# Clunking **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** dakota, dodge\ **Created:** [February 28, 2010, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking/45307 "2010-02-28T23:36:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Rob\_Westerman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/76d3ee/32.png) [@Rob\_Westerman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob_Westerman)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2010, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking/45307/1 "2010-02-28T23:36:03Z")
I own a 2002 Dodge Dakota crew cab 2 wheel drive V6. I bought the truck from the original owner in excellent condition with 58K miles. I noticed that when stepping on the accelerator from a full stop (especially while turning) there’s a clunking sound and a mild thump is transmitted through the steering column to the steering wheel. I replaced the upper/lower control arm bushings, all ball joints, and tie rod ends. The tires are new, and brakes in good condition but I still have the symptoms. Several front end mechanics have experienced this while trying to diagnose the problem but couldn’t find anything. What could this be and what is the fix? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2010, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking/45307/2 "2010-03-01T01:04:22Z")
Has anyone checked for a worn motor mount on the left side of the engine? Tester ---
**Author:** ![Juice\_in\_LA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/94ad74/32.png) [@Juice\_in\_LA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juice_in_LA)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2010, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking/45307/3 "2010-04-09T13:53:39Z")
I would have the engine mount checked. My 2001 Volvo s40 does the exact same thing and my mechanic diagnosed it as cracked engine mounts.