trix_05

Hi all,

Just thought I'd update the ORG as a follow-up to my thread about "Tire Noise" here: http://forums.maxima.org/7th-generat...h-install.html

After replacing the Potenza's, to my horror, the noise persisted. Thinking it was an alignment issue that caused the tires to make proper contact with the road I took it to my mechanic and he advised that it was a wheel bearing. Fortunately, this ~$300 job was covered as part of the 5 year drive train warranty at Nissan. The Nissan mechanic said that it was the first time that he has seen a wheel bearing issue on the 7th gen max.

I'm also happy that the dealership did not say anything about my aftermarket springs (eibach), end links, and sway bar as part of the problem.

TB.

newsat65

Looks like I have the same problem. Front left noise sounds like a bearing! Have to wait till Tuesday, however the dealership got me a rental till then so it won't do any more damage! Love this dealership, not to happy about my Max though! It's a 2011 SV with only 15000 kms!!

TBA

My front left wheel bearing also went at about 70,000 miles. Had my local mechanic do it, as I figured I was long out of warranty. Symptom was a rubbing noise that correlated to vehicle speed. Cost was about that same, $300.

silberma

This event is highly unusual. Modern wheel bearing are very reliable. I routinely drive cars for 10 years and over 150K miles without reapiring them. Last timeI heard of wheel bearing issues was on Dodge Omni cars a few decades ago that experienced many such issues.

newsat65

Steering/Suspension - Wheel Bearing Collision DamageOct 21, 201010-067 There was a TSB on 2011 Nissan Maxima about front wheel bearings!!

TBA

Mine was a 2009.

marjen

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I have had loud noise in back for a little bit, thought it was muffler related. When getting my brakes down last week, mechanic said it was a bearing, they quoted me like $450 to fix!! I have about 70 k miles, is this still covered? I was going to do it, but sure would like to save the cash. I have an 09 by the way.

newsat65

Pretty sure it falls under powertrain warranty!! 5 years or 100,000 miles!!

marjen

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I am going to call the dealership and see what they say. Hoping its covered!!

lightonthehill

Not meaning to throw water on your hopes, but I thought the power train warranty was 5 years, 60,000 miles? I think it is the '09 and '10 CVTs that have a 100K 0r 120K warranty.

Having said that, I haven't had a wheel bearing problem since my '53 Chevy almost sixty years ago. That should not be happening with 70K miles, especially on a rear wheel of a FWD vehicle. The front wheels do all the work.

Maybe, since you are not that far over the warranty, the dealer might be able to work with you on this. I think $450 is too steep for replacing a rear wheel bearing.

newsat65

Just noticed it his rear bearing!! That would not be covered anyway, only front!! I think.

marjen

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Wy would only front be covered? That's weird. I have an 09 which I think has the longer warranty.

lightonthehill

The front wheels are part of the warranted drive train - Engine, tranny, etc, down to where the front wheels transfer the power to the road to propel the car. The rear wheels have no connection to the drive train. I think the standard warranty for the drive train is 5 years, 60K miles.

Unless I am mistaken, the only part of the '09 and '10 that has the very long warranty (10 years, 120K miles?) is the CVT.

newsat65

Ok just got back from the dealership it was the left front wheel bearing!! They are going to replace both sides! Don.t know why it was bad unless my wife hit a pothole or something, she's not talking!! LOL. Anyway aparently a hard hit to the tire or wheel will cause damage to the bearing even if there is no damage to the tire or wheel!! Just to let everyone know>

STARR

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Sounds like generic BS the tech/service writer made up, probably just a rare or odd occurrence, quality control has slipped across the board in recent years, with the increase cost of everything Im sure the wheel bearing was not manufactured to perfect specs and that led to the premature wear, I would not believe hitting a pothole caused it

gizzsdad

This is getting a little weird. I just had my left front wheel bearing replaced yesterday - under warranty.

MONTE 01&97 SE

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I agree, its apparent by as many things that are failing/going wrong that generally did not occur so early on with older models.

GGENIUS

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that DOES seem pretty lucky.

mjtct

The existing powertrain warranty coverage of 5 years/60,000 miles will be extended at no cost to you, for CVT repairs, replacements or related towing, to 10 years/120,000 miles, whichever comes first.
This extension is effective immediately and requires no action on your part. The remainder of your powertrain warranty coverage for components other than the transmission remains unchanged, at 5 years/60,000 miles, and your basic warranty coverage also remains unchanged.

mikekay

Whoa necro'ed

mackenzieoz

Replacing the rear hub assembly on a Nissan Maxima becomes necessary if the bearing starts to show signs of wear. The hub and bearing are a sealed unit and not repairable except through replacement of the entire unit. Grinding noises, clicking or hanging all indicate a worn bearing and hub. Replacement hub assemblies can be purchased through any auto parts stores or Nissan dealership's parts department

14blackbeauty

Wait when you say front wheel bearing do you mean the Constant velocity axle? There is no bearing that I know of in the front,

MaximaDrvr

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No, the wheel bearing. The thing inside the hub that the whole wheel spins on.
Not the axle that goes through the hub.

andremike

I had my car in yesterday for a grinding noise i keep hearing. I can distincly hear and feel tge grinding when i swerve left but when i swerve right it goes away. The noise is there going straight, but not as bad as going left..

The dealer looked at it, and said the bearing is tight... whatever that means.. what do you guys think? I am going back tonight to talk to the advisor.

NCSUpilot

In my previous maxima i had similar noises which ended up being the bearing. It was very early on in the failure so the bearing didn't have any play in it, but it clearly had damage once I removed it.

MaximaDrvr

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The bearing is definitely going bad. It can make noise for quite a while before it develops play in it. At that point, it really is too late and can start to wear other parts as well.

andremike

I am so confused... I took the advisor out for a ride to show him the noise, and he agrees theres something there and offered to replace both bearings. So i had to think about it because i hate to fix something that is not broke... then i am driving home the noise seems like it is getting louder. Do the bearings have to be hot to make the grinding noise? Now its so noticable..

MaximaDrvr

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Heat can make a difference. As they get hot the grease will soften some, which would allow them to make more noise.
That is how ok new my fronts were going; after a 3 hour drive.

andremike

So the dealer replaced both front bearings... seems like it solved the problem...

barmann88

Getting noise on our 09 front passenger hub bearing. Do the 09's need to be pressed in or can I change it out like on our 07 quest.

MaximaDrvr

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The bearing is sealed and it is a hub assembly replacement. Nothing needs to be pressed.

barmann88

Awesome thank you!!!!!

S. Black

I was told Moog and Thimkin where good brands as far as wheel bearing is concerned. Any advice? And Im i covered under the certified warranty?