2013 Nissan Rogue - Rattle under the car at 30

Maintenance/Repairs
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I just bought this 2013 Nissan Rogue from a young lady that stated I might have to get tires aligned. But the alignment seems to be find but I am hearing this rattling from under the front of the car when I am going about 30-35 miles an hour. Any one ever had this happen? before I take it to the dealership?

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Why use a dealer ? Any good independent shop can solve this . Just because someone had a rattle does not mean yours or theirs is caused by the same problem . Just have it looked at in case it is something serious.

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Here’s a couple of ideas

  • If automatic trans, could be a problem with the torque converter, torque converter shudder.

  • Fastener has come loose & something actually is rattling, for example an exhaust system heat shield, a plastic under-engine liner, etc.

If one of those two, should be fairly easy for you shop to figure out which it is.

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If it was a Subaru we would know it’s the heat shield. I’d have a mechanic look it over if it was my car.

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Does the noise continue past 35mph? The transmissions on these are particularly troublesome, and belt/chain noise is a common indicator of a problem… If the transmission is ok, I would highly recommend having the fluid changed at the dealership if you don’t have documentation that it has been done already.

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Did you not drive the car before you bought it? Or have a pre-purchase inspection performed?

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