Need Help with my Chrysler 200n clunking noise

Tiny
ANDYROLF
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  • 2012 CHRYSLER 300
  • 27,000 MILES
Need Help with my 2012 CHRYSLER 200 Touring Clunking Noise! Any good mechanics or car technicians out there that can pinpoint what the problem is?

We are now 3+ disappointed Chrysler fans looking for answers, appreciate any comments and hopefully the solution to our problem.
Please review the following video clips on Youtube to determine our problem. 3+Chrysler owners will Thank You for your time and appreciate your help. Thanks, Andy.

Please leave comments under video 1

http://youtu.be/QFXsGzpTxNQ

http://youtu.be/qLAuT9CUyXk

http://youtu.be/j3jF_Wsv-0M

http://youtu.be/H984H4ooYuA

http://youtu.be/1CU5TkSVbF8
Friday, September 6th, 2013 AT 6:40 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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There is a tool you might be able to borrow or rent from an auto parts store that borrows them called the "Chassis Ear". It is a set of six microphones, a switch box, and headphones. You clip the microphones to suspect points, then drive around while listening with the headphones. You can move the microphones around to zero in on the source of the noise. Be aware that many mechanics have never seen or even heard of this tool. Suspension and alignment mechanics use it to find rattles, squeaks, and other noises.

Every Chrysler dealership was issued this tool in the mid '90s but most never used it so it may be hard to find. The pattern of the clunks suggests it's not suspension-related. The first suspects would be something like an inner fender shield that's missing a fastener or a body panel that's loose and flexing. Poke on the front bumper cover. Try to turn each front wheel back and forth and feel if the inner tie rod end is clunking. You would feel that in the steering wheel too.
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Friday, September 6th, 2013 AT 7:51 PM
Tiny
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Thank You Cardiodoc, that is valuable information. I will forward it to my Chrysler dealership and make them aware of that. I am thankful for yoiur response, appreciate it. Thanks.
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Saturday, September 7th, 2013 AT 12:33 PM

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