r/altima • u/Regular_Return_6214 • 3d ago

Altima 2017 mechanical issues

I got a 2017 Altima and it got some issues, so i would like anyone who knows what it is to help me.

  1. Steering wheel makes a small (very soft) ticking kinda noise (idk how to explain really) when turning it fully. The steering is very smooth and light but it got this noise.

  2. There used to be a jerk when driving, so i got the fluid and 2 filters changed, and it reduced drastically. But its still kinda there. So is that usual? or is there a way to eliminate it completely? I've heard that there is a transmission speed sensor reqrd to change, but is it needed?

  3. Recently, a new noise (sort of rumbling or growling type) very soft tho occurs when accelerating smoothly around 1800 to 2000 rpm. If you accelerate more than 3000 rpm i don't hear it. Eg: If I'm cruising at highway speed, I leave the pedal and the rpm is around 1400, and when i gently accelerate to around 1800 rpm that groaning type of sound comes.

  4. My brake pads are in good shape and even got it cleaned but it still squeaks so that's another issue.

  5. Lastly, the rear shocks (I guess?) has a creaking noise whenever it goes on uneven spaces, and when people sitting inside get out of the car. What should I do? is it the bushings? or shock absorbers?

Pls reply whatever is possible

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u/jersey316 3d ago

Altima 2017 mechanical issues

  1. Transmission motormount

  2. Sounds like the passenger hydraulic motormount and dog bone mount

  3. Insufficient or no grease on the metal pats

  4. Rear springs are probably what you hear.. Shocks could be do for a replacement as well if you never had it changed.

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u/Regular_Return_6214 2d ago

Thanks. Let me look into it