My 2018 Outlander PHEV has recently had a major repair after an accident. The front left wheel took significant impact from a speeding car while it was parked outside my house with the parking and handbrakes on. The force of the impact pushed the car onto the pavement and back about two feet.
The front left wing and suspension has been rebuilt along with the steering. The back right wheel was replaced due to damage. Three new tyres have been fitted the back left tyre is the original.
There are a few issues appearing with the repairs and I am trying to identify possible causes.
There is a rumbling noise that comes from the rear when driving above 40mph and this increases with speed. It exists in all driving modes. The body shop said it was a wheel bearing and would be covered under warranty. The main dealer inspected the car and did a test drive below 40mph and said there was no issues with the wheel bearings, suspension or exhaust system.
The petrol engine noise has increased significantly and the car will vibrate if this is charging the battery when stationary.
There is a creaking noise coming from the right when you go over speed bumps at slow speeds or turn right sharply while parking.
Any suggestions on the causes of the noises, it’s nearly as noisy as the 13 year old Diesel Sportage it replaced. Prior to the accident there was no noise or vibration in the car.
The front left wing and suspension has been rebuilt along with the steering. The back right wheel was replaced due to damage. Three new tyres have been fitted the back left tyre is the original.
There are a few issues appearing with the repairs and I am trying to identify possible causes.
There is a rumbling noise that comes from the rear when driving above 40mph and this increases with speed. It exists in all driving modes. The body shop said it was a wheel bearing and would be covered under warranty. The main dealer inspected the car and did a test drive below 40mph and said there was no issues with the wheel bearings, suspension or exhaust system.
The petrol engine noise has increased significantly and the car will vibrate if this is charging the battery when stationary.
There is a creaking noise coming from the right when you go over speed bumps at slow speeds or turn right sharply while parking.
Any suggestions on the causes of the noises, it’s nearly as noisy as the 13 year old Diesel Sportage it replaced. Prior to the accident there was no noise or vibration in the car.