2014 Maxima “Steering Tourque”
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2014 Maxima “Steering Tourque”
I just bought a 2014 Maxima SV. When I accelerate the car cuts hard to the right. Is this normal? The guy at the service department says yes, but I don’t think so. Any thoughts?
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Yeah, the Max has dramatic torque steer, takes some while to get used to.
I've had several high horsepower FWD cars and the 2014 Maxima that I have easily is the most pronounced. You just have to be used to it and ready for it.
I've had several high horsepower FWD cars and the 2014 Maxima that I have easily is the most pronounced. You just have to be used to it and ready for it.
Those of you that has this problem, please get someone to check both control arms. It's a general problem on cars with some aging to it, also depends on driving habits. Long story short, there are bushings in that control arm which links/dampens between the subframe and the steering knuckle. Over time, they will weaken and tear. When the bushing gets really bad, while on the gas pedal, you'll notice a hard pull in either direction, once you let go of the gas, it'll roll back to the opposite end of that play. This isn't just a Maxima problem, it's a very general problem with most aging vehicles. (Aside from the control arm, you'll also need to get the inner tie-rod and outer tie-rod checked out. Those links can become loose over time and factor in an less intensive play, not as severe as what a failed control arm bushing will do). You will need an alignment afterwards, too. Hope this helps.
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Those of you that has this problem, please get someone to check both control arms. It's a general problem on cars with some aging to it, also depends on driving habits. Long story short, there are bushings in that control arm which links/dampens between the subframe and the steering knuckle. Over time, they will weaken and tear. When the bushing gets really bad, while on the gas pedal, you'll notice a hard pull in either direction, once you let go of the gas, it'll roll back to the opposite end of that play. This isn't just a Maxima problem, it's a very general problem with most aging vehicles. (Aside from the control arm, you'll also need to get the inner tie-rod and outer tie-rod checked out. Those links can become loose over time and factor in an less intensive play, not as severe as what a failed control arm bushing will do). You will need an alignment afterwards, too. Hope this helps.
Otherwise some folks just need to STFU if they don’t have anything to comment to this thread.
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These cars brand new, for several generations, have had dramatic torque steer. I remember testing the 2016 with under 20 miles on it, giving it all she had and it pulled a few different ways. My 2007 had it, also had both control arms replaced and it still had it if you pushed it hard. The point is, it is normal for these cars to pull one way during hard acceleration. Now in your case you may have had excessive pull or drift even without putting the pedal down hard, which would have been a much better way to label this problem. But to tell members to STFU is out of line as they were all providing input.
on the lecturing part, that is a bigger joke!!!! How does pimping iron fix a car, or buying a stick? HTF that has anything for a fix?
Go go back and read all my contributory posts, fixes, DIY. .... not looking for a comedian when hundreds of dollars on the line.
Oh, the shop quoted $1500.00 to replace engine mount by radiator, 1 LCA, and dog bone mount on passenger side. cost me under $100 and a few hours in my garage.
Go figure....and I hope those knuckleheads shell out that $$$$$ by not knowing a DIY when the time comes!!!
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Now you're getting it, it's a forum. Some levity and relaxation are incorporated with the addition of free sound advice. Live and let live, or in this case, post silly ****, and let others post silly ****. In between there are answers.
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@User1, aka Jester
you joined in June 2018, and your helpful response how to correct steering problems, IS???
It unfortunate you missed this lesson growing up being a Jester the entire time:
” there’s a time for everything under the sun...”. Read the subject: Steering Issues.
”once a child, you act and behave like a child, now you are a ....”, again read the subject: Steering Issues.
Being the Jester you forgot to both read and interpret The Sybject.
am done bantering with you! Jester!!
you joined in June 2018, and your helpful response how to correct steering problems, IS???
It unfortunate you missed this lesson growing up being a Jester the entire time:
” there’s a time for everything under the sun...”. Read the subject: Steering Issues.
”once a child, you act and behave like a child, now you are a ....”, again read the subject: Steering Issues.
Being the Jester you forgot to both read and interpret The Sybject.
am done bantering with you! Jester!!
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