[tmehanna]

Had my car a little over 2 months and 1500 miles. With 1000 miles on the clock, the car developed a strange sound similar to a cowbell coming from underneath the car, turned out a black plastic cap was loose inside the front half of the driveshaft. The cap is not illustrated on the driveshaft part diagram and hence has no part number (as well as no apparent function). Cap was removed and the entire drive shaft was ordered for replacement under warranty.

With the cowbell gone, I started hearing a very faint mechanical noise similar to an electric buzz just before the automatic shifts gears, only audible driving slow with the windows down on a quiet and narrow road.

I also noticed there is a momentary loud mechanical rattle/buzz coming from underneath the car the car when engine is cold started, and I have the suspension/steering clunk discussed extensively in another forum thread.

I'm very disappointed with the car. Is anyone else experiencing similar noise(s)?