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.
A: One cause of rattling noises coming from the underside of a vehicle is a component of the exhaust system being loose. This could be a poorly secured heat shield, a loose muffler, broken hangers or ill fitting pipe gaskets.