2004 Dodge Neon

jason2004neon · Posted at Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:44 am

Noises problem
2004 Dodge Neon 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 85000 miles

hi, hope u can help...car makes a vibration noise when driving forward..only goes away when turning left but not right...thanks for a reply, jay

Service Writer · Posted at Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:42 am

First thought is a wheel bearing issue. What speeds does that happen at?

jason2004neon · Posted at Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:25 am

HI...from a slow start to any speed it makes the noise...when i go around a left turn it goes away...but not a right turn or when driving straight

Service Writer · Posted at Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:56 am

IF it sounds like a roar, then it is probably a wheel bearing gone bad. Check for play in any of the wheels.

jason2004neon · Posted at Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:58 am

Yes it is a roaring sound...recently rotated tires and did actually check for any play and seemed tight...should i go ahead and replace them anyways?

Service Writer · Posted at Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:31 am

No, you need to determine which one is bad.

There may be play now as the pitting will continue to get worse. Generally you can tell which side it is coming from, if you can, then yes replace that bearing, if not you need to verify it....or risk replacing the wrong one.

You can verify it with a set of chassis ears.

You can also verify it if it is in the front by raising the front end in a safe manner, putting it in drive and comparing the two sides with a stethescope.