Before the TSB was ever issued, some people's thunk problem was cured by fixing loose end links. You seem to be one of these people, so I would question whether replacing your strut mounts is necessary.

They fixed one side under warranty, then the other side was exhibiting the problem after the warranty expired, so you paid for that. That seems fair, I guess, although if they were thorough they would've checked both sides when you first had it there. If either side is doing it now, I'd say that would be on them, because it's a repeat visit for a problem they've already worked on. They don't get to charge you to fix the same thing repeatedly.

And if the strut mounts are the problem, I'd say that would be on them too since you have a documented complaint when the warranty was still in effect that they ignored the TSB for and didn't fix. They don't get to charge you for incorrectly diagnosing problems that were discovered when the warranty was still in effect.

 

Does thethunk noise happen continually or is it just kind of random?

 

I hear a thunk noise every time I pull into my driveway but that's it. Never taken it into the dealer for it. I think I'll just let it go since it doesn't bother me.