Clunking noise when I accelerate

BECKYSPAGE

MEMBER
2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML500
V6
4WD
AUTOMATIC
130,000 MILES

Having a hard time with tires blowing out so I've been driving on a donut. Last night when I got up to 5 MPH a horrible clunking noise started and felt like tires were going to fall off.

Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 4:37 PM

1 Reply

KASEKENNY

MECHANIC
18,907 POSTS

Can you get a recording of the noise? That will help identify what the issue is.

Also, here is a guide that will help with different noises. I am not sure this issue is covered in here but without hearing the noise, it is hard to know.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-noises

I suspect this is a loose wheel or tire as they will make all sorts of noise when they are turning but does this make a repeated thumping noise or is it only at certain times?

Again a video will most likely answer most all questions. Thanks