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If you aren't moving and it is making the noise, it may be the transmission or engine. if you are moving and it makes it, it could be a joint or a worn disc brake.

If you aren't moving it is definitely not a joint.

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Q: Can you tell if rubbing or grinding noise is transmission or cv joint?
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