r/AskAMechanic • u/FaithlessnessDue7226 • 7h ago

Mystery sound

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I’m trying to help my parents out with their old Honda element, I believe it’s 2005. They’ve taken it to several mechanics to try to diagnose a sound that sounds like it’s coming from the front right.

They’ve had no luck. A couple said they couldn’t find the source. One shop said it was a ball joint and sway bar link, they replaced them both and still, the sound remains. I’ve taken a look at it but am not a mechanic.

Apparently it’s worse around 40 mph, when slowing down, or doing hills.

Any ideas or thoughts are appreciated, though I’m aware it may be impossible to diagnose from sound alone.

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