anyone experiencing a knocking noise from the front of the car. Personally i hear it from the right front tire, possibly thinking maybe a ball joint or control arm. I have to make an appointment but i was just wondering if anyone else experienced the problem.

 

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have chronic problems with my 2004 sl maxima

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paul friedman
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Dear Paul,

Thank you for your recent e-mail to Nissan North America, Inc. We apologize for the delay in response.

We note file #4445432 has already been created to document this concern. Please continue to work with your Nissan representative if you are still in need of assistance. We want to keep you happy. Please feel free to call 1-800-662-6200, Nissan Consumer Affairs with any additional questions or comments regarding this matter. When you call, please refer to the listed file number.

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> <comments>
> help
> please advise what do now
> list of problems of the past and the current
> 1.left front strut replaced 3 times
> 2.left front strut mount replaced
> 3.one left front linkage replaced
> 4.glove box replaced(warped)fixed
> 5.left side passager window frame replace for wind noise still a problem
> 6tried to fix rear deck rattle 2 times
> 7.balanced the tires 16 times
> 8.replaced two tires(tire kingdom)
> 9.fix back arm rest
> 10.shimmy or shake in the the steering wheel tried to fix 18 times
> 11.hood out of alignment
> 12.rear passager door out of alignment
> 13.rotors maybe warped per tire kingdom
> 14.front tie rod maybe loose per tire kingdom
> 15.buzzing or rattle noise in the pass side front dash(july292003)still a problem
> 16.two rims out of round per tire kingdom still a problem
> 17.dash texture is chipping away on drivers side front left vent(july292003)still a problem
> 18.left wheel bearing to replaced 3/11/2004
> 19.all nissans tsb for 2004 sl maxima
> i will fax detail copies of repair orders if ask
> thanks paul
> 4406849557

 

But he's not bitter.

I've seen people picketing dealerships before. I don't know if it would help but...

 

I've had a knocking noise from day one. Of course Nissan can't figure out the problem. It sounds almost like a valve tapping or a really loud fuel injector pulse. I only happens at about 1800 RPM. This is very annoying and I hate it but without anyone able to verify the problem, I can't fix it.

 

I (and also others) have had an engine rattle at around 2K RPMs.. turns out it was a loose heat shield. When you take your car in, this should be easy to replicate if it always happens at around 2K RPM.

 

Unfortunately, I also hear this knocking (especially when turning the car first thing in the morning, but it is starting to happen more often...), although I can't tell which side it is from (both perhaps?). Could this be a CV joint issue?

 

Did you ever get this problem fixed? I'm starting to have the same problem, and so far my dealer hasn't been able to recreate it...

 

sorry, for the confusion guys, but the problem i was having which was the reason for the thread was because its coming from the wheel well and it sounds like my wheel is loose, but its prob a control arm, i AM however also experiencing the noise around 1800RPM, i have an appointment iwht nissan monday the 5th so i will keep everyone updated, also going to get broken shift **** fixed and hopefully prints behind navi screen

 

I had a knocking noise in the front of my Altima on both sides a month apart and Nissan ended up changing my right lower control arm and bushing and also my left bushing. BTW the bolt on my right lower control arm broke off and this was at 1400 miles. . . That could be your problem. .

 

I posted about this problem a while back. My '04 emits a knocking sound from the front right suspension when going over bumps, especially uneven bumps.

I could find nothing loose underneath. I'm taking it in on the 22nd. I'll let you know what happens.

 

I too seem to have a kocking noise from the right front on my max. I thought I was being overly paraniod because my 02 Altima had a similiar problem in the back... which Nissan fixed. I think there was even a service bulletin released for the Altima. Otherwise, I love my max.

 

good news...i took my car in yesterday(Monday) and they had to replace both of my frunt struts because, and i quote" they were defective" i have 18000 miles and now i find out they are defective, isnt that nice...anyway look into it everyone who experiences this problem...