Clunking noise when steering over bumps – Polestar 2 (135,000 km / ~83,900 miles)

DrumkingNL · 2025-09-23T13:19:06-0400

Hi everyone,

I’m experiencing an issue with my Polestar 2 (135,000 km ≈ 83,900 miles). Whenever I steer and go over a small bump, I hear and feel a clunking noise.

It happens both when turning left and right, and it’s noticeable inside the cabin as well as outside the car.

Could this be related to suspension components (bushings, control arms, sway bar links, struts), or maybe something with the steering rack? Has anyone else had similar symptoms at higher mileage?

I’ve uploaded two short videos to demonstrate the problem: one filmed from inside and one from outside.

Any advice or shared experiences would be much appreciated!

Outside:

Inside:

Depthcharge · 2025-09-23T13:29:59-0400

Strut bearings or sway bars, I'm leaning towards the strut. I think there's some info out there if you want to DIY.

DrumkingNL · 2025-09-23T13:39:47-0400

Thanks for the suggestion! Do you know if a Volvo/Polestar dealer would be able to diagnose this quickly, or is it something that typically needs a more in-depth check?

Elcinkayi · 2025-09-23T19:10:23-0400

Depends on the location and the tech, when I had rattling issues the tech just heard it during the road test and know exactly what is wrong without even jacking the car up

Mrcarr83 · 2025-09-23T13:45:26-0400

MY22 took many months to diagnose but then again they replaced everything but the problem part the Ohlins strut. Yours sounds different than mine though.

Look at this: https://www.polestar-forum.com/posts/321997/

DrumkingNL · 2025-09-23T14:09:58-0400

Thanks for the reply. What symptoms did you have when the problem occurred? For me, it’s most noticeable when I’m turning and go over a small dip/bump.

I really hope it’s not the Öhlins dampers. 🤞🏻

nivens · 2025-09-23T14:44:34-0400

On most cars I've driven the sway bar links were a more subtle rattle, that sounds like it could be strut mounts.

Jambo · 2025-09-24T09:34:54-0400

Mine has this noise following strut mount replacement on both sides. (could not hear before the replacement, only after they replaced the mount did this appear). I suspect something was disassembled when they replaced the mounts and not put back correctly (bump stop?) or incorrect alignment of spring. It's back in next week as the techs can hear it. I'll let you know if it gets solved. They've ordered new shocks.

Clunking noise when steering over bumps – Polestar 2 (135,000 km / ~83,900 miles)

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