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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 06:04 PM
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Default Front Rattle or Un Firm feel

I have a 2000 Odyssey and my front end does not feel firm when going over road markers or bumps. I can feel a rattle and wasn't sure if this is normal after breaking in the car. It has 37000 miles and I believe ever since the dealer performed a 30000 mile service it doesn't feel the same. I first thought that they didn't screw on my tires properly so I went and checked and it was tight. I kicked the tire and I can hear a similar rattle that I would hear going over bumps or road markers. I'm not sure if the front end is loose somewhere but it kinda feels like something is loose in the front end by I can't make out what it is. Just curious if anyone else is experiencing a similar problem. I haven't had a mechanic look at it yet, but I guess that would be the next option. They might just tell me that it is normal, who knows. I've talked to others about the problem, and they seem to say that it's normal on honda after awhile. I'm wondering if the suspension is going out but it only has 37000 miles.

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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 06:44 AM
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chdbgroup,
If you can kick the tire and hear the same noise you might have a serious problem.
I'd suggest getting the car on jackstands. Then there's no load on the suspension and you should be able to wiggle things to your heart's delight to see what's making the noise. Check the tie rod ends, steering and suspension components.
What did the dealer do at the 30k mile service? Anything steering or suspension related?
In any case, 37k miles is nothing on a Honda...I don't know the Odysseys, but I'd say it's too early for any suspension noise.
If you don't have a hydraulic jack and jackstands, I'd suggest getting to a mechanic ASAP as you shouldn't hear any noise when you kick the tire...something might be very loose.
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