Hello Everyone,

First post here... I recently purchased my first Volvo. It's a 2011 S60 T6 AWD. So far I really like this car, it is so nice to drive!

I need some help figuring out a noise that I'm hearing. Sometimes when I turn the wheels left and right I hear a popping or pinging noise. This noise happens when I'm not moving and when moving slowly. I don't notice it while driving at highway speeds, but maybe I don't turn sharp enough at speed to make the noise. I mainly hear this noise during and right after driving in rainy or snowy conditions. After driving on dry roads for a couple days the sound goes away. Any suggestions what this might be?

Thanks for your advice!

 

I would suspect a point in your suspension with a failed rubber component (lower control arm, ball joint, or a strut mount. Something that is normally not exposed to the elements but when the elements get in more slop is introduced. Time to put the car up on some jack stands and look for worn parts.

 

Eventually, you will be replacing all of the rubber parts in the front end. It's an S60 thing. Seems a little premature in your relatively new car though.

 

60k miles / 2012 S60 T6 AWD

Same issue. Mechanic says I need new spring coils and should prob replace the struts too. $750 per side.

He said its an issue with s60 and has replaced many but not with so little miles as mine.