Nissan Suspension Banging Noise

It sure sounds like the bottom is going to fall out of this thing. That's usually the kind of complaint I hear with this generation Nissan with a suspension noise. If you don't know where to look, it can have you running in circles. Quick to diagnos, not as quick to fix though.
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[@DrKennyWang]

I tried everything on my 96 pathfinder. New control arms, new struts, new steering rack. Now I finally understand. Not economically worth it to fix and dump a lot of money into a niche enthusiast car at this point. 3.3L engine is bulletproof though. I think that thing would run even in a zombie apocalypse

[@NeutronX101]

Got 01 pathfinder. Its a beast. Got same clunking noise on right side but whatever doesn’t bother me.

[@carlorocky]

I have a similar noise coming from the front end of my 1996 Nissan Quest. It’s probably those frazzling bushings! Thanks for the video!

[@sethnemecek2861]

I have a 2008 Nissan Sentra vehicle. I had the same problem. My engine mounts also needed replaced. My struts and shocks needed replaced. Every single rubber boot has been torn. If you are looking to buy this car. Be prepared to have major suspension problems. EVERYTHING will need replaced. This mans car has excessive more rust than mine. My car has 74,000 miles on it and engine/Accessories/transmission seems fine. Side note: My car was driven in Kansas City who salts their road for 5 months a year and car was there for 5 years. I just purchased this car last year. Not as bad as Northeast, but not good.

[@rickprime83]

I recommend also buying premium or oem bushings. I had gotten cheap ones for my '09 for 40 dollars for all 4 and the noise came back in about a year after fixing it.

[@scuba422123]

good tip cory...haven't seen this yet but im sure I will I always cross my fingers when removing body bolts

[@SAAutoRepair]

I've seen 2 this month. Go figure. Makes a hell of a racket

[@gregsmith6756]

Seems like I can squeeze some thick rubber between the two frames to absorb the vibration and stop the noise. I'm going to try it. I believe it will work.

[@thomasgonzales8720]

That’s exactly what I was going to say

[@thomasgonzales8720]

Easy fix LoL

[@jimmy38super2]

😂 read my mind

[@jalalnasser6544]

Did it work?

[@gregorysmith1134]

@@jalalnasser6544 I went on and installed new bushings, which quieted the suspension beautifully. For some things there are no shortcuts.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Some fantastic engineering on Nissan's part there. Geeze Louise! Remember when cars were built to LAST? Thanks for the heads up, Corey - would've never imagined a failure that deep towards the center of the vehicle. I'd have been all over the front end suspension scratching my head!

[@SAAutoRepair]

First time I came across it, it drove me nuts. Usually find bad control arms with it too

[@eluniversodelecuador]

I remember. Those were the best of the best!

[@lvsurfcat8584]

Not much different for 09 rogue even simple sway bar bushings have to take apart most front suspension components, nissans not the best for most peoples budget

[@patrickmiller6474]

Great tip for the Nissan people and tech's good job

[@SAAutoRepair]

Hey pal. Missed you this weekend on the ride.

[@olenaerhardt7725]

@0:52 But if it is the Rear Spring Bushing, can I just remove the Rear Springs, install new ones (with new bushing)? Is it possible? That loud noise came on the Passenger Rear after I hit a hole or smth on the road followed w/very horribly loud sound. I thought that the Front Struts went out (one on the PS was reported to have a problem by FireStone, but at Dealer they said it is O'K. After ~ 1-2 years it started to leak, right after I hit that hole on the road). So I replaced the Front Struts, inspected the rear of the car, Rear Shocks looked good to me. But the loud sound on the PR remained. I've learned that the Rear Shocks can be blown in the way they don't spread out after been compressed, so it can be seen only after you remove them. So I replaced them (they were blown and didn't spread at all, so that job should be done anyway), but the horrible sound on the P Rear didn't go away. Really, like smth ready to fall apart. No rust in that area or anywhere in general (we are in Dallas TX). The car is 2009 Nissan Sentra 2.0L. Thank you very much for this unique film, where the problem w/Spring Bushing is addressed. I think it is the only film on YT.

[@jimthecarguy]

Nice diagnoses.That must have made a lot of noise over bumps.

[@SAAutoRepair]

It sounded like a completely separated strut mount, but lower. Hell of a noise. Thanks Jim

[@tn08614]

My Nissan Sentra feels very stiff, is it normal? I can even feel the transversal lines on concrete roads.

