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#1 Most Likely
Clicking noise when turning
Typical Cost
$150 – $1,366
CV joint replacement typically costs $1,195–$1,323 for a CV axle replacement per industry repair data (2024). CV boot replacement alone (if caught early) may cost $150–$350. Urgency reflects worst-case cause (CV joint separation). Prices vary by vehicle make and region.
Wide range because the exact repair depends on what's causing the symptom.
- Worn outer CV joint from torn boot and grease loss
- Worn inner CV joint
- Torn CV boot allowing contamination
- CV axle shaft damage
A clicking noise when turning may indicate a worn or damaged CV (constant-velocity) joint. The CV joint transfers power to the front wheels and allows the wheel to turn while driving. In the worst case, a failing CV joint may separate, causing sudden loss of drive and potentially unsafe vehicle behavior.
What a mechanic will check
A mechanic will likely inspect the CV boots for tears or grease leakage, check CV joint play by rocking the wheel, and listen for clicking at various steering angles. Clicking that intensifies during tight turns at low speed is a common indicator of CV joint wear.
What to say to your mechanic
“My car makes a clicking noise when I turn, especially during slow turns. Can you inspect the CV joints and boots on both front wheels? I want to understand how serious this may be.”
Script based on industry repair procedures