# Rattling sound from Camry 99 **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [June 30, 2008, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-from-camry-99/16071 "2008-06-30T20:45:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kmeraj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Kmeraj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kmeraj)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-from-camry-99/16071/1 "2008-06-30T20:45:40Z")
I have a 99 Toyota Camry V6. I replaced all 4 struts and the right side strut was replaced with a Monroe Quick Strut (Mount, spring a strut as a single peice). After few months a sound started to come from right side when ever the car went over the bump. I replaced the right sided strut nder warrenty. But after few months a ratteling sound started to come from the same side and the strut was replaced again but the sound was still there. The sound was load. I took the car to Belle tires and according to them it might be from the strut mount or from the swaybar link. I changed the swaybar link and the strut too BUT THE SOUND WAS STILL THERE. I took the car to another mechanic and he said the same thing, IT IS THE STRUT. I gave up. I drove the car with the sound coming for few months but it was too annoying. I’m sure it can be heard aoutside the car also. I called the Monroe warrenty and exchange dept. and ask for the money back as their part was not working but they said get is exchange under warrenty. And today I replaced the strut again (Quick Strut). BUT THE SOUND IS STILL THERE. I checked everything and it seems tight. I don’t know what to do. With these strut replacement I think it is not the strut that is making the sound, but can’t figure out where is the sound coming from? Need help, PLEASE share some advise. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Kmeraj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Kmeraj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kmeraj)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-from-camry-99/16071/2 "2008-06-30T23:46:21Z")
I think it’s a very technical question and needs an expert to answer. Is there a true mechanic out there? ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-from-camry-99/16071/3 "2008-06-30T23:49:30Z")
Believe it or not, this is common. I’m not sure exactly how to fix it, but it has to do with the upper strut mount, I think. My mother’s '99 Camry does exactly the same thing, and I’ve read other posts here about this problem. ---
**Author:** ![Kmeraj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Kmeraj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kmeraj)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-from-camry-99/16071/4 "2008-07-01T01:24:33Z")
Thanks for the reply. But what are my options here. If I go for a genuine parts for the dealer it will cost me $500 while I get the new strut yesterday for free as a warrenty replacement. What I did this time that, there is a curve metal plate where the mount bolts come out, I place that first on the strut and then place it under the body because what I noticed that after tightening the upper part of the strut to car body the strut doesn’t hang straight but I have to push a bit inside for the hub to get in place. I thought that might be putting some stress on the mount itself. The sound is low but still there. I’m thinking to buy a used strut mount and replace it with the Monroe’s. What you say?? ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-from-camry-99/16071/5 "2008-07-01T04:51:19Z")
The odds of getting that many bad struts in a row is near zero. Someone is missing something. What I would seriously consider looking at is the lower ball joint first followed by (in order) a worn/loose inner tie rod or tie rod end. Any of those can cause a rattle in the front that will resemble a bad strut and they’re all easy to check. The lower ball joint is also a very serious safety issue and should not be ignored. Also, if you were driving around for a while with weak struts keep in mind that things like ball joints, tie rods, stabilizer links, etc. can be beaten to death prematurely by bad struts. ---
**Author:** ![galant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/77aa72/32.png) [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-from-camry-99/16071/6 "2008-07-01T06:01:33Z")
This model is notorious for bad strut mounts, which is different than the strut. Has that been changed? In a similar case if we let the car sit under the sun the noise would almost disappear not sure why. ---
**Author:** ![JoeMario](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@JoeMario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeMario)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 11:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-from-camry-99/16071/7 "2008-07-01T11:37:07Z")
> This model is notorious for bad strut mounts, which is different than the strut. That’s the first thing I thought of. But then the OP states the strut was replaced with a quick strut. Doesn’t the quick strut include the mount? ---
**Author:** ![pleasedodgevan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/51bf81/32.png) [@pleasedodgevan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pleasedodgevan)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-from-camry-99/16071/8 "2008-07-01T18:16:29Z")
Somebody has to check a catalytic converter shield or any other rattling sheet metal. ---
**Author:** ![NYBo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nybo/32/17281_2.png) [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-from-camry-99/16071/9 "2008-07-01T18:30:21Z")
Yep, the Quick Strut includes the upper mount. The problem is elsewhere.