I have a 2012 Nissan Rouge sv with about 95000 miles on it. It is making a clunking/popping sound when I turn or go over speed bumps. I replaced the lower control arms and ball joints in the front but it still makes the sound. Could this be coming from the back or what other issue could it be?
Check the other parts in your front suspension, engine and transmission mounts, as well as your wheel bearings for looseness.
It is possible for noises to telegraph all over a car. If you can't find the source you could try a noise-finding device like the ones Scotty has demonstrated.
@chucktobias I took it in as I could not figure it out. They are saying CV axel, ball bearings and control arms need to be repaired. A total of 5,000 to fix. Is it worth it or what should be a priority?
@oskool I took it in as I could not figure it out. They are saying CV axel, ball bearings and control arms need to be repaired. A total of 5,000 to fix. Is it worth it or what should be a priority? It’s an 2012 Nissan Rouge, well taken care of with only 98000 miles.
@gbp945 That seems like way too much money to fix the issue. I would get a few more second opinions from other repair shops. If the CV axel is bad I would start with that.
I took it in as I could not figure it out. They are saying CV axel, ball bearings and control arms need to be repaired. A total of 5,000 to fix.
All of that can be easily replaced yourself with basic hand tools, a torque wrench and a decent manual. Go to another mechanic if you just have to have a mechanic do the job. This mechanic is just a glorified parts changer and is trying to charge you as much as possible for his lack of experience.
Does the noise increase when turning, or does it stay pretty consistent? Typically, when CV axles start going bad, you may notice the noise gets louder or quieter depending on which way you turn.
Jack up the car's front end, take the tires off and perform a visual inspection. Any rubber bushings on the suspension that have cracked need to be replaced. While you're at it, inspect CV axles themselves. Once the boot (the rubber part that retains grease in the assembly) cracks or breaks, grease will eventually start dripping out of the fitting.
If it's a wheel bearing, you will notice a grinding sound that gets louder or quieter depending on your speed.
@justin-shepherd the noise is a consistent sound. It happens when I start from a complete stop, turn and go over speed bumps.
They are saying CV axel, ball bearings and control arms need to be repaired. A total of 5,000 to fix.
That's about all that vehicle is worth. What kind of shop gave you that estimate? It's a ridiculous repair price, even allowing for labor and parts markup. Typical mid-range price of those parts on rockauto.com::
CV Axle - $77
Control arm - $82
Wheel bearing - $80
I'd get a second opinion and quote from another mechanic.
Bear in mind the CVTs in those vehicles are pretty much trash and it's fairly likely it's going to fail on you in the not too distant future, especially if it hasn't been serviced regularly.
@chucktobias do you recommend I just sell this car and not invest any more money into it? Or should I fix the CV axle and ride it out? Or should I fix nothing and keep driving it until it dies.?
Assuming the car is paid for and is otherwise in good condition, if it can be fixed economically (the parts needed are not expensive) then I'd do it and ride the thing until it dies. Down the road it's likely the CVT will be the major failure that puts it in the junkyard.
@chucktobias I was able to fix the CV axel but now the lower control arm needs to be replaced. I still have it under warranty but they are asking 600 for labor to REMOVE & REPLACE F CONTROL ARM -
LOWER, BOTH. This seem like a lot but I do not need to pay for the parts. Is is worth getting fixed as I have the warranty or should I try and do it myself.
If that's all that is wrong with the vehicle at this point it's probably worth $600 but I'd seriously consider getting rid of it once repaired. The repair manual in the link below may help you decide whether to attempt doing the job yourself:
https://charm.li/Nissan-Datsun/2012/
@chucktobias I know that the CVT transmission will give out on me eventually. But Id rather just ride it out as if I try and sell it I wont get that much for it. Last, I looked in good condition its going to go for around 5 grand.
Rouge is make-up
stylish. Now that's a rouge Rogue haha
@imperator Nice cars. Honestly, anything's better than Nissan and CVT transmissions.
My wife has a 2017 Mustang. I thought her right rear wheel bearing was going out, as she hit a pothole about 3 months earlier with that tire. On the highway, I'd hear a roaring noise that was pretty loud. Her tires were starting to get a little low on tread. She got new tires, and the noise went away. It's been fine ever since, and that was almost 4 years ago now. If your tires are wearing out, that may also be a culprit.
Do a visual inspection, investigating the individual suspenion components if you haven't already. Any rubber bushings that are cracked or broken will need to be replaced.