When my Alternator when bad on my 2005 V8 AWD (actually voltage regulator) I got really bad noise through the radio. I had an overvoltage condition that caused this popping sound. just an idea.

My 2005 V8 AWD (105k miles currently) has only had a few problems, wheel bearings multiple times (they apparently replaced them with a different type the last time according to the dealer - different part number), on the third set of tires (went through two sets of OEM michellins - about 47k out of ...