[SuitcaseMurphy]

Just became a new(to me) 2005 CR-V owner, and so far liking the car. Only weird thing is a strange thumping/rattling sound coming from the front suspension that seems to occur at random parking lot speeds. I was told this is a common CR-V problem relating to the steering rack & pinion, is this true? It's a hollow-sounding thumping noise almost like a suspension bushing that's loose.

 

[Kyokick]

Hello, could be the skid shield or tirewell shield could be loose, and when you turn your tire rubs on it. That was happening to me and I thought it was something major.

 

[Carbuff2]

I believe you are thinking of the common noise coming from the sway bar's end links. As a diagnostic, you could un-bolt them and drive the car (slowly) over some speed bumps.

Another common fault in the front end are the forward lower control arm bushings.




Steering racks are not a big issue on Generation 2 Vs.