keviwe Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I just bought an 07 Legacy 2.5i with 53K miles. There was a slight "droning" noise ( "hum", "hum", "hum" etc.) coming from the front left beginning at about 55 MPH and seeming to fade away at about 63 MPH. I thought it was a tire but when I replaced all 4 tires the slight droning noise continues at the same speed range. Could this be a wheel bearing beginning to go bad? And how much $ to get it fixed at the stealership? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Usually a wheel bearing will make a howling or moaning noise and will be present at all speed and get louder with speed. Does it do it all the time or only on a certain road? Sounds weird but I get a strange sound on this 1 short stretch of road going into work. I know it's the road because it's the only time it does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal05LGT Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 If it isn't constant it's most likely not the wheel bearings, it would be more of a squealing/howling sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keviwe Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 Thanks for your opinions! I'm relieved. It doesn't seem to matter what road I'm on. I'll keep an ear on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 My rear wheel bearings started to go bad after 50000 miles. The sound was most noticeable above 30 mph and sounded like I had old bias-ply snow tires on the rear. There was no squealing, just a moaning noise increasing proportional to speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gao Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 And how much $ to get it fixed at the stealership? It should be covered under powertrain warranty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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