I have a 2011 Bentley continental flying spur. I have noticed a ticking sound from the front right wheel ONLY when turning left. I went to a luxury car dealer and they said it is a common problem. I am so embarrassed to drive the car when it makes this noise. Anybody have/had the same issue and what was the solution. Thank you

 

I know how you feel. I had the clicking noise in two separate occasion and were caused by two different faults:

1. If you have two-piece wheel, there might be something broken in the wheel to cause the clicking. Try to swap the wheel to another side and see if it shows up on the other side
2. Your control arm might be bad


Do #1 first. If it still persists, then it is something related to your suspension. It won't be an expensive fix. Probably ~$1k parts + labours.

 

if it's a clicking sound rather than a clonking one, it might be the brakepad(s) you here with the pistons 'retracted'. Rather common problem, GTR's have suffered same issue.


Do you hear the noise when you turn and brake at the same time?

 

Thanks. I'll give that a try.

 

I only here it when I turn the wheel to the left , I don't brake . I just had my brakepads changed.

 

I am assuming you have checked the right front wheel bearing?

 

Resurrecting this thread.

I have a 2007 GTC and with the roof down I have noticed a crackling sound coming from somewhere on the front left side of the car, it "feels" like from the outside. At first it sounded like a piece of paper or material flapping around in the wind, but on closer listening it seems like it must be something else and I fear possibly serious unless stopped. Has anyone had such a problem? It becomes quite intense after driving a while.

 

Hi. I had a very similar issue - a cracking sound, almost like an electrical sound from my front right wheel.

My Indy eventually traced the cause to a broken tyre pressure sensor, a part of which was rattling around inside the wheel. They removed it at minimal cost and all well.

 

Thanks, I believe I may have read your reply elsewhere and intend to lead with this idea at the mechanic this week!