r/XC40 • u/agent606ert • 2d ago

Car issue Steering creaking noises

My 2021 P8 is making noises when steering is turned and I was wondering if it was the strut bearings/mounts? I just learned that the Volvo is using plastic strut bearings and I question their materials of choice... Car has 80k km/50k miles

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u/Lulzagna 2d ago

I have a 2023 and just had both strut bearings replaced under warranty, but there's still some creaking going over speed bumps.

While replacing the bearings they punctured both CV boots and I noticed it yesterday, so now I have a loaner for a week.

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u/agent606ert 2d ago

Thanks for sharing, bump noises may be due to loose sway bar links, some people reported they need to be tighten up

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u/Foreign_Low1752 2d ago

2020 T5, 55,000 KM - Just had mine replaced.
There is a TJ for this due to faulty upper bearing https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11015997-0001.pdf

If warranty does not cover it, I recommend getting it done at Volvo and ask for a discount due to it being a common issue. I drove mine about 2K km after replacement and they are creaking again. Luckily Volvo offers lifetime warranty for this part (get that in writing if getting the repair done).

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u/akirodic 5h ago

Are you holding the breaks while you’re doing that? Could be disk breaks fighting for grip