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

Yeah...I know what you mean. Very stiff. You feel every imperfection in the road surface and here in Ohio, that describes every road. I spend my time driving just trying to avoid any bump, hole or crack in the road. I don't think I will be replacing all of the frame bushings anytime soon though. Just going to drive it nice and easy as long as possible. Other than that it is a great little car.

[@amandabrimage4422]

This is going on one side of my 2013Nissan maxima … the rear side … just great … that noise is so annoying

[@ChadsAutoandEquipment]

They Nissan rogues do the same exact thing. They make polyurethane bushing set up I get from my local Advanve store they seem to stock it. Must be getting common anymore. Thanks for the tip Corey.

[@SAAutoRepair]

Yes sir. I believe there's a few Nissan's that share this problem. Thanks for the heads up

[@ChadsAutoandEquipment]

The company that makes them is AST. At least that’s what it say’s on Advanve Pro App. 29.00 bucks each.

[@abi4841]

I’ve got a knocking noise on front left wheel. Sounds right like something plastic is knocking and about to snap when I turn corners. Any ideas?

[@brandoncrutchfield5201]

🙏🏻 thank you, that’s what is is. Question, i only drive maybe a mile or two a day, is it safe to drive like couple more weeks until I get it fixed or is it actually causing damage from that small amount of driving? Thank you🙏🏻 Most helpful video I’ve found on KZbin

[@SAAutoRepair]

You'll be fine. Get it fixed though. Thanks for the compliment

[@davesterl]

Good tip, thanks for sharing

[@SAAutoRepair]

Thank you sir

[@groundedfilms5877]

could this be the same on a 2009 Nissan Murano?

[@HeavensLUBE]

Yeah thanks pretty sure that’s my problem

[@mosespulti8133]

Wow I have a Nissan Teana J31 and the front left wheel is kind of vibration when i hit a pothole,I don't know what was the problem,,I need help

[@MacktasticSlick_]

Bought a 2009 Sentra and I have been struggling to figure out the damn clunking/banging coming from the suspension, gonna check these when I can

[@SAAutoRepair]

Keep us posted

[@MacktasticSlick_]

@@SAAutoRepair yes it was these damn bushings, there was nothing even there! Just metal on metal. So much quieter now, except that damn CVT

[@andysantos8286]

Are you changed just the bushings (screws) or all structure?

[@ThePracticalMechanic]

Does the rubber degrade? I haven’t seen that yet in Colorado. Thanks for the tip, I will start checking those cradle bushings better.

[@SAAutoRepair]

Yeah Chad. The rubbers just waste away. I should've taken a picture of the old ones.

[@ejoautovideos]

Great quick tip! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@SAAutoRepair]

And thank you sir

[@DylanRabier]

Oh boy looks like a fun job. Enjoy 😉

[@SAAutoRepair]

Not too bad once you've done a couple. Thanks

[@NWSanta]

@@SAAutoRepair Looks like a big job. Wow! Thanks for the heads up and will watch for this noise!!

[@vedranart]

Could this also be a problem on Nissan Leaf? It seems like it... Any thoughts on that?

[@glenminyard8652]

new struts, still very rough when hit chug holes.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

sub frame work is no fun! thanks for the tip!

[@SAAutoRepair]

It's not a terrible job. Esp once you do a couple

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

@@SAAutoRepair Too much rust is what I hate!

[@jorgetoloza269]

Thanks, great video

[@SAAutoRepair]

And thank you sir

[@andysantos8286]

Tks for share! Great job!

[@AntonioMartinez-vt4md]

How much for this fix? I need to fix this, they want to charge me around 850

[@tlrautomotive8410]

I just unbolted it put tire rubber squares and polyurethane and now no sound

[@SAAutoRepair]

On these roads, that wouldn't last a day

[@godichaiwala6438]

I have same problem mechanic says he need to change front arms also with subframe bushes.

[@CubasAutomotive]

Wow! That's got to make a racket! I haven't seen that yet... doesn't look too bad though. Any body alignment pins/tools needed? Just curious

[@SAAutoRepair]

Yes it makes a heck of a noise. No alignment tools. Just a wheel alignment when you're done

[@CubasAutomotive]

@@SAAutoRepair sweet! Good to know! I appreciate the info! 😊👍👍

[@steeviekouadio9311]

I have a Nissan Versa 2008 I Hear a strange sound in my rear suspension , I think it might be this ... it’s so annoying

[@SAAutoRepair]

Thanks for the support

[@M13]

I'm the same. 2007 Nissan Versa. New suspension. Knock knock knock at low speeds.

[@jcastellon04]

I have an Acura MDX and I hear a knock knock in the rear when I hit the breaks hard at low speed. Im wondering where is coming from..

