Interesting.. ours only did when turning the wheels at low speeds.

 

Mine dose it when I am turning right. It was not there before it just started

 

Eventually it will do it from both sides.. mine did.. both front struts had to be replaced. we'll see how long the new ones last..

 

once-a-day, it seems...

As I mentioned from that previous strut posting (in the other thread #37) and in the response in #38, it'll be a bit difficult for me to get the dealership service tech to reproduce this creaking until it gets worse, I think.

Still, I think it's a blessing it's not gotten worse so far? I've only noticed it in the first drive in the mornings when pulling out of our parking space, wheel turned to the right. The sound doesn't occur until I start turning the wheel to the right as I'm backing out. The sound then never reoccurs. If there was something wrong with my strut, shouldn't it happen all the time? This is really bizarre, no?

 

I knew I heard something the other day, yes turning to the left at this point only. Humid weather or cold mornings. My wife does not notice it, shocking...

 

I found this page while researching the strut noise on my 2011 Ody. I thought I would add my tale as I am now on my 2nd strut replacement.
I took delivery of the new Ody the end of February and noticed the noise right away. Creaking while pulling into parking spots. Creaking while breaking right or left into a turn. I took it to the dealer and they could not find "anything wrong ... can't hear any noise". Before I left the lot the car was creaking again. I went back in and took the car out with a mechanic. Long story short... they changed BOTH struts (after waiting a week for shipping). The problem was resolved for a few weeks but returned again this week. The car is now at the dealer again (for the Audio recall too) and they tell me they are putting on another new strut on the left side (tomorrow!). There appears to be no answers as to why... so frustrating. Mean time.... I just wrote another car payment check for a car that appears to me to potentially have more than an issue of 'a bad strut'. I drove a 03 Ody for 8 years... no problems... : ((

Not happy... and without a car again!

MK

 

Welcome, too bad it's less than idea circumstances. Keep us updated on your progress.

 

We've been having the same problem with our 2011 Odyssey. The creaking sound comes from the drivers side at low speeds and primarily when making right turns, but can also be heard sometimes when making left turns. We determined also that it depends on how many people (i.e. weight) is in the vehicle. I had it at the dealer about 45 days ago. They loaded a couple techs in the vehicle to weight it down and they were able to reproduce the problem right away. They replaced the upper strut mount which took care of the problem.

However, within the past week or so the creaking sound is back again. I took it back to the dealer yesterday and they were once again able to reproduce the problem by loading up a couple people and going for a drive. The dealer contacted Honda Tech Line who suggested they remove the strut mount and lube the assembly. The dealer just called and said they did this and it appears to take care of the problem. We'll be picking up the vehicle later today...hopefully this will take care of the problem for good (fingers crossed).

 

And, welcome to you. Again, keep us updated if the problem comes back. We can all benefit.

 

i got same issues with creaking noise

I have notice it after 1000K!
Im almost at 3000K and it getting worse!

 

I have notice it after 1000K!
Im almost at 3000K and it getting worse!

dang you already have 3,000,000 miles on your ody?

i also mentioned this to our dealership and since they didn't have the

fix to it yet, i didn't bother them any longer. Either way, i knew i was

gona get the same answer so might as well, wait for the fix. Please keep

us updated guys!

 

any updates?

 

Yep, after having both struts replaced 2 months ago.. have to have them replaced again.. starting to make same creaking again.. GEEZ... I would expect this on the Hyundai van, but not the Honda, LOL! I wouldn't be surprised if there is a TSB or recall eventually.

 

me too

we just turned 142K mi. on my 05'Ody and now hearing creeking on the front passenger side suspension. Having them take a look at it next week. Also hearing a little knocking over little bumps as well. Sounds like bushings have gone bad somewhere. Also getting vibration around 50-75mph. I think my wife went pot hole jumping. :nothappy:

 

Oh crap! This just happened to me today when I was taking a right turn. It sounds BAD! It's not like the car is going to fall apart, but it's not befitting of a 2011, 45K vehicle. I love the car, but we've had some issues with it (all minor things, but they add up). I wish there were a fix for this strut issue, as it is the worst one on my vehicle. Let's all complain and maybe they'll get around to fixing this and the battery issues.

 

We've had the creaking sound coming from the front whenever we go up a driveway ramp or back out of one. It has been happening for about 500 miles. I think I'll mention it tomorrow to the dealer when we go in for our oil change (only 4000 miles on van).

 

. I think I'll mention it tomorrow to the dealer when we go in for our oil change (only 4000 miles on van).

Whoa, why are you changing the oil so soon? My understanding is that the synth oil is supposed to be good for 7500 to 8500 miles otherwise you would be wasteing money by changeing it too often.
Did you get a service indicator for this?

RCAV8TOR

 

Check out the TSB thread, as I added TSB 11-038 - Popping, Knocking, or Creaking in the Front While Turning at Low Speeds
Applies To: 2011 Odyssey – ALL

 

As usual, thanks EE4Life. Good to know that it is not a set of defective struts as somebody mentioned earlier, it just requires some lubricant.

Here is an excerpt:

SYMPTOM
There is a dull popping, knocking, or creaking sound coming from the front of the vehicle at low speeds, usually while turning. A test-drive may not duplicate the noise. If you have a vehicle that reportedly has this symptom, do the repair procedure.

PROBABLE CAUSE
The bump stop contacts the top of the front damper body, or the damper shaft self-locking nut is loose.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Apply Shin-Etsu grease around the top of both front dampers. Retorque both front damper shaft self-locking nuts.

