# Clunking noise in 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-in-2012-hyundai-sonata-hybrid/128535>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** hyundai, sonata\
**Created:** [November 10, 2018, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-in-2012-hyundai-sonata-hybrid/128535 "2018-11-10T02:07:01Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![FredJohansen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a4c791/32.png) [@FredJohansen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredJohansen)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2018, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-in-2012-hyundai-sonata-hybrid/128535/1 "2018-11-10T02:07:01Z")

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Clunking noise appears to be coming from L/H drive train to transmission. Notable when starting to move, even on smooth roads. Intensifies with distance. Transmission replaced.

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**Author:** ![circuitsmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/circuitsmith/32/40376_2.png) [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2018, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-in-2012-hyundai-sonata-hybrid/128535/2 "2018-11-10T15:11:32Z")

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When the trans was replaced were the drive axles checked for free play in the CV joints?  
Also check suspension ball joints and bushings.

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**Author:** ![Yosemite](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/yosemite/32/643_2.png) [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2018, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-in-2012-hyundai-sonata-hybrid/128535/3 "2018-11-10T22:22:29Z")

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You may have a ball joint that is on it’s way out.  
It is common for them to make a clunk when changing direction.

Yosemite