Torque Steer? 2011 Quest SL

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smacd70
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Car: 2011 Nissan Quest SL
110K

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Under hard acceleration, my 2011 Quest SL with 110K miles pulls significantly to the left. More disturbing is when I let up on the throttle, the car swerves hard to the right for a half a second.

I believe this is all being caused by worn suspension and/or steering parts that are allowing significant torque steering issues. Does anyone know which parts might need to be replaced?


amc49
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Joined: Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:24 pm
Car: '11 Nissan Versa
'17 Nissan Altima

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It can be literally anything under there. Often control arm bushings or balljoints.

far raf
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Joined: Tue Feb 21, 2017 2:53 pm
Car: 2005 Nissan Quest SE (standard? simple? edition - i.e. nothing special)

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1) tie rod ends

smacd70
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Joined: Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:36 am
Car: 2011 Nissan Quest SL
110K

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It was BOTH the lower right control arm bushings AND the right tie rod end.

$600 later, it drove great.... Until the AC quit after just 500 miles more. Right CV joint died 100 miles later, and 150 later the alternator and voltage regulator went out! 200 miles more and I ran over nails which puncture 3 tires...in the sidewall! Almost $5000 repairs later and my van can finally be driven!
The mechanic said motor and Transmission mounts need to be replaced and the front struts are bad! All this on a van with just under 112000 miles!

amc49
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Joined: Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:24 pm
Car: '11 Nissan Versa
'17 Nissan Altima

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The new Nissan circa 2000+...................they are NOT your father's car any longer.

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Mjkkb2
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Car: 2018 QX60 AWD, 2011 M37S, 2011 Quest, 2001 I30t(sold)
Location: Richmond VA

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.....at least your CVT didn’t crappy out yet....
This is the first Nissan product that disappointed me


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