I have a Kia that has started making a hard knock noise fro the left front area of the car.I had shops put it up on racks, and NOvody can seem to find whst is causing thst loud "clunk" whenever I hit any uneven spot in the roadway. I've been assured the safety of the car isn't compromised, but the noise is extremely aggravating. Any ideas? Motor mounts have been checked.

you need to check the pistons in the brake caliper, could have some play that would couse the noise.

well sir if u have no power steering u might have bought it that way with having the base model..it doesnt come with it..and i would question the lower ball joint..

Simple......... $12.00 worth of stabilizer bushings. (It sounds like somethings about to fall of the car) rubber bushing is worn on the inside. (I know I have a 06 Kia same noise. It's quiet now)

Hey mate did you find out what the noise is as I have exactly same problem and the mechanics cant find what the problem is, I have changed the bump stops and strutts all to no avail Thanks Stephen

Hey Stephen or anybody. Have any of you solved this issue ? I had inspected myself the bushings of the sway bar and they seem to be ok. It clunks and nobody can put a finger on it. It's driving me nuts

Have you had them check the solenoid? It's supposed to engage when you have the parking break on. But it can make that noise when it isn't working properly. The pat is like $40 on amazon. May be the connectors. Have them look at that.

Check sway bar bushings I had the same problem..had those changed now there's no knocking

Would anyone know about a 2006 kia rio it ran good when i drove it home from work then when i went to start my car and now its misfiring and there is gas in the oil i smelled dip stick and it smells as gas was in my oil and check engine light is flashing also smoked alot before i put new plugs in cause at first i thought it was a plug