REQUIRED MATERIALS
Shin-Etsu Grease (one tube repairs about 40 vehicles)

As EE4Life indicates, check the TSB thread for full details on the bulletin

 

Ody T+E front end clicking/clunking when turning

Has anyone had this problem? Honda is telling me that my tires are rubbing in the wheel wells and that's just "normal" design. Well, okay, I had a 2008 and I haven't changed my driving any (they've said I'm driving aggressively)... But my 2011 clicks every time I pull forwards (fast, admittedly) and come to a stop before backing into my driveway. It clicks both directions on tight turns--very CV-like clicking, but a little more clunky and not the same loudness per click like with a CV joint. I've also had five or six loud CLUNKS when going over bumps more recently.

It sounds like a loose strut to me, but they haven't found any problems. One day we had some tight parking to do repeatedly, and I could get the clicks just from turning the steering wheel. We parked the car and left it, while on vacation.

I'm going to pick it up from the dealership now, and I'm considering getting rid of the car. It's only six months old, but I am not comfortable driving my kids in it with an unknown problem that involves steering/front axles and other parts essential to the safe operation of the vehicle. When you spend $50,000 on a car (I'm in Canada), you don't expect a problem from day 1 and a problem that cannot be resolved.

Ideas? Has anyone had this problem? We're going on vacation--probably 4000 miles of driving in 2 weeks--in a few weeks, and as of now I'm not comfortable taking the car on a trip and I am considering renting at 100% cost to us. That'll cut into the vacation budget I'm quite upset!

[Edited to add: They're clicking and clunking, not squeaking..]

-Nicole.

 

So I look like a total idiot--the sales guy cannot hear it (two technicians did).. I picked up my car and I can still hear the noise.. And I can hear a weird vibration/road noise when on the highway or driving above 50km/hr that stops when I tap the brakes. It's coming from the same area (front axle/strut area).

-N.

 

Hi DuckEE, I have a new 2012 Odyssey and have the same problem "I can hear a weird vibration/road noise when on the highway or driving above 50km/hr that stops when I tap the brakes" . Did you get this resolved? I hope you can tell me what was done to resolve this issue. Thanks in Advance.

 

There's a thread about it somewhere around here... but it seems to be about the strut issue. The second time mine was in the shop for the strut issue... they couldn't figure out what it was a first too... I can find out how they determined the strut was the issue. Can they just replace the strut to see if that is it? If you have OEM tires and wheels, I can't see why they would be rubbing on the wheel wells.

That said... I think you should drive to visit me... and I'll determine if you are driving too aggressively. We can compare our TEs.

http://www.odyclub.com/forums/54-2011-odyssey/149163-front-struts-creaking.html

 

TSB to correct popping, knocking front suspension

Honda is aware of the problem and the technical service bulletin below addresses the problem. Call your dealer and ask them to perform the TSB.
____________________________________

Service Bulletin 11-038

June 21, 2011

Applies To: 2011 Odyssey – ALL
Popping, Knocking, or Creaking in the Front While Turning at Low Speeds
SYMPTOM
There is a dull popping, knocking, or creaking sound
coming from the front of the vehicle at low speeds,
usually while turning.
A test-drive may not duplicate the noise. If you have a
vehicle that reportedly has this symptom, do the repair
procedure.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The bump stop contacts the top of the front damper
body, or the damper shaft self-locking nut is loose.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Apply Shin-Etsu grease around the top of both front
dampers. Retorque both front damper shaft self-locking
nuts.

 

I forwarded this thread on to the appropriate person. I hate looking like one of those nutty people who think any little noise and the car is going to fall apart.. but damn, when other people tell you that they cannot reproduce it you do start to question your own sanity a little

Thank you so much for spotting that. I'm not sure why their service department wasn't aware of the new TSB today while we were troubleshooting this. If this is the problem, the clunking (5-6 times total in 6 months) and newer rattling noise are something completely different. What're the chances of that...all in the same area?

-Nicole.

 

just got the tsb done. i wonder how long this is gona last though

 

I guess Honda Canada doesn't have a TSB out (yet?), so my dealership was unaware of the problem. I've forwarded them to this thread again now that it has been merged.

-Nicole.

 

Just had the TSB completed. No creaking while leaving the dealership or on the way home. It almost always creaks as I am in any parking lot and after stopping for a couple of errands... no creaking so far. Also had them complete the TSB for the center visor trim misalignment, the radio recall, and the wiper recall.

 

We noticed a creak when we were driving in circles in a parking garage. It echoed off the walls pretty loudly. Guess we have to get it to the service department...

 

Glad I read this thread. Our van has the front strut creak.

Question: Anyone experience the same with the rear struts? Ours started to creak from the rear this past week but only on occasion. Sounds like the rear suspension is binding.

 

Question: Anyone experience the same with the rear struts? Ours started to creak from the rear this past week but only on occasion. Sounds like the rear suspension is binding.

I think I heard something from our rear suspension, although it maybe some junk we have rolling around in the cargo area. I'll have to check it out further.

I had the front struts greased per the TSB a few weeks ago and I haven't heard the front noise since.

 

Our van needs another oil change, now at 9500 miles, so I called them and told them to schedule an appointment. This time I gave them the service bulletin number A11-038 and said the creaking needs to be fixed. At least this time they took down the info and didn't say "let the technician see the problem". Fingers crossed, hoping they will actually do it when we drop it off this week.

 

I just recently started getting the creaking noise, I have about 2600 miles on the Ody.

 

Question: My new 2011 was built in August. And was purchased the first week of September. I understand that the TSB was created in June. Does the factory perform repair on all the TSBs on the newly built car? What I'm trying to say is, did they perform the repair on my car already or do I have to take it in? That is if I hear the noise, but I never heard it.

 

Any fix should have been incorporated into the production line. You won't hear it right away. Probably takes 2000 to 3000 miles at least in my case it did. And, it's not that big a deal for me anyway. It can wait until the next service.