2000 Dodge Neon. Have a horrible "Grinding" noise from front left wheel area. Pads were replaced a month ago and appear fine. Also, in this same area, when going forward sometimes there is a "clunk or a loud clicking" noise when first starting off. This noise will go away when you hit about 20 or 30MPH.

SOURCE: switching in to 4wd on the fly get a loud clunk and some grinding

Yeah i get the same thing when im hitting the whoops at 80 miles an hour.What is the deal with this.

SOURCE: 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Front Noise

I had the same problem, my mechanic has had this same problem with other 2003 grand caravans. Flush the power steering fluid, replace it with ATF+4 and add Lucas power steering additive. Apparently dodge has posted the fluid that was originally used is causing this problem. $100 and it is purring like a kitten

SOURCE: grinding noise when I pull off and clunking noise on bumps

Front hub bearing. If you were the one who replaced the pads you should have turned the hub while the caliper was off and checked for roughness or wobble. Imagine the rotor wandering from side to side and rubbing the pads; thats what a worn hub will do.

chitownbob45

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• Posted on Oct 07, 2009

SOURCE: My car is making a loud noise from the front end

Hi Becky Your mechanic should be able to find your problem. They will lift your car so your front wheels swing free and shake your front wheels around. The bad part can be found this way. Theres a lot of things this could be. But yes it would be a joint or bearing. Hope this helps you.

SOURCE: 2003 Dodge Neon 2.0 auto. Driving over bumps in

hello, only a sugestion but I would have the suspension checked, try pushing that side of your car down firmly and let go straight away. If it bounces 2 to 3 times that is fine, if its slugish this could very well be the problem. I hope this is of some use.