[MedelliaOfMyEyes]

Hi Kris,

I just joined the forum today because I have a similar problem. . . but I think it may be completely unrelated.

I just bought my Versa. It's a 2011 with 39k miles and zero accidents on the history report (or so I was told by the dealership).

I've noticed when turning hard to the left only, as the front left tire rotates, there's a creaking or squeaking sound. Is this similar or unrelated to what you're encountering?

- Dan

 

[MedelliaOfMyEyes]

Wanted to reply back and just say that the creaking issue I was having has been resolved I think. A friend of mine who was a mechanic explained that sometimes you will hear a "creak" or "squeaking" sound when the tires rotate at the front of the car. Especially going around turns and after the car has been heated up.

This can sometimes be due to oxidation built up in some component of the transmission system in dealing with the fluid. The way to resolve it apparently is placing the car in neutral, cutting the steering wheel completely to the left, and accelerating to each mark on the RPM meter for about 30 seconds and then back down the meter for 30 secs. You repeat this with the right side of the steering wheel.

Since I did this troubleshooting, the squeaking I used to hear is minimal actually. Hope this helps someone.