rear clunking noise?

2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
220,000 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TIMCHEROKEE
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when i accelerate i hear a constant bumping noise. as i build speed it goes away.
Jul 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Hello, do you hear it from the front or rear? Left or right? Most of the time when you get this noise it will be tire or driveshaft oriented. I would raise the vehicle in the front and then rear and spin the tires to make sure there are no irregularities, while you are under there see if there is rust colored dust on the U joint which is a sign one of them is locked up, you should not drive the car until this problem is fixed.

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so I can see and help with the repairs.
Jul 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM