Ok my 2005 RA has developed a creaking noise that comes from the passenger side of the car. The sound occurs when the car is cold and the steering wheel is cranked all the way in either direction. I thought it may be a bad strut or possibly a rubber seal/grommet making the noise. The car only has 6,000 miles on it. Anybody else have a similar sound? Other than that the car is performing great.

 

could be a ball joint. Had the same prob on my Eclipse.

 

Guess I better check it in for service ASAP.

 

make sure its not just you letting go of your brakes slowly, they make that kinda noise, i think my right front cv joint is messed up tho, whenever a turn to teh right when going slow, the whole car hops up and down vibrating vigourously (haha i like that combo of words) but if im going faster it just pops real quick, cant feel it, can only hear it...

 

Many cars have a problem with the rear control arm creaking when cold. Have the dealership look at it and recreate it.

 

bummer

 

Had that same problem and Mitsubishi replaced both rear control arms under warranty

 

Sounds like it's coming from the front of the car when turning either left or right.

 

ball joint: had to change them twice so far....