Strange "clunk" when starting from a stop

[rschottr]

Has anyone noticed a muffled "clunk" that seems to come from the rear drivetrain when starting from a stop in their RA? I never noticed it before, so I thought I'd see if anyone else has.

[MTZL]

Mine does it too. Its either the clutch plates or gears or AWD sys. It does it when you start it up too.

[rschottr]

Mine does it too. Its either the clutch plates or gears or AWD sys. It does it when you start it up too.
Cool, nice to know I'm not alone. I figured it was the tranny doing a self-check when first starting up, but the clunk after you've been moving, then stop and start again was different. At least I know not to worry too much. Thanks.

[dmitchell]

Mine does it too.

[Ray]

same here, and i just notice it tonight:(. if i go real slow on the gas is fine, as soon i give it a little more of gas, thats when i can here it, but besides that, the car runs just fine

[Mondo]

I hear it too and after much deliberation, I want to say it's the gears engaging in the diff...I hope.

[larmyca]

I think they all do it because R&T commented on it in their comparo a while back, but it does sound expensive.