Intermittent thud/thump noise from driver's side front wheel

cpjb@btinternet.com · Apr 6, 2015

I'm getting a very intermittent thud/thump noise which seems to be coming from the driver's front wheel area.

After it happens, I don't hear it again for many miles.

Any ideas what it could be - maybe something to do with suspension spring?

There doesn't seem to be anything loose from a visual perspective.

Thanks.

campandfly · Apr 6, 2015

Could be the known steering issue, I am sure someone will be along shortly to let you know.

WelshGas · Apr 6, 2015

The steering knock problem seems to be restricted to low speed manoeuvreing.
Measure height between wheel and wheel arch to rule out suspension setting.

cpjb@btinternet.com · Apr 9, 2015

Thanks for the responses. Been away to Coniston for a couple of days, and only heard it a couple of times during the trip - at low speeds on roughish surfaces, but not whilst turning.

I'll take in to the dealer to see if they can shine any light on it.

Cumbrian_Cali · Apr 24, 2016

I had something similar to this.
Managed to replicate it for the VW technician,
We were both sure that the noise was coming from drivers wheel, wheel arch or drivers door.
5 days later I got the van back still with the noise...
I did some further investigating and fitted some small rubber feet into the pullout awning as this was intermittently rattling/knocking on various surfaces.