What Causes the Eighth-Generation Accord to Make a Clunking Noise on Bumpy Roads?
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Eighth-Generation Accord making a clunking noise on bumpy roads may be due to insufficient body rigidity. Introduction: The Accord, a practitioner of Honda's innovative spirit and global leading technology, has a 38-year history worldwide. Brand Milestones: The first-generation Accord was developed as an innovative, energy-saving, and low-pollution vehicle against the backdrop of the oil crisis and significantly stricter emission standards. The second-generation Accord's design style largely continued the first generation, aiming to create a top-tier mid-to-high-end sedan by incorporating more mid-to-high-end car concepts. The third-generation Accord maintained a spacious interior while focusing on 'Sporty' (driving performance) as the theme for all performance standards. Its exterior design became more streamlined, with flip-up headlights being the main feature of this generation, giving it a strong sense of the era.
I also drive an eighth-generation Accord, and it often makes a clunking sound when driving on bumpy roads. This is mostly due to issues with the suspension system. The specific cause could be that the rubber bushings on the stabilizer links have aged and cracked. Over time, rubber components tend to deform and wear out, causing parts to collide and produce strange noises when going over bumps. Sometimes, it could also be due to loose control arm ball joints or worn-out shock absorber top mounts, where increased gaps cause the vehicle to shake when moving. I recommend finding a flat area near your home and pressing down on the car body to listen for the source of the noise. If the sound comes from the front or rear, you can roughly locate the problematic suspension component. Don’t delay—take it to a repair shop and have them lift the car to check the suspension parts. If there’s noticeable play, replace them to prevent small issues from escalating and affecting driving stability. Regular maintenance checks by a technician on these rubber components are key to prevention.
