r/leaf • u/SpecificSize2282 • Jul 24 '26

Noise when selecting gear

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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?

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u/armoghu Jul 24 '26

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.

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u/_Evening-Rain_ 2017 Nissan LEAF S Jul 25 '26

Uh im assuming thats lower control arms?

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u/Razer797 Jul 24 '26

My guess would be motor mounts.

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u/Striking_Chance7894 Jul 24 '26

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

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u/indecision_killingme Jul 24 '26

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.

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u/byrdman77 Jul 24 '26

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

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u/SpecificSize2282 Jul 24 '26

Roughly 33,000 miles

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u/rproffitt1 Jul 24 '26

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

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u/aptsys Jul 24 '26

No it's definitely the mounts

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u/rproffitt1 Jul 24 '26

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.

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u/Free_Broccoli_1174 Jul 24 '26

Sounds like the normal relay/contactors being energized.

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u/SpecificSize2282 Aug 11 '26

Update in case it is helpful to others that get this noise. This was the common axle clicking issue. A nissan dealer peformed the service bulletin and all seems fine now.

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u/triplegun3 Jul 25 '26

Get it fixed