After noticing my front tires are wearing on the outside much quicker thank n the rear tires, and I rotate them with every oil change, I noticed a clicking in the steering when making a hard left turn. My mechanic told me it's an issue with the steering rack and I saw that Nissan is looking into this and may issue a recall. So I wanted to add my name to the list of effected cars.
Nissan Rogue steering noise problems
17 of the 7,451 owner complaints about the Nissan Rogue describe clunking or noise when steering, most of them for the 2017 model year.
- owner complaints
- 17
- worst model year
- 2017
- typical mileage
- 42,851
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20201
- 20192
- 20174
- 20162
- 20152
- 20132
- 20111
- 20101
- 20082
Often reported together
Grinding brakes 2Won't start 1Whining noise 1Steering lock-up 1Misfire 1Knocking 1Battery drain 1
What owners say
Steering wheel locked up while vehicle was in motion (moving). Yes. Steering noise coming from steering column. Lost control of steering while driving, drove into oncoming traffic. I was injuried while trying to get my vehicle in control. Yes, grease was but onto the steering boot by the dealer and charged. The steering wheel stiffens from time to time. After my accident with the my vehicle the dealer charged me to grease the steering boot, problem is still present. Loud noise coming from steering column began around 25,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V093000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel was making an abnormal popping sound and the vehicle was swerving from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,135. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
I have a 2016 Nissan Rogue and my steering wheel was making a squeaking noise when turning… then was told it was the backing plate… then the tailgate door button doesn’t work. My navigation touchscreen doesn’t work. I get a burning wire smell in the car and my leg area gets really hot, as if I have the heater on. When I go over 45 the car shakes more like vibrating feeling when I press the brakes.. when someone get in or out my key alarm goes off saying no key in car.. please help I just got this car in December
When driving and steering, turning left or right, going over bumps in the road, turning curves, there is a clicking noise in my steering column. When I put on brakes it does it also. I am not sure if there is something inside broken or loose. I have taken it to a nissan dealer and they can't find anything, but they hear the noises, the service manager even recorded the noises. My seat slides on the power racking system. My seat will side from front to back, only a fraction, but it also slides or rocks from left to right. I am afraid that the seat will come unattached if I am in a collision. The ABS will often make the flashing noise and attempt to brake if it sees a shadow on the road, like a parking garage or trees over a road. I have asked the nissan dealer in asheboro several times and they can't find any issues with the 3 problems that I have listed. Granted I did not purchase from them, so they really don't want to assist me. I purchased the extra warranties, bumper to bumper, and that has not given me any assistance as well. Please help. I want to get rid of this unfit car but I will not be able to because of the noises it is making. This started at about 31,000 and now I have 47,000, numerous trips to a dealer to no resolve. I have had the right- wheel, tire rods or brakes something replaced 3 times, I have had a new heating/air, steering grommet $ 194.00, out of pocket, break gasket, $50, and these noises that are so bad that I can't stand to drive the car, for over 1 years or so now.
Vehicle making clicking sounds when turning the steering wheel took it to the nissan dealer they stated was the upper strut bushings and bearings needed replacement of course this car is out of warranty and not covered under the pre owned warranty, this car is too new for these kind of issues of course they want to charge me $1100..00 to fix it, hate I even bought this car...
When is running and stop,turning steering wheel,it makes audible noise...fustriting sound.its a 2020 nissan rogue...750 miles..potentially dangerous on the highway.copy was printed...
My driver's seat started making clicking noise occasionally when turning left and right, ever since this summer. Don't know if it's the welding issue or some pieces inside impact with each other. I searched online and saw other 2017 nissan rogue owners complaining about the same issue.
Loud metallic popping sounds when turning either hard left or right. Sounds like it's coming from strut mount area.
Steering wheel making noise when turning, when driving speed slows down and hard to pick speed back up.
Related recalls
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Rogue vehicles manufactured January 10, 2014, to January 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, an incorrect bolt may have been used to connect the intermediate shaft to the upper steering assembly.
- Risk
- The incorrect bolts could loosen and fall out resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners and, dealers will inspect and repair all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 14V218000 · Recall details
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 rogue vehicles manufactured from august 17, 2010, through october 30, 2010. The circuit board may not have been installed in the correct position on certain electric power steering (eps) assist control units. This may cause additional stress on the solder of the terminal to the circuit board resulting in the solder cracking and separating completely from the circuit board.
- Risk
- As the circuit board fails, the power steering assist feature will stop functioning, increasing the force needed to steer the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the eps control unit if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 11V565000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 rogue vehicles. A screw in the steering gear housing cover may loosen over time and could fall out. As it loosens, the steering response of the vehicle may be compromised but the driver will retain steering control.
- Risk
- The screw may eventually come out of the steering gear cover. If large steering inputs are made with the cover screw missing the pinion shaft may come out of the steering gear resulting in a complete loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect whether the steering gear cover screw is loose and will be retightened to the proper specification. Dealers will also install a cover plate to prevent the screw from possibly coming out of the steering gear. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during november 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 09V411000 · Recall details
Questions about the Nissan Rogue steering noise
Which Nissan Rogue years have clunking or noise when steering problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2017 (4 complaints), 2008 (2 complaints) and 2013 (2 complaints).
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