How do I know if my motor mounts are bad? If they are worn out or worse yet broken, you will be able to feel you motor shift/move around. You may even hear a clunking noise, especially if more than one of them is broken. If you are feeling or hearing any new noises it is best to bring it into the shop so that we can check and make sure all is well. Having broken motor mount can cause more damage, replacing them is the thing to do.