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#3 of 2489 Noise from Right Front of Car by morihara Dec 07, 2001 (6:33 pm)
Does anyone know what the cause of the hollow rolling noise that comes from the front right of the 3.5SE Altima as it is driven? It it most noticeable when the car goes over slightly uneven roads or concrete (vs. asphalt) roadways. I took the car in to my Nissan dealership to have it checked. After first diagnosing the problem as a faulty spring, the dealership said that they test drove the other 3.5SE's on their lot and noticed the same noise. They then checked with Nissan Motor Corp. and they diagnosed it as a "characteristic" of the car.   Is anyone else experiencing this noise? If so, do you know how to resolve this problem?   Any help would be much appreciated. Replies to this message: hailyes (Sep 17, 2004 8:37 pm) nissantech8yr (Jun 08, 2005 4:03 pm) nhcarguy (May 29, 2006 5:37 am)
#4 of 2489 update on static by afty Dec 08, 2001 (3:53 pm)
The radio static problem reared its head in my car today. I guess I spoke too soon when I said my car didn't have it. Time to call the dealer...   I haven't noticed the rolling noise you're talking about, but maybe I'm just not listening for it.
#5 of 2489 Static in radio by gerrys1 Dec 11, 2001 (5:06 pm)
I had 'static' problems in my Bose when I first got my car. It sounded like ignition noise and changed with engine speed. My Nissan dealer ordered some type of filter kit which fixed the problem. It's amazing that this wasn't picked up in the design/testing phases of the car!
#6 of 2489 "Thunking" noise from rear of car by gerrys1 Dec 11, 2001 (5:12 pm)
I've got a slight 'thunking' noise from the rear of the car going over rough pavement at slow speeds. The dealer diagnosed it as a strut problem. Replacement has been on order for a few weeks. I'll report on whether it fixes the problem.
#7 of 2489 RE: Noise from front of car by nissanconvert Dec 21, 2001 (5:53 pm)
I experience the same thing, but mine comes from the left. I'm taking it in after the holidays to get it checked out. I notice that it happens first thing in the morning on my way to work; when I get off and drive home, it's not as noticeable. It's still rather annoying and I don't want my new ride having problems like that. It feels like something with my left front tire as the steering wheel shakes slightly when this happens. Replies to this message: nhcarguy (May 29, 2006 5:55 am) baek1987 (Jan 30, 2008 3:41 am)
#8 of 2489 Rough Ride by joanch Jan 07, 2002 (6:11 pm)
I was curious if anyone else has noticed the rough ride (feel every bump and rough spot in the road) of their cars? I gave a friend a ride today and see commented that it rode like her GMC Jimmy...when I test drove it I did comment on the fact that it had alot of road feel but I was told it has sports suspension and it is supposed to be that way...anyone else heard this and is it true?
#9 of 2489 It is true by afty Jan 08, 2002 (11:44 am)
Nissan tuned the suspension to be firm. Some of the car magazines have complained about it. I personally like it, but my last car was a sports coupe with a significantly firmer ride.
#10 of 2489 thanks for input by joanch Jan 08, 2002 (9:20 pm)
Thank you for your input, I just wanted to make sure it was part of the makeup of the car and not something I should be worried about.
#11 of 2489 Shocks by mrdetailer Jan 21, 2002 (2:00 pm)
they are designed to be very firm. I like the KYB shocks that I replaced the stock ones with much better. Softer on the small bumps, and firm when really needed. Replies to this message: lovito1 (Dec 16, 2005 7:27 am) haefr (Dec 16, 2005 8:49 am)
#12 of 2489 00'-99 Altima's pulling to right... by perryd Jan 24, 2002 (8:42 pm)
I had the same problem with mine within the first week of ownership on our 99' SE , it was pulling to the right. Nissan looked at it and said the right front strut was bent , they replaced it and it has been fine ever since.

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