear diff. lash .

 

[Gunkk]

Yes the impulse of torque introduced into the drivetrain when the transmission engages can definitely make metal ticking/clacking/clanking noises.

Cap'n Obvious says: "On old cars, stuff wears out, gets loose, and makes noise. U-joints, Diffs, axle bearings all wear over time. Nothing lasts forever. At 10+ years and 100k+ miles I would certainly not expect the car to be as quiet and tight as it was when new."

 

[Melman]

Sold my 2009, best car I ever had. Purchased a 2015 3.8 sedan. Have radio issue: Sirius works great; no signal for am/fm, just hushed static. Any ideas. Hate to go to dealer, they will want to sell me a new audio system. My guess is there is a problem in the antenna lead somewhere.

______________________________

Help support this site so it can continue supporting you!

 

[Melman]

Now the alternator died, costs $525 for a new one plus at least a 2 week wait. Killed my battery too; almost $300. Car is becoming a money pit. I neglected to mention my issues (plural) with rodents eating my underhood wiring. That cost approximately $2,000. No new parts, just patching the damage. I think this might be my last Hyundai.

 

[joegr]

... I neglected to mention my issues (plural) with rodents eating my underhood wiring. That cost approximately $2,000. No new parts, just patching the damage. I think this might be my last Hyundai.

Perhaps so. As far as the rodent damage goes, most (if not all) brands now use the more environmentally (and rodent) friendly wire insulation.

 

[jep604]

Now the alternator died, costs $525 for a new one plus at least a 2 week wait. Killed my battery too; almost $300. Car is becoming a money pit. I neglected to mention my issues (plural) with rodents eating my underhood wiring. That cost approximately $2,000. No new parts, just patching the damage. I think this might be my last Hyundai.

The rodent damage should be covered under your "Comprehensive" insurance. I had the same issue when my car was left parked for a wheel while away for work. It was the 2006 Hyundai Sonata in 2008 with less than 50K miles on it. No speedo and "CEL". Took to the dealer and they fixed/repaired the wiring and it cost me $100.00 out of pocket, insurance covered $890.00. Traded same car with 255,000 miles in 2014 for my current Genesis. Side note: Damage history by rodents caused a hit on the "Carfax" which lowered the value during trade, or so they say.

 

[Charlie1982]

My 2009 Genesis sedan makes a click sound when shifting from parl to either drive or reverse. Mechanic could find no issues with axles or driveshaft u-joint. There is no noise when car is moving. He suspects possible play in differential. Does his assumption sound logical (I think it does).

I've wondered about a similar noise on my car, too. Can happen (and often does) when I shift from park to drive or reverse. Have less than 25k on my car, now, too. So far doesn't seem to be getting worse.