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2008 G37s Coupe - 2007 G35s Sedan
Jeff/Louisville
10-27-2002
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (equlizer) | 4:07 PM 4/12/2009 |
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Could be struts or the springs may not be seated properly if everything else checks out.
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CPS
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Mobile AL
6-7-2008
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (equlizer) | 8:37 PM 4/12/2009 |
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54325-ED02A strut bearings should fix your concern. Current service bulletin.
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2007 nissan versa SL CVT Red
Thunder Bay On
3-13-2008
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (CPS) | 8:41 PM 4/12/2009 |
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They changed my strut mounts last week....... same noise.Now, my noise sounds more like "hitting a chunk of ice" when I mostly turn to the right. Good luck!
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Vapor77
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2008 Versa Hatchback SL 6MT
Lynchburg TN
4-17-2009
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (Driving Instructor) | 11:33 AM 4/17/2009 |
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Hey Guys,I've just been around the world with this issue myself. I thought I would help anyone else out there so that they may not have to go through what I have. I have a 2008 Hatch SL that did the same exact thing you (and others) are describing. First I took it in and they checked the suspension and said no problem found. I took it back a few weeks later and they had it for a couple weeks and replaced the entire steering rack. Drove it two weeks no noise. After two weeks, the noise was back. Took it back in they put new strut bearings in (per the service buliten). No change, noise still there. Took it to another dealer, they had car for two weeks. They replaced the steering link (small shaft between steering rack and steering column with universal joints on both ends). That fixed the problem and hjave not had it return yet. I have talked with two others at this point that had that fix work for them as well. Everyone I talked to that had the rack or the strut bearings replaced had the noise come back. The dealer that correctly located the noise is in Columbia, TN. (BARR Motor Company Nissan or simply BARR Nissan). Call their service department and ask to speak with the manager (James) and he can tell you all about it.
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Concord
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Mundelein IL
6-20-2007
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (Vapor77) | 6:59 PM 5/27/2009 |
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I have same issue. Went for a ride with tech and I suggested it might be lower steering joint. After an hour of troubleshooting they have ordered the entire rack.(Sound familiar) Installation is tomorrow. I have a strong feeling I'll be back for the steering joint.
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Knightro2
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2008 Nissan Versa SL
Tampa FL
11-20-2007
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (Concord) | 7:08 AM 5/28/2009 |
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Yes, this has been covered many times before and I had the same issue with my 2008 V SL. They replaced the Steering Joint Assembly and that resolved the issue.
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Codelicious
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2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL
Oregon City OR
5-21-2009
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (Knightro2) | 11:05 AM 5/28/2009 |
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People who work at a car dealership always want to be right. They would probably replace the whole rest of the car before they ever listened to me if I had this problem. lol
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eeshazor
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2009 Nissan Versa 1.8L Sedan
Los Angeles CA
5-26-2009
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (equlizer) | 1:37 PM 5/28/2009 |
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I also have the same problem...
I thought maybe it was just me overexaggerating about it,
but i can go 3 miles an hour over a bump and it make that loud noise.
thanks guys!
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DrivingHabit
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2009 Nissan Versa SL
Spokane WA
5-19-2007
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (eeshazor) | 5:06 PM 5/28/2009 |
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I just get it to pop once or twice while leaving out of the driveway, almost sounds like something loose in the back trunk. 
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Concord
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Mundelein IL
6-20-2007
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (DrivingHabit) | 9:41 AM 5/29/2009 |
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Cars is at dealership having rack installed today. The tech who was with me when I duplicated "pop" will be doing install. I made a point to service writer to have tech drive back to same location after new rack is installed to verify fix. I'll update.
