1998 Volvo C70 Knocking Noise From The Front Suspension Going Over Bumps

Knocking noises going over bumps can be caused by worn sway bar end links . These end links have small ball joints that become loose and rattle. Replacement is the only fix.

Affected Model Years

This issue affects Volvo C70 model years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, .

38 people reported this problem

  • 1998 100,000 Miles
    When I go over bumps or turn hard right the knocking noise starts. I haven't had it fixed yet.

  • 1998 20,000 Miles
    Hear a rattling sound in the front right side when going over bumps.

  • 1998 0 Miles
    When going over bumps, my car makes this "chinking" sound (like shaking a bag of coins). The dealer first couldn't hear the problem, told them to roll down the window! They found a broker link in the sway bar and replaced that. Still didn't fix the noise. They just replaced both front stuts. Much better, but still making the noise; dealership is trying to duplicate.

  • 1998 100,000 Miles
    the struts are sound but that knocking sound prevails like something is loose.

  • 1998 40,000 Miles
    I thought I was the only one! Was just told the front control arm bushing is torn and the control arms need to be replaced ... for $ 937. Looking for a second opinion.

  • 1998 72,000 Miles
    While watching my daughter drive away down I lane...I could hear that terrible clanking noise. I initally thought "CV Joints/Boots". Dealer determined sway bar links failed inspection. Replaced both front sway bar links. Cost of one sway bar = $ 82.62, Labor to instal at Volvo Dealer = $ 94.95. Total Cost to replace = $ 260.19.

  • 1998 155,000 Miles
    A bumping sound under the front passenger side

  • 1998 33,000 Miles
    Thought I was the only one with this problem, good to know Volvo is aware of it--getting it serviced ASAP.

  • 1998 25,000 Miles
    hasnt been fixed,yet

  • 1998 27,000 Miles
    Waiting for the dealer to admit that the vehicle has a problm and repair same

  • 1998 15,000 Miles
    Still in the mode where I take it to the dealer every few months so they can NOT fix the problem

  • 1998 12,500 Miles
    Knocking and shifting in fromt end at different times. Volvo replacing...stated they are aware of problem.

  • 1998 18,875 Miles
    front right strut making a rattling noise. Had to replace them.

  • 1998 17,000 Miles
    Volvo said I needed to lube front struts!! Cost $ 38, Still under warranty but out of 1 year adjustment warranty Ha!