After getting the exhaust fixed last year, my 20,000km Kizashi (CVT) is displaying some other symptoms.
I would like to know if anyone in Australia is experiencing the same thing.... or have a check.
1) 'Static' like rattle that seems to be coming from the windscreen area - this usually gets worse with acceleration and braking. I can't isolate the sound.
2) Steering vibration at over 105km/h
Not visible, but I can feel the steering wheel start to vibrate once I go over 105km/h.
Because of this, the car felt a bit unstable at speed. Cruising at 100km/h on the freeway is fine. But when I increase the speed, I can feel the vibration setting in (even with cruise control).
I've done a wheel balance, but the problem still persists.
3) Once in a while, a strange metallic click/knock seems to come from the front wheel area. Happens on the freeway, from stand still, straight/turning... pretty much when the wheels are under/released load. I suspect the bushings are worn.
Dealer cannot find any problem, or hear anything (it didn't happen during the test run with the mechanic unfortunately)
4) With the engine running, only in "Park", when I press the brake pedal, I can hear a click from the centre console where the gear shift is. I can feel the click with my hand on the gear knob and handbrake.
5) When I turn the AC at full blast, something rattles from inside the AC vents. After a while it goes away.
Other than the suspension 'clicks' and steering vibration, I'm not that worried about the rest.
I've been in/out of the dealership since I got the car back in May 2011. I'm getting tired of it, and I think they are getting tired of me too.
Please have a look out for these, and see if I'm alone.
I still love the car, in fact just gave it a good wash and wax.
