Our XC90 developed a noise in the front end recently. The last time we had the oil changed, the mechanic told us that we needed new sway bar links. I replaced both, but still have noise on the driver side. The passenger side made some noise at first, but settled in after a couple of days. Any ideas what else could be making that noise?

XC90
2007
150k miles
3.2

 

How would you describe the noise? When does it happen? For example, when coming to a stop, when turning, when accelerating, when switching gears, etc?

My XC90 (2008 3.2 I6 with 117k miles) has a clicking sound from the front end when coming to a stop, which I was told last time I took it to my mechanic that the control arms/bushings needed replacement, so that is on my hit list to replace.

Of course that is a slippery slope because if the control arms or bushings need replacement, I might as well do the rest of the suspension bits too, such as sway bar end links, struts etc.

 

I did leave that part out - I get the noise on corners. Agreed on the slippery slope. I'm wondering if I should just endure the financial pain and replace it all. I've had opinions of A-arms, sway bar, steering rack.....