“What Causes Steering-Wheel Noise, Clunking o r Clicking When Turning in Tiggo 8 Pro?

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“What Causes Steering-Wheel Noise, Clunking o r Clicking When Turning in Tiggo 8 Pro?

Several sources for similar models and some user reports mention abnormal steering noises — clicking, clunking, o r heavy feeling — when turning the wheel.
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Could such issues in Tiggo 8 Pro stem from worn tie-rod ends, loose steering-gear components, aged bushings sway bar/suspension mounts, o r improper lubrication? For a prospective buyer, what inspection o r test should be done to check for these steering system problems?

Talha Kyanii asked on 05 Dec 2025 16:46:13 pm

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Gari Master - on 05 Dec 2025 16:47:56 pm

According to a technical discussion for Tiggo 8/Tiggo 8 Pro, some steering-wheel noise clunking, clicking when turning can be due to wear o r looseness in mechanical parts like tie-rod ends, wear in steering gear/bearings, o r aged suspension bushings.
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The “steering gear malfunction” o r “worn tie-rod ball-joint” are explicitly cited as common causes for abnormal noises during steering.
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Potential underlying causes:

Parts wearing out o r poor build quality — especially in early/assembl-line cars o r units that have run many kilometres on rough roads.

Loose bolts o r insufficient tightening in steering linkage o r suspension components.

Bushings sway-bar, control arms, etc. becoming weak o r worn — which can amplify noise and looseness when turning.

What to check / test when buying o r examining:

On a small slow drive e.g. inside housing streets, turn steering wheel fully left ↔ right and listen carefully for any clunking, clicking o r knocking — especially from front suspension/steering rack area.

Check under the car with a jack and safe support for visual wear / looseness in tie-rod ends, ball joints, bushings, and examine suspension linkage.

If possible, check the service history to see if suspension/steering components have been replaced o r regularly maintained — especially if the car has covered rough roads.