All of it. The 10 percent figure you occasionally see is nonsense that a lot of people believe just because they've seen it so much.
Quick Answer. Some things that cause a vehicle's front end to make a clunking noise are worn ball joints, a damaged tie rod, broken or loose sway-bar links, hard or damaged shocks, and faulty shock mounts. An automotive professional can inspect the vehicle's front end to locate the source of the clunk. Continue Reading.
Common car noises. 1  Any sound when turning a corner. 2  Clunking when braking. 3  Flapping. Grinding manual transmission when shifting.  Hissing or sizzling under the 1  hood. Knocking from the engine compartment.  Loud 1  bang. Low-pitch humming under the  car. Popping from the engine 1  compartment. Rattles from beneath the  vehicle.