My 2023 Honda Civic started making these weird creaking noises whenever I turn the steering wheel, especially at low speeds in parking lots. It's not grinding or anything scary, just annoying creaks. Could this be a suspension issue or something with the steering column? Should I be worried about it getting worse?
Creaking during turns is pretty common in newer cars and usually points to worn CV joint boots, dry suspension bushings, or the steering column itself needing lubrication - nothing catastrophic. Since your Civic is only a few years old, it's worth getting a mechanic to check under the car during a turn to pinpoint where the sound originates, but this typically isn't an urgent safety issue. The main thing is to have it looked at before the noise gets worse, since ignoring it could lead to more expensive damage down the line if it's something like a CV joint that's actually failing rather than just creaking.
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