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sooner4x4
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2007 Versa S sedan
Edmond OK
7-21-2007
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (Concord) | 10:35 PM 5/29/2009 |
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Having had the same experience and reading through all of the clunking threads, it seems like there are two common issues with different fixes.If the noise is a clunk when turning to the right, replacing the steering joint fixes it. This was my experience. Others have reported a noise when going over bumps, and quite a few folks have said something with the strut bearing is the problem. I have not experienced this. Good luck with yours. Multiple trips to the dealership can get very frustrating.
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Concord
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Mundelein IL
6-20-2007
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (sooner4x4) | 2:02 PM 5/30/2009 |
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Ok Rack replaced. "pop" in steering has been greatly reduced but is still there intermittanly. Location where I was able to duplicate it almost every time near dealership, I could not after driving from dealers lot. After testing it over and over at different location I can make it happen once every 3 or 4X. Trouble now is I have to make it happen when I bring it back. 
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DrivingHabit
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2009 Nissan Versa SL
Spokane WA
5-19-2007
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (Concord) | 1:01 PM 6/1/2009 |
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Any new updates of the problem????
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Concord
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Mundelein IL
6-20-2007
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (DrivingHabit) | 6:45 AM 6/10/2009 |
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I must say it has improved. I can still feel popping if I hit the right bump at less than 5mph with wheel turned to the right. Im not bringing it back until it can be duplicated easily. Another member with a rack replacement had his popping return after 2 weeks.
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JH51
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2007 Nissan Versa
Keyser WV
6-16-2008
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (Concord) | 8:56 AM 8/7/2009 |
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Hi!,
I have a 2007 Versa. I've noticed this problem from very early in ownership. The car makes a klunking niose when I'm turning to the right at low speed and the two surfaces that I am crossing are uneven. I have complained about it many times but could not get it to make the klunking noise for the dealership. Finally, a few weeks ago, the Tech that checked it out got it to make the same noise for him. They ordered an intermediate steering shaft and it is being installed today. I'll let you know if it helps!
Take Care!
Jeff
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JH51
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2007 Nissan Versa
Keyser WV
6-16-2008
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (JH51) | 1:07 PM 8/25/2009 |
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HI!,
I had the intermetiate steering shaft replaced about 10 days ago! That took care of the clunking noise! I just hope it stays fixed!
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The Edge
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Nissan Versa SL Magnetic Grey 6 Speed MT Convenience Package
New York NY
4-2-2007
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (JH51) | 6:56 AM 10/9/2009 |
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Strut bearing replaced........still klunkingStrut replaced.........still klunking Intermediate steering shaft replaced...........still klunking but less noticeable but still there I'm tired of going to the dealer. What the hell could be causing this. Gonna take it back again in a few weeks and see what happens. Thankfully I have a great dealer and they have been very helpful.
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weems84
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Versa SL
sugar land tx
11-6-2006
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (Knightro2) | 7:14 PM 10/9/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by Knightro2 » | | Yes, this has been covered many times before and I had the same issue with my 2008 V SL. They replaced the Steering Joint Assembly and that resolved the issue. |
replaced the same thing on our versa s and it solved the problem too.
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raiders4403
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2007 VERSA S
SAN DIEGO CA
1-18-2010
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (The Edge) | 4:32 AM 1/18/2010 |
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ihad same problem with my 07 sadan, dealership replaced strut mounts, strut bearings, lower stearing colum yet the noise still remained. finally they replaced the LOWER SUB FRAME because it had worn bushings.....PROBLEM FIXED !! its been about 10k miles since and NO noises ! its covered under warranty so why not try it.
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The Edge
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Nissan Versa SL Magnetic Grey 6 Speed MT Convenience Package
New York NY
4-2-2007
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| « Re: Clunking sounds when turning or going over bumps (raiders4403) | 3:27 PM 3/5/2010 |
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yup, same part replaced here and after 7 trips to the dealer finally fixed......2 weeks later i traded my Versa for a 2010 Pathfinder
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Anyways, it was in for repairs last monday and they said the suspension was loose so they tightened it. Well everything was great for about an hour then the sounds became worse 