Hello
Maxima 2009 S with 18 stock wheels and new tires, 86k miles. Rear shocks replaced a month ago because they were leaking. I agreed on the service hoping it will eliminate the "clicking", it did not!
I have a slight knock coming from the back of the car. It is a type of noise that make you think something (a box or luggage) is loose in the trunk or the trunk itself is not very securely locked, it happens only at slow speed less than say 20 mph to 30mph, feint but I can definitely hear (feel) it. Sometimes it does that on those metal connectors on bridges with good pavement, because it can not (oversound) bigger road irregularities. I can't really pinpoint a specific side like it seems bilateral.

Rear suspension seems fine when inspected, including control arms, mounts, shocks or sway bars.

1. Could it be the trunk struts?
2. Loose mufflers? I am suspecting it might be. Can these bracket circled in red cause these clicking noises?


I appreciate your input.

 

And the tsbs re rear knuckle and stabilze bar have been checked? That is a tough one to track down

 

You have a link to that TSB? I need details
Thanks

 

I would definitely check if there's any play with the exhaust, Double check both rear strut mounts as well.

 

I will attach the links next time I am at a real computer!

https://maxima.org/forums/7th-genera...queak-fix.html
https://maxima.org/forums/7th-genera...-notice-2.html

TSB #NTB-09-031

NHTSA ID #10028566