Strut problem I have a Volvo 2004 S60 Turbo. Have taken my car in three times, with the last time being very expensive, to stop a popping noise around the front left wheel. They felt sure everything was fixed but now it is again popping. Is a bad strut system dangerous? Also, my radio won't turn on at times, and a fan was replaced in the dash in front of the passenger seat. I was told it was bad fan but about every ten seconds I hear what sounds like a scratching noise. Or a "urrgg" noise. If I 've taken my car in three times already, do you think it's fixable? They also worked on the front frame.

Hi. Yes. Bad suspension leads to longer braking distance and really bad stability control while turning or breaking. Usually should be replaced over 80 k depending on mark and model. I don't really think this is suspension problem, a specially on the rear The poping noise is very likely lower control arm ball joint. I'm not sure if your model got axle on the back or control arms but if you have a control arms I would check ball joint. When they bad car feels unsafe. U can usually hear the noise when u drive over the hole in the street. Your wheel drops in to it and on its way up make this noise. Let's start with this first. There are other things but you have to check ball joints first.