Squeaking from passenger side
Hi all, could you help me identify the source of this sound coming from the lower right side of the passenger area? Car is a Nissan Grand Livina 2013 1.8L A/T and I've been hearing this squeaking on and off for the past couple of years, but has gotten worse…
Hi all, could you help me identify the source of this sound coming from the lower right side of the passenger area? Car is a Nissan Grand Livina 2013 1.8L A/T and I've been hearing this squeaking on and off for the past couple of years, but has gotten worse and consistent lately. It's most prominent when the road is bumpy (lots of patches of uneven and torn up pavement here), and doesn't seem to be affected by whether i'm going fast or slow. It's also not dependent on whether i'm turning or not. I can hear it very clearly when the windows are all rolled up, but it's very very faint when the windows are open. It is still there with the AC and stereo turned off. The video was taken at 30kph, going straight in a rather rough patch of road in the neighborhood. No ac no stereo, windows rolled up. The repairs I've done to the car are: June 2025 - the front suspension was replaced because the inside of the front wheels were being worn faster (i'm not all the familiar with car repairs and but this was done at a mechanic's garage and not at a shop; all the parts were bought new but only replacement parts and not original - struts, strut mount, stabilizer link, lower arm bushings, etc). Got the front and rear allignment and camber checked, all good. Also got replacement motor mounts. Squeaking was still there March 2026 - some oil was leaking and it was the valve cover gasket. Had that replaced, and shop said I shouldn't have went with non-original parts for the engine mounts. Squeaking was still there April 2026 - evaporator had gone bust so i had it replaced, the shop took apart the front console to reach it. Squeaking is still there Took the car to a new shop and they mentioned to try replacing the stabilizer bushing, but I dunno. There doesn't seem to be an end. If you have any ideas, I'd love to hear them. Thank you
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The issue isn't present on smooth, well paved roads. It's really only on rougher roads. I was present when the front suspension components were replaced, and I was able to inspect the parts when they arrived (they were ordered at a separate parts store. I have pictures of the old and new components and even took home the old ones, but I'm outside and can't look for them in my gallery right now, I'll post them later). The only thing I was not able to see was the lower control arm bushing being replaced (if i'm not mistaken, they mentioned needing to press in and out, and one of them had to take it to a nearby shop that had a press for it) I was probably charged more for the price of the components, but was definitely still cheaper than getting it done at a shop since they really outright overcharge you a lot over here. Also, the parts used were all aftermarket since it's so hard to find original parts for an older and not-so common car. I keep hearing from the other mechanics when I got the valve cover gasket and then the evaporater replaced that aftermarket parts go bad quickly.
Are you sure they actually replaced the suspension components they said they did? It sounds to me like they either didnt do it altogether or they somehow got back damaged again either by hitting a curb or pothole super hard multiple times since the repair was done. Does it make this noise on smooth well paved roads or just rougher roads? If you're able to verify those things as not being the source of the problem than have someone inspect the serpentine belt pulleys because thats really the only other thing that could be making a squeaking sound in that general area.. its highly unlikely its a pulley though because the sound is notably different. to me my first thought is 100% suspension issues.. I hope you didnt get scammed by your mechanic. Sending my best wishes your way