# Clunking from pass rear? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [May 20, 2009, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-from-pass-rear/30743 "2009-05-20T17:47:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![soxmadison33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@soxmadison33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soxmadison33)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2009, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-from-pass-rear/30743/1 "2009-05-20T17:47:58Z")
I have a 2003 nissan maxima with 60k. within the last 3-4 months i’ve begun noticing a clunking/rattle comming from the pass rear of the car. i thought it might be something rattling in the trunk, but nothing is in there! I know its not the brakes or rotors, but not sure what this could be. It happens whenever i go over any type of hole,bump etc. but i can also hear it when i turn to the right, sharp turns to the right. before i take it to a mech. i would like to know what you think. Yours Truly, D. Benjamin Charleston SC ---
**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2009, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-from-pass-rear/30743/2 "2009-05-20T18:00:11Z")
That type of clunk is ususally either a loose exhaust system(muffler, tailpie, catalytic converter heat shield), or a rear suspension problem. You could have a bad shock absorber or a worn strut, depending on the car’s rear suspension. If that is the case be prepared to replace BOTH REAR shocks or struts, to keep the car balanced! A good suspension shop will quickly identify the problem; don’t go to a muffler shop since they may not know anything about suspension system. If you go to the Nissan dealer they may want to sell you a complete set of 4 new struts costing about $1200 installed. So I would stay away from the dealer as wel.