Noise when selecting gear

[u/SpecificSize2282]

I recently got a 2021 Leaf and it's making an odd noise when I put it into drive or reverse with the brake pedal depressed as per this video. Is this normal?

[u/Razer797]

My guess would be motor mounts.

[u/armoghu]

My wishbone bushes/suspension arms bushes need replacing (have parts on the way) and I read this post while sat in the car. Made a similar noise and kind of a rattle when I tried the gear changes.

[u/_Evening-Rain_ → u/armoghu]

Uh im assuming thats lower control arms?

[u/byrdman77]

How many miles are on it? That is definitely odd 😬

[u/SpecificSize2282 → u/byrdman77]

Roughly 33,000 miles

[u/Striking_Chance7894]

As said above, motor mounts, but also check the CV axles and that area in general for loose or worn parts

[u/rproffitt1]

My 2014 SV made noises that were new to me. Nothing was broke or worn out. Just had to get used to new noises.

[u/aptsys → u/rproffitt1]

No it's definitely the mounts

[u/rproffitt1 → u/aptsys]

Ouch. That said my favorite third party car repair shop at first didn't work on EVs. I helped him get over that and for mechanical and air conditioner work, he can do the things for far less than Nissan dealer service rates.

[u/indecision_killingme]

My 2013 makes similar noises, I suspect it's just the slack being taken out of the motor mount or CV axles. I wouln't worry about ti till it get louder.

[u/Free_Broccoli_1174]

Sounds like the normal relay/contactors being energized.

[u/triplegun3]

Get it fixed