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creaking sound in cold weather

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#1 ·
Hello. I'm a proud new owner of a 2008 MDX Tech. Before I get flamed, I did search, look through FAQs, etc., but didn't see anything that exactly matched.

I'm getting a creaking / cracking type sound from the passenger side when going aournd turns at slower speeds (parking lot navigation, etc.). It doesn't seem to be coming from the front or the back. Kind of sounds like it's right under the front passenger floorboard. Also, I only noticed this recently with the colder weather (<30 degrees).

Anyone else experience this?
 
#4 ·
You should hear these vehicles at -30 deg C.
Its not pretty!
Also the suspension complete goes away, even with soft winter tyres on 18' rims. I can't imagine 19" rims and sports tyres!!!
I just don't see this vehicle being engineered for cold climates like I imagined it should have, and yet on the third generation.
Bam Bam Bam
Trev
 
#7 ·
and yet on the third generation.
Did I miss a generation somewhere?
2001-2006 1st Gen
2007-Current 2nd Gen

Besides they have those commercials showing them testing Acuras in Minnesota at -30F. They have to be great in the cold temps, right?;)
 
#8 ·
Did I make a mistake?
I just thought the 2010/2011 was another generation.
I'm sorry if I am wrong.
I can change your clutch in your Nsx in 7 hours, but I haven't been here that long. Sorry once again.

As far as cold weather and my 2010 MDX, I am talking grave disappointment.
Anything colder than -12 deg C and thats when you notice changes in ride for sure. I would like to take a basic model out for a ride over potholes and bumps. I think I will. This week is going to be cold again, so I'll try to get one from the dealer.
Had a TL for 1.5 weeks, that was fun and fast but it wasn't AWD. Again though, it banged when the temperature dipped. The creaks and plastic noises are extensive.

Sorry for getting the Generations wrong.
Trev