KNOWN FAULT · MG

Knocks and rattles from the front axle due to early-worn drop links, bearings or dampers (MG ZS and ZS EV)

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Engine / equipment: Front axle: MG ZS petrol and ZS EV
Period mentioned: 2017 onwards
Symptoms: Knocks or rattles at the front over bumps; sometimes the steering knocks. Also juddering brakes.
Possible cause described: According to AUTO BILD, the front axle is noisy more often than average: anti-roll bar drop links, bearings or dampers tend to wear early; sometimes the steering column has to be replaced.
Check for the garage: At the garage, on a lift, check the drop links, bearings, dampers and steering column. MG’s warranty is 7 years or 150,000 km.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

At the garage, on a lift, check the drop links, bearings, dampers and steering column. MG’s warranty is 7 years or 150,000 km.

What are the symptoms?

Knocks or rattles at the front over bumps; sometimes the steering knocks. Also juddering brakes.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Find garages near you and, before you say yes, check whether the quote is reasonable.

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