I have a 2000 Durango that has started making a humming/roaring kind of sound. You can hear it when you get up to about 25mph and it increases as you accelerate and decreases when you decelerate. I've noticed when I go around a left curve it stops however if I go around a right curve it still does it. This makes me think the issue is on the left side side since when I make a left curve it takes some of the weight off that side. I don't think its the wheel bearings because when we jacked it up to check it there was no slack in the wheel, it was tight. I also see that there is some wear on the inside of the left tire. I bought these tires 18 months ago and had a front end alignment done at the same time and they replaced the tie rods.

Anyone experienced the same problems or have any ideas what it could be? A coworker said it may be the rear axle bearing but the noise seems to be coming from the front.

 

it sounds to me like the wheel bearing going out, when my first one went out it didnt move, all i had was the noise while driving, wasnt sloppy/loose or anything, just noisy.

on a similar note, i think i have my second one going out now

 

Drivers side front wheel bearing.

 

My wifes is making the same sound. Same thing you turn left it stops. I figured i will be changing it after winter.

 

i would wait if you dont have to, if it gets bad enough they can cause the tires to wear badly

 

+1 on driver's side bearing.... or is it +2?...

 

^ lol ^

 

Replaced the wheel bearing but its still not fixed.

 

Move the replaced wheel bearing to the other side.