2022 Nissan Pathfinder SL / 35,300 Miles / Automatic
Hi,
I have a clicking noise that I have isolated on the driver side suspension area. It is a loud clicking/popping noise. It only happens on acceleration and stopping. I already verified that it isn't the brakes. A "clicking noise" is a known issue and they released a bulletin on how to fix it. ( https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10233904-0001.pdf ) I had them do the fix at the dealership under warranty and it still didn't fix the problem. Thank you for any advice
Here is a video I recorded of the issue. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5DfVCDicacA
well it's a newish car, so you just need to keep going back until they fix it. It's the dealership's responsibility.
I could imagine a few reasons, like improperly torqued lug nuts, loose studs, bad bearings, bad CV joint, etc... it's their JOB to diagnose and figure it out, not yours or mine.
I have a 2018 equinox premier AWD with 69,000 miles and i also have a clicking and popping noise. I suspect mine to be a CV joint or the CV axle since i also hear a high pitched whistle when accelerating and vibrations when braking
high pitched whistle sounds more like bearings
Yeah, I am definitely going to keep going back. I just wanted some opinions and to hear if anyone had a common problem with a newer Nissan. I forgot to mention that they were trying to tell me it was the brake pads and that it was "normal operation", but I know it isn't because I removed the brakes on that side to see for myself and it still clicks and pops. I have been to the dealership twice to get it fixed. Next week will be their third try. I am starting to prepare the Lemon Law paper work since it devalues my car and has the potential for someone to be put off by the popping sound and not wanting to buy the car because of it.
internet opinions are kind of worthless. Car diagnosis is more a hands-on thing, but of course someone competent and willing has to look at it. Dealerships will try to brush you off, so you have to be pretty insistent. I mean you should be able to test it right there in their parking lot when they give it back to you right?