Hello Sir,
I live in MA and own a 2011 Jeep Compass Latitude, 2.4L 4x4. It is automatic, has 94.5k miles, and has suspension issues.
I know you hate newer Chrysler products, and I am starting to as well, but as the used car market continues to balloon, I have to try my best with what I have.
My whole front end rattles when driving over the smallest of bumps. The struts look and sound fine when bounced, but the lower control arm bushings are worn out pretty badly. I am planning on replacing the control arms.
There are, however, rear end issues that are beyond my ability to diagnose. The rear left strut squeaks something fierce when I bounce it, and the rear left “something” clicks once very loudly when I take left turns at any speed. The CV joints and covers look fine, but the differential has a bit of fluid on it, although I don’t have any drips on the ground.
I will be replacing the rotors soon and as I said some of the front end. I’d like to get the rear diagnosed honestly so that I could do the work all at once and then get it aligned. Do you have any guys in the Boston area you may recommend? Do you recommend a Jeep dealer? I haven’t had the best experience with dealer honesty.
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My whole front end rattles when driving over the smallest of bumps. ... I am planning on replacing the control arms.
Good plan. Check stabilizer bar too.
The rear left strut squeaks something fierce when I bounce it, and the rear left “something” clicks once very loudly when I take left turns at any speed.
Spray some lubricant on each suspension part until squeak goes away. Now you've found culprit. Changing the rear struts shouldn't be too bad of a job.
the differential has a bit of fluid on it, although I don’t have any drips on the ground.
Leave it. As long as you keep the fluid level up, a bit of fluid seep won't hurt anything.