[@steeviekouadio9311]

@@jcastellon04 look at your calipers if they have bolts torqued at the right specs

[@jcastellon04]

@@steeviekouadio9311 thank you I will do that..

[@NotAJ-yn3xe]

Are these the same as Altima subframe bushings? I can't find parts online only for Nissan rogue but they look similar.

[@SAAutoRepair]

Not sure. Sorry

[@tmp197]

I have a 2009 Nissan Sentra 89000 miles. The bottom is not rusted out but the dealer is saying is the subframe bushings is torn. IS THIS COMMON?! I haven't done anything too crazy.

[@SAAutoRepair]

Yes, it is

[@aidanatkinson7717]

Not sure if it’s a bushing or my suspension, every time I go over a bump or turn left to right kinda rocking the car there’s this crunching noise. Like it makes me think it’s the suspension but I’m just not sure. Was under my car the past 2 days replacing rotors, calipers, and brake pads just for maintenance and everything else is just so rusted out I’m not sure what’s making the crunch. Left Cv axle inner boot was recently torn and it was leakin grease but it’s been crunchin before the grease leak and the right side cv axle is fine so I don’t think it’s related to the crunching. Just tryin to get an idea of replacing my front struts will be worth it because somethin definitely sounds wrong but when I took it to a shop they didn’t say anything about it.

[@aidanatkinson7717]

Nice video btw, wasn’t even aware those bushings could really go bad. I gotta get back under the car next weekend and check.

[@EPHONIC]

Does the 2000 Nissan Maxima also have these bushings?

[@ThatSkaterKTS]

Yo I got the same car 🚗 . My max is making these noises still. I have changes almost all the front suspension. I think it has this problem

[@SAAutoRepair]

Yes sir

[@DavidBrown-ex1zz]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

[@keving52002]

Can this also happen on the rear axles on a Nissan AWD suv?

[@SAAutoRepair]

I haven't personally seen it but frame bushings in general can make lots of noise

[@larrydorsey7858]

Is this for the Altima too??

[@zayonafalcon]

Thanks

[@user-io4gs4zy2l]

Is it expensive to fix brov?

[@grilledchickenwrap]

I have a 2014 nissan pathfinder that is making this... ding ding ding ding annoying sound when driving. can this be it ?

[@SAAutoRepair]

Three "dings", yes. But not four

[@grilledchickenwrap]

@@SAAutoRepair mine is a continuous ding-- ding -- ding--- ding. Sound when car is moving.

[@Longtrailside]

Ok so now that we got the foreplay tickle and tease out of the way, 😁are you going to make a video on the repair?

[@SAAutoRepair]

Nope. Sorry. To many things at once around here. Wanted to.

[@tuoa468]

Hi pls can have the name of spar part? Thanks

[@SAAutoRepair]

Spar part?

[@tuoa468]

The part you changed thanks

[@jondillinger899]

Ya and its also about 750 buck in the shop we'll at least thats what I got quoted ive been driving on bad bushing from quite some time and I wish I could afford to get them fixed it sucks cause its so loud

[@SAAutoRepair]

It's a bit of work to get it done right. Hope you can get it done soon. Be well sir

[@sixpackbinky]

Mine makes a constant banging noise. Just had a hub put on and then it started to knock when driving.

[@trippnwo]

I know this is an old video but hopefully you may respond. I just replaced virtually everything up front on my suspension for my 98 Sentra. I now have a noise similar to this that wasn’t there before. Could doing all this work on the front end make this all of a sudden appear? I can replicate the noise by pushing on the fender up front on both sides of the car.

[@SAAutoRepair]

If it wasn't there before, it's probably something you replaced

[@hooddiee]

my 2016 sentra has this isuue..changed every front end suspension part yet im still hearing the noise

[@sixpackbinky]

If you put on a new hub, some cars when changing the hub, the brake line get twisted and causes a banging noise

[@bagoboy2446]

I like how he says it's usually the passenger side rear, because that's where it really is

[@SAAutoRepair]

Because that's where it usually is

[@olenaerhardt7725]

I also have that loud noise on the Passenger Rear. I replaced Front Struts (they were bad), then Rear Shocks hoping that the noise will go away. The Rear Shocks were worn, it is good that I replaced them, but the noise on every uneven part of the road still remains. Most likely it is a problem w/bushing described in this unique film.

[@dannydnice1]

How much would this job run?

[@SAAutoRepair]

I really shy away from quoting prices. It varies widely by demographic. Sorry

[@kimolee502]

S & A Auto Repair Whats the book time for this job?

