I never solved the problem. I only noticed it at low speeds and the squeak was really low. I don't drive the car as much anymore so I don't notice it like I did when I drove the car everyday. Next time I drive I will listen for it. But I gave up trying to find the problem. I figure if it gets worse then I will deal with it. And if it is louder then it will be more obvious for the dealer to hear and fix it....

 

Recently had similar problem. Squeak from wheel area when turning, in my case rear wheel. Dealer initially said that it was from rust bumps on rotors that occured from not driving much. They said to break hard a few times and maybe they will go away. That didn't work so I returned to dealer and they said the rotors needed to be replaced. This did in fact solve therear wheel squeaking problem. Had another squeaking problem in front (along with left turn steering difficulty) when turning and that turned out to be a faulty steering gear which has just been replaced for a "mere" $3500. I am happy to say the car is currently squeak free. Which it f'n better be.

 

Thats something to give to them thank you. They had the car all day and "apparently" could not replicate the problem hmmmm strange as within 2 seconds of me getting the car back at 6pm I was able to replicate it ...........as I pulled away.......... conveniently all the technicians had left and just the reception chap was there who would not even come out to hear it. The did a full break test on the rolling road and the one good thing is there is nothing dangerous about it "apparently"............ Ill keep you informed.

 

I recently had my squeak fixed!!

It was reported to be a combination of rust and warped rotors that caused the break pad edge to rub the rotor as it went around.

Can't tell you how glad I am to have that super annoying squeal gone. It was getting embarrassing.

The dealer shop that I previously had no confidence in fixed it plus another issue with the driver window stop that a well respected dealer shop said couldn't be fixed.

 

Good to hear people are getting this solved. This just started on my car last week and it's getting louder and more frequent. The sound is the same as the classic bad brake pad squeal. It sounds like it's the right front but it's tough to tell. Happens at low speeds (5 - 15 MPH) on shallow left turns or when going into/coming out of a sharper left turn. It doesn't seem to be there when engine braking, only when accelerating or maintaining speed.

'06 w/ 29,300 and I assume OEM pads FWIW

 

So has anyone isolated the main cause of this problem yet? I really doubt it's my brakes, as Spencer says, mine also only happens when traveling at low speeds with no brake applied. Mine does it when you turn the wheel a few degrees to the right, however. It also only does it after the car has been driven awhile.

 

This is exactly and only when I heard my squeak as well. Slow speeds, no braking, and when there seemed to be tension in the steering wheel. After some time the aspect of tension in the steering was no longer required.

 

Well, I did a lot of city driving today and had plenty of chances to investigate the sound. I was wrong, it does show up when engine braking. It mostly happens on a shallow left turn but I did have it happen on a straight, level section of road, and I think I even heard it at a low speed right hand turn (pulling out of a parallel parking spot). I heard it happen at up to 20 mph. It could be happening above that and is being drowned out by road noise.

Also, it was raining on and off all day, so weather doesn't seem to be a factor.

Any pressure on the brake pedal instantly stops the noise.

I don't expect this'll bring about any new ideas, just figured I'd document it. If it is the brakes (and I'm leaning in that direction based on some of the above posts) maybe I'll use this as an excuse for an upgrade

 

Just as an FYI to anyone else who has this problem, I never found the cause but this fall I got new pads and rotors in the front as they were due to be replaced. The pads had about 5% left and the rotors were slightly warped. The squeak hasn't been back since...

 

Ditto. My rotors and pads were replaced and it hasn't come back. Although now I think I have another problem.

I think this problem is due to strict tolerances in the spacing and alignment of the rotors and calipers (pads as well). Once things get worn and out of alignment after use, little noises start to creep up.