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I notice this almost every time I park in my garage. It's a side load, so I have to turn hard right, reverse it turning hard left, then I can pull straight in. I can't make the turn in one attempt.

Anyways, I notice a distinct "clunk" sound then the car is reversing. It happens just before the wheel makes the stop for the hard left. It's repeatable for definitely this left wheel reverse, and I think it happens on right wheel reverse. Just curious if anyone has noticed this sound before. I plan to take it to the dealer. It happens before the hard reaches the end of it's turning ability. Sounds like some suspension issue to me.
 
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I took my van in a couple weeks ago to the dealership for this same concern. They couldn't replicate it (surprise surprise) but I wanted it noted on the record while the van is under warranty. They inspected the suspension and steering system and did not see anything out of place.

Hopefully I can consistently replicate it using the OP's instructions and then take the service adviser on a test drive to show them.
 
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thrawnis said:
I took my van in a couple weeks ago to the dealership for this same concern. They couldn't replicate it (surprise surprise) but I wanted it noted on the record while the van is under warranty. They inspected the suspension and steering system and did not see anything out of place.

Hopefully I can consistently replicate it using the OP's instructions and then take the service adviser on a test drive to show them.
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It doesn't happen all the time. Maybe I should take it in and put a note on record as well.
 
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I’ve has in mine new 2019 since the first or second weekend. Heard it and scared myself and my son. Took it in last Monday. They said it was the top of the strut tower which they did something to and lubricated. I can’t attest to the sound resurfacing in the last four dats - yet.
 
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Yesterday, after spending a fortune getting the door sills and chrome door trim, the dealership said they discovered this intermittent sound was caused by a tie rod end that they ordered and will replace tomorrow in about an hour.
 
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rls002 said:
Yesterday, after spending a fortune getting the door sills and chrome door trim, the dealership said they discovered this intermittent sound was caused by a tie rod end that they ordered and will replace tomorrow in about an hour.
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rls002, I would also be interested to know if the problem was fixed after changing tie (outer?) rods.

My 19' EXL & NAV (Feb 2019 production) has about 350 miles, but I already heard this "clunk" sound twice.

Since there are at least 9 folks with the apparently same problem we might need to bring this to the attention of the corporate.
 
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Hey, new poster here but I would like to chime in on this.

I'm a member over on the Ridgeline forums but figured I'd post over here as well. We recently purchased a new 19 Odyssey Elite and around 800 miles in it developed strange sounds from the front end. The sound didn't manifest as a clunk but more like if you were to crumple plastic or a foil lined bag of chips under a pillow when you would turn the wheel. I had noticed the steering was a bit twitchy as well but had attributed it to the lousy OEM Bridgestone tires (I dumped the Bridgestones on the Ridgeline pretty quick).

Long story short, the dealer just called me and said they traced the issue to the inner tie-rod. My dealer is replacing the tie rods on our Odyssey.
 
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amdsupport said:
Hey, new poster here but I would like to chime in on this.

I'm a member over on the Ridgeline forums but figured I'd post over here as well. We recently purchased a new 19 Odyssey Elite and around 800 miles in it developed strange sounds from the front end. The sound didn't manifest as a clunk but more like if you were to crumple plastic or a foil lined bag of chips under a pillow when you would turn the wheel. I had noticed the steering was a bit twitchy as well but had attributed it to the lousy OEM Bridgestone tires (I dumped the Bridgestones on the Ridgeline pretty quick).

Long story short, the dealer just called me and said they traced the issue to the inner tie-rod. My dealer is replacing the tie rods on our Odyssey.
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Well, it seems like replacing tie rods did not solve the issue for rls002's van.

Please let us know after dealership replaces tie rods and you drive hundred miles or so if the front end noise is gone.

Thank you!
 
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bori9809 said:
Well, it seems like replacing tie rods did not solve the issue for rls002's van.

Please let us know after dealership replaces tie rods and you drive hundred miles or so if the front end noise is gone.

Thank you!
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They replaced sway bar ends, not tie rod ends. Told me they were going to make me very happy! Then took me to enterprise car rentals where their reservation for me was not on the docket, I had to pay $25, and waited an hour before getting into this tiny car my large frame no longer appreciates! Designated three days for the rental. I’ll be miserable.
I’m waiting to be delighted!
 
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amdsupport said:
Hey, new poster here but I would like to chime in on this.

I'm a member over on the Ridgeline forums but figured I'd post over here as well. We recently purchased a new 19 Odyssey Elite and around 800 miles in it developed strange sounds from the front end. The sound didn't manifest as a clunk but more like if you were to crumple plastic or a foil lined bag of chips under a pillow when you would turn the wheel. I had noticed the steering was a bit twitchy as well but had attributed it to the lousy OEM Bridgestone tires (I dumped the Bridgestones on the Ridgeline pretty quick).

Long story short, the dealer just called me and said they traced the issue to the inner tie-rod. My dealer is replacing the tie rods on our Odyssey.
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I not sure if I need to let Matt, the service guy, know this information or not. I’m not clear on the similarities between the two suspensions but apparently there is some relevance. Thank you for your message.
 
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@rls002 I've found it to be a big YMMV when informing the service advisors about the issues seen on the forums. When the G2 Ridgeline was new we had some issues that we would swap info on in the forums and inform service advisors about; The advisors we knew seemed to like it while others didn't really care.

Our van is still in the shop...ironically they gave me a Pacifica loaner (with the S appearance package). We crosshopped the Pacifica Hybrid but it was just missing too many features compared to the regular Pacifica and Odyssey. I am sure the Pacifica works for some but overall I find it annoying.
 
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