Every time i make a U-turn i hear a like a creping noise. Can any one tell me what it might be?

 

CV Joints. Welcome to the club.

 

do know how much it would be to fix it?

 

they're your lower springs, its norman cuz is cold outside, i have the same noise when i make u-turn

 

What? No where did he say he has a drop. It's not normal. It's likely your joints. It would cost about $400 last I checked to get your joints fixed. Don't quote me. Ask around.

 

LOL, i saw your sig and i though that was his, sorry again

 

zaypka i just noticed the same thing on my 2k3 as well as feeling every friggin bump on the road i think its the potenzas i also need to change suspension but lemme know what u find out

 

thanx guys ill ask in my locals shops.

 

I see that city roads got u. i only have this when i making a k-turn, when my wheel is turned to the point where u cant turn ant more. and basically on ur car as i understand its just got worse then mine, but ill ask around and ill let u know

 

It has nothing to do with your tires, it sounds like your struts.... although, the Potenzas are crappy and you should get rid of them anyway.

 

Zaypka,

Could it possibly be this? Check it out... have your VIN handy too...

Let us know how everything goes....

2001-2002 Maxima Transverse Link Replacement

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CHECK YOUR VIN NUMBER AND SEE IF YOU ARE ON THE LIST

Applies to 2001 Maxima, the following Vehicle Identification Number Ranges:
JN1CA31A*1T113697 - 113815;
JN1CA31A*1T319553 - 320204;
JN1CA31D*1T632735 - 633104;
JN1CA31D*1T841199 - 843066.
Applies to 2002 Maxima, the following Vehicle Identification Number Ranges:
JN1DA31A*2T000011 - 002829;
JN1DA31A*2T300022 - 317004;
JN1DA31D*2T200011 - 207916;
JN1DA31D*2T400020 - 442089.

The number of vehicles potentially affected is approximately 67,000.
Please review the disclaimer located at the bottom of this page for more instruction.

Reason for Recall
One of the parts of the front suspension on your vehicle which is called the transverse link may break where it is mounted to the frame. This may cause a knocking sound and abnormal steering. This may result in difficulty controlling the vehicle which, if ignored, could cause a crash.

What Nissan Will Do
In order to prevent this incident from occurring, your Nissan dealer will replace the transverse links on the left and right sides with new ones. This free service should take about two hours to complete, but your Nissan dealer may require your vehicle for a longer period of time based upon their work schedule.

What You Should Do
Contact your Nissan dealer at your earliest convenience in order to arrange an appointment to have your vehicle repaired. If you notice a knocking sound from the front of your vehicle and/or abnormal steering, you should stop driving and contact your Nissan dealer to arrange to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for repair.

If the dealer fails, or is unable to make the necessary repairs free of charge, you may contact the National Consumer Affairs Office, Nissan North America, Inc. at P.O. Box 191, Gardena, California 90248-0191. The toll free number is 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261). If you reside in Hawaii, please call 1-808-836-0888.

You may also contact the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll-free Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Nissan recalls may apply to specific VIN ranges, and due to equipment variation, options, prior repairs, etc., your vehicle may or may not be involved in a recall. To determine if your specific vehicle is affected by any recall, please contact your local Nissan dealer. It will be necessary to supply the vehicle make, model and identification number (VIN) to the dealer.

 

what if my VIN is different from above can they still fix it?

 

The recall is not for the 2000????

 

I don't know, you'd have to ask Nissan....

It is also possible that you have another issue, and not the same issue highlighted by the recall, since your VIN is not one of those indicated.

Blown strut, possibly?

 

possibly an upper strut bearing they can make all kinds of noises, especially if you have lowered it and have actually had them out where they can get contaminated. but also check out your cv joints especially the outer rzeppa joint cause its the most common to have a torn boot seeing as that they get the most movement.

 

i get this noise only when give it a little gas into the turn. Took it to the dealer, they are blaming the transmission.

I have learned to live with it for 40,000kms.. hoping for the best. Dealer said because i lowered it, they will not warranty.

But it almost sounds like something is rubbing but there is no rub marks

 

yeah same thing just a little gas on a turn, but my car is completely stock. Can it be transmition? my car has 70k

 

MiniRX7......... how's Canada im going there on 25th do u need anything from NY? Ill be next to Falls

 

I love reading all these messages from people about the front suspension noise that occurs in most Maximas. Its apparent there is a major problem and the only ones who notice it are us, the consumer. My dealership was too retarded to figure it out and just wanted to start replacing parts on the car, at my cost. Its one of a billion things, struts, wheel bearings, ball joints, or maybe even that cat I ran over last week. Its a headache and the only real solution would be a recall on whatever the problem. I'll wait until Nissan figures it out, but I doubt they ever will.

 

Too bad your not coming to Toronto, we have a maxima club there.

www.torontomaxima.com

Actually i am currently in minnesota right now... Man, i love driving my 2005 Grandmarquis!!

 

Mine isnt suspension related, its more like CV joints or the HLSD problem. And its getting worse!!

 

how bad can it be if its a CV joints. can i still drive?

 

My max has this problem too(the loud creak when the wheel was turned all the way to my left). I know what my problem is though..I put the car up on a lift at work and found out. Try lubing the end of your steering stops, and the backing plates that the stops touch when the wheel is turned all the way in either direction. Did wonders for me. Just ask your shop to lube them at every oil change.