[@codysautodiagnosticsprogra8706]

I’ve seen this about four or five times Cory. Threw me for a loop the first time because I thought for sure it was a strut mount. Great work like always buddy, appreciate the tip. Also what thumbnail maker are you using? I love your thumb nails LOL

[@SAAutoRepair]

Yessir. Threw me too. I'll message you about the thumbnail tool

[@kouponkrazykeeta2668]

Took my car to the shop over 10 times same noise replaced struts because 3 mechanics said that noise was struts fixed the struts same noise hit brakes steering wheel shakes making noise now they are saying inner tire rods

[@SAAutoRepair]

Where are you? I have friends everywhere. Maybe I can direct you to a reputable shop

[@sixpackbinky]

@@SAAutoRepair Same kind of thing happened to me, any friends in Southeastern Mo?

[@peacehappyb237]

Same with me. Fix the left control arm too.

[@payday_2198]

Would it make the wheels shake

[@SAAutoRepair]

Doubtful

[@smms1276]

DANG 👍 👍

[@busbqbill449]

Good luck with the Dorman parts!! haha I think nissan only sells the whole subframe !

[@SAAutoRepair]

Ahhhhhh. You said the D word. You are correct. They were the only option I found in short fashion. Surprise, they worked

[@kimolee502]

S & A Auto Repair ...but for how long? Lol.

[@yuh.pringle]

too lazy to drop the subframe just gonna weld it😂😂 real question would that cause issues? i may sound dumb i just don’t have experience with this kinda thing

[@oscarenriquez1267]

Did you weld it snd did it work?

[@yuh.pringle]

@@oscarenriquez1267 haven’t welded it yet, i just installed coilovers and the banging sound actually went away mostly, i am having a problem where when i stop or start there’s a little squeak though, and i think it’s the metal on my subframe rubbing. might still weld it and will keep you posted

[@ericamurray6798]

Is it safe to drive my car like this

[@SAAutoRepair]

I never recommended driving a vehicle that needs repair. It's a liability thing on my end.

[@naimsalahuddin-bey2919]

Question is, is it worth it $$$. For the cost that it's gonna take to repair this, you can take that SAME MONEY & get another car😂🙅🏾‍♂️🤣

[@SteveRobReviews]

Wow thats your problem lady 😂

[@SAAutoRepair]

Sure was sir. You have a package on the way. Cheers

[@SteveRobReviews]

@@SAAutoRepair Awesome 👍

[@thebestmen100]

I have noise in pathfinder 2017

[@josefranciscoesquertalaman3827]

Observo que el càrter tiene pasta bondo de carrocería

[@SAAutoRepair]

No pasta bondo. Creo que estabas equivocada

[@2secondslater]

Same on Kia Carnivals

[@2secondslater]

Also wears tyres like nothing else

[@SAAutoRepair]

Thanks for the heads up sir

[@jonathandoeghtery3199]

hello fellow clanksters. i am here. ah yes i told my mechanic about this problem and soon i may have it fixed on this one vehicle. days work probably and several hundred beans. anyone else out there?

[@jonathandoeghtery3199]

i don't know if the vehicle is even worth it.

[@wyattoneable]

Dang.

[@SAAutoRepair]

No no....Bang!

[@CubasAutomotive]

@@SAAutoRepair 😂😂😂

[@silverbullit89]

What engineer thinks of crap like this

[@Sroor2023]

2009 and that rusty omg

[@SAAutoRepair]

Welcome to the northeast

[@honestbrother9427]

Everything up here in the northeast and New England is rusty crap (Eric O. of SMA term) and NO repair goes by the book bcuz the bolts, screws and fasteners up here didn't get the memos from the manufacturers to come off without a fight and heat, 😅😂🤣.

[@eduardogsolis9890]

Dawm just get a new car lol

[@SAAutoRepair]

Not everyone has that kind of money to just "get a new car". Especially when it's a simple repair. Be nice

[@eduardogsolis9890]

@@SAAutoRepair you are right....

[@franklinblunt69]

From the info you provided & that I may infer about this situation, but are those bushings seemingly engineered as a wear & tear component that absorb & alleviate impact upon other components? Good deal of effort, but a strategic location & possibly meant replacement while help extend operation of other components. Would have wanted witness symptoms beside conditions after replacement. Prolly similar for many vehicles (& people) maintaining those bushings, bumpers, grommets, nuts & bolts.😁

[@Astralpilot2.0]

Man, it sure would have been nice to hear the noise to compare it to my car

[@SAAutoRepair]

Can't mistake it. Sounds like it's coming through the floor