Range Rover Sport clunking over bumps – need some advice before I lose my mind

Author : Jemima Topham | Published On : 11 Jun 2026

Love my 2017 Range Rover Sport but this suspension noise is driving me crazy. Every time I go over even a small bump or manhole cover there's this clunking sound from the front driver side. It's gotten worse over the last month and now I'm starting to feel it through the steering wheel too. Took it to a general garage for an oil change and asked them to take a look, they said the shocks look fine but maybe the bushings are worn. I'm not fully convinced though because the car also feels a bit floaty at highway speeds which makes me think the shocks might be gone even if they aren't visibly leaking. I was reading up on the options and came across this page https://suspensionrepairdubai.ae/range-rover-shock-absorber-replacement/ which seems to cover the electronic suspension these cars have. Has anyone here dealt with front end clunking on a L405 or L494? Was it the shocks or something else like sway bar links or control arms? I don't want to just throw parts at it guessing. Also how do you even test electronic shocks properly without dealer level diagnostic tools? Any recommendations for a shop that actually understands Range Rover suspension and won't just tell me to replace everything? I'm based near Marina if that helps. Really appreciate any insights from people who've been through this. Trying to avoid a five figure repair bill if possible.