ive had this noise for some time now so i took it in to have it looked at.. i was told excees play in steering column had to be replaced, & while they were looking into this, the left front strut was leaking oil down the shaft. they replaced the shaft & strut,,931.00 for parts & labor thank god i took out an extented warranty on it. it is a 2006 model 1 lt 38500 miles on it..my warranty i took out paid all of it..