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2023 Kia Telluride — clunk when changing from reverse to drive

GarageDetailer790Community StarterApr 11, 20262023 Kia Telluride SX PrestigeSalt Lake City
There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising. What would you inspect first: mounts, driveshaft play, differential mounts or CV joints? Mileage is about 31,000.
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GarageDetailer790Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 11, 2026permalink
I parked the 2023 Kia Telluride and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
BatteryDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 11, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Kia Telluride, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
TorqueMechanicishCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 11, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Kia Telluride, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2023 Kia Telluride in Salt Lake City. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
TirePilot735Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 11, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Kia Telluride in Salt Lake City, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “clunk when changing from reverse to drive,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
DealBuyer603Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 13, 2026permalink
That's a good start, but I wouldn't stop there. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Kia Telluride, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2023 Kia Telluride in Salt Lake City. Just my two cents from doing this recently. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
NoMarkupEnthusiast497Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 12, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Kia Telluride in Salt Lake City, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “clunk when changing from reverse to drive,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
TorqueMechanicishCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 12, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Kia Telluride before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' Doing the boring step first on purpose.
NoMarkupEnthusiast497Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 12, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Kia Telluride before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
NoMarkupEnthusiast497Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 12, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Kia Telluride owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
TorqueMechanicishCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 12, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Kia Telluride owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
PistonDIYer475Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 12, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Kia Telluride, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2023 Kia Telluride in Salt Lake City. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
PistonDIYer475Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 12, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Kia Telluride in Salt Lake City, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “clunk when changing from reverse to drive,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
V8CollectorCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 12, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Kia Telluride before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2023 Kia Telluride in Salt Lake City. Did the worksheet show tax yet? Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
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