# 2010 Nissan Sentra - Motor mount issues **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** nissan, engines\ **Created:** [November 23, 2024, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-motor-mount-issues/198126 "2024-11-23T11:27:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ouijaeffect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/838e76/32.png) [@Ouijaeffect](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ouijaeffect)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-motor-mount-issues/198126/1 "2024-11-23T11:27:51Z")
I was told my car needs motor mounts, it cluncks quite a bit when i hit bumps, the bigger the bump, the worse the clunk. How important is it that i get it fixed? I think i have been driving with it like that for a while, i say i think because there are other issues that are particularly noisy, that i just got fixed, so now i can hear ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-motor-mount-issues/198126/2 "2024-11-23T17:51:36Z")
> [@Ouijaeffect](#): > > it cluncks quite a bit when i hit bumps, the bigger the bump, the worse the clunk. Sounds more like struts/strut mounts and sway bar links and or other suspension stuff… Engine mount clucks is more when putting it in gear and or when you hit the gas pedal… Engine/trans mounts are important, they keep the engine from falling out of the car… lol… The engine/trans moving around will stress the axles and cause early failure, it can/will cause wiring harnesses to stretch, hoses to stretch… ---
**Author:** ![Ouijaeffect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/838e76/32.png) [@Ouijaeffect](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ouijaeffect)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-motor-mount-issues/198126/3 "2024-11-23T18:04:39Z")
I have had all my shocks and struts replaced as well as the sway bar ---
**Author:** ![Ouijaeffect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/838e76/32.png) [@Ouijaeffect](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ouijaeffect)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-motor-mount-issues/198126/4 "2024-11-23T18:05:18Z")
I was told it was the motor mount ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-motor-mount-issues/198126/5 "2024-11-23T19:20:02Z")
Presuming your shop are experienced pros, suggest to trust them. Your Sentra is nearly 15 years old & could very well need the motor mounts replaced. You could ask your shop to show you the test for why they think so. A common diagnostic is to start & idle the engine, then a helper steps on the brakes (to prevent car from moving) while shifting from R to D several times. The mechanic watches the engine compartment from the front & notes how much the engine & trans rotate. As mentioned above, you’ll be money ahead to replace them now rather than waiting, presuming the testing shows that’s needed. I should mention that my 30 & 50 year old vehicle both have their original mounts, so they can last a long time. The 50 year old is scheduled for new mounts next summer. ---
**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2024, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-motor-mount-issues/198126/6 "2024-12-03T01:15:57Z")
The front and rear mounts on the crossmember are particularly weak and are prone to failure, especially if the driver has a heavy foot. Fortunately they are not very hard to replace. Parts run about $100 plus a couple hours labor.