Just heard a very loud pop in the car.

[MPGen3]

I just heard a very loud startling pop inside while driving my car through the neighborhood. The sensation felt like it was somewhere in the back. I was in my driveway within a minute, I looked under the hood and under the car. I inspected all the tires and exterior for any signs of being hit with some kind of projectile. Found nothing. I pulled out the plastic compartment in the back to look for any sings of rupture or weird smells. Found nothing. The car appears to work just fine with no messages or indicators showing abnormalities. I did a search and found this post:

LOUD NOISE...POW


The post talks of alignment/steering issues but my steering feels normal. I cant take it in for check until Monday morning. Any safety or technical maybes I should be aware? I don't want to cause any damage or risk lives. Thanks

[Paradox]

I've got no idea what that could be but honestly, if the car is driving fine and there is nothing visibly seen, maybe you just ran over something you didn't see like a branch, some kids ball, quite anything...

[MPGen3]

Thanks Paradox I might just be worrying about nothing. I swear it felt like it was in the car like a miniature shock wave. No kids out playing and the street was clear so who knows. I'll keep my head on a swivel.

[Paradox]

For safe measure, you could go drive around the area where you heard the noise if it is close by your house and see if there is something in the road that appears to be from your car. Maybe something like one of the pieces of plastic under the car to aid in air flow, but still, I just can;t see it coming off for no reason. I guess just doing a 'drive by' of the area can put your mind at ease...

[MPGen3]

I was going about 10 mph when it happened. I did not mention I pulled over to see if some kids threw a fircracker or something. I saw nothing in the street and no kids around. My windows were all rolled up when it happened that's why it really scared the shirt off me. t/a

[DaveinOlyWA]

you say the sound came from inside the car? were the windows open?

ok. post answered the window question. i ran over a juice box once a few years ago. it was pretty loud, but hard to mistake something like that as far as where the sound came from. even with the windows open, it was easy to tell it was something i ran over

[MPGen3]

I pulled over immediately, there was nothing in the street. Unsolved mystery. Hopefully im not hearing things.

[hobbit]

Around this time of year in my area, we get a lot of acorns
bouncing off the roof. Very sharp and loud, but not enough to
damage. What sort of flora falls off trees in your area?
.
_H*

[MPGen3]

Oaks and pines are common in northeast FL. Acorns aren't falling yet. The sensation was like somone popping a clipboard in the backseat but not as metallic-sounding.

[MPGen3]

This morning in broad daylight I looked over the car carefully. I found a small etch on the L/R window with some chalky residue. Someone must have hurled a rock at me and was gone by the time I pulled over and looked around. This incident took place during night time. Good thing it did not break or crack the glass since these windows are VIN numbered. I rubbed the etch down with my thumb so its not very noticeable unless its pointed out to you. I appreciate everyones reply at least I don't have to get the car checked out.