2011 Nissan Versa clunk

2011 NISSAN VERSA
36,000 MILES
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NMCB13
When I am on an incline, like in my driveway and back out and when I turn the wheel, I hear a clunk...or like a spring has sprung. I had it to the dealer but the couldn't duplicate the sound. I still hear it.
Jun 25, 2013 at 4:46 AM
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have your struts checked, it may be a spring making noise on the strut or a loose strut
Jun 25, 2013 at 5:41 AM
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Not sure if the dealer checked that. They couldn't duplicate the sound which I hear daily backing out of the driveway incline. They said they did a 16 pt inspection and tightened up the front end area. It handles much better but nothing was mentioned about the struts.
Jun 25, 2013 at 8:31 AM
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it hast o be something like that or similar due to hearing it when the suspension moves.
Jun 25, 2013 at 9:26 AM
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I will have to give them a call and see if it is covered under warranty. Do you think if it is the struts, they would have to be replaced? Thanks for your help by the way! :)
Jun 25, 2013 at 10:04 AM
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no because they could be loose or spring may need some grease to let it slide instead of snapping or clunking.
Jun 25, 2013 at 12:01 PM
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You have been very helpful, I will give it a try and see what they say. Thank you again!
Jun 26, 2013 at 3:50 AM
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