# Groaning when steering wheel is turned left **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** g20, infiniti\ **Created:** [May 13, 2010, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/groaning-when-steering-wheel-is-turned-left/48791 "2010-05-13T14:46:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sphinx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Sphinx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sphinx)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/groaning-when-steering-wheel-is-turned-left/48791/1 "2010-05-13T14:46:54Z")
I’ve got a 2000 Infiniti G20 with a 138,000 miles. I noticed that under low speed turns to the left (like pulling out of a parking lot), I would get a groaning that would stop once the steering wheel was pointed straight. (sounds like it is coming from the front left). I though it might be a CV joint or wheel bearing, but then two nights ago, I noticed something new. Now, it will happen with the car in Drive, but sitting still. If I turn the wheel all the way to the left, it will groan. If I back off a hair, it will still groan. Happens also, if I go in reverse with the wheel turned to the left. It also seems to happen when the car is pointed straight and just about any speed when I go over a bump. I’ll hear a momentary groan/vibration, just like when it is sitting still. I’m guessing that it might be a bad motor mount. I recently replaced the primary two, but didn’t replace the one on the transmission side or the one on the front of the engine. I also replaced the tie-rod ends. It never happens turning to the right. Maybe a bad shock? ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/groaning-when-steering-wheel-is-turned-left/48791/2 "2010-05-13T16:28:17Z")
I would suspect a suspension component sooner than a motor mount. ---
**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/groaning-when-steering-wheel-is-turned-left/48791/3 "2010-05-13T19:20:22Z")
I tend to agree. I think I would have the front end checked out just to make sure. I don’t like noises that eminate from turning the vehicle. It may be something simple but for peace of mind I would get it inspected. ---
**Author:** ![ignoramus9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/d07c76/32.png) [@ignoramus9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ignoramus9)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/groaning-when-steering-wheel-is-turned-left/48791/4 "2010-05-13T22:34:55Z")
This sounds more like a wheel nut hub not being properly tightened. It could also be a rock caught between the brake pad and the disk. ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/groaning-when-steering-wheel-is-turned-left/48791/5 "2010-05-13T23:18:55Z")
CV joint? ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2010, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/groaning-when-steering-wheel-is-turned-left/48791/6 "2010-05-13T23:31:25Z")
I’m thinking a possible failing power steering component, perhaps the pump. Have you checked your fluid level? You could always pop the hood, have a friend turn the wheel, and see where the noise is originating from. ---
**Author:** ![EllyEllis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f14d63/32.png) [@EllyEllis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EllyEllis)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2010, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/groaning-when-steering-wheel-is-turned-left/48791/7 "2010-05-14T00:54:20Z")
I would suspect a failing power steering pump or one low on fluid. (but of course you have checked that) A bad motor mount MIGHT let something rub but I doubt that.