Versa Steering Whir

[ChrisAN82]

Does anyone notice a slight "whiring" sound when turning the steering wheel? I notice it when I'm backing out of a parking space with no radio on. It's not loud, but it is noticeable. Thinking it might be the electric power steering. I've never had a car, before this one, that has had elec PS, so perhaps I'm just not use to the sound. Anyone else hearing this too?

[XterraVersa]

It is quieter than a belt driven PS pump, and does not rob HP.

Now they just need to get the AC condenser pump off the belts.

[Ever Victorious]

I can't recall listening to my V with the radio turned off and maneuvering at low speeds, but I can tell you that my old XT6 (which had electric steering) did make a slight noise at low speeds.

[motoguy128]

I usually don't turn the steering wheel too fast, so I haven't heard that noise, but I have felt a slight clunk in the steering wheel. It's very subtle, but I figure it's just he "character" of electric power steering in a cheap car. Overall, I love to very light steering zipping around town. I'm reminded how light it is everytime I get in my fiancee's '06 Altima.

[cireecnop1]

I do notice a slight whirrr, and a "thunk" when the steering travels all the way to a stop to the left. I dunno, the car still turns, so Its not a big deal

[michelkenny]

I hear a slight "whir" when I have the steering wheel of my parents' van cranked all the way. If I let up on it a bit, the sound goes away.

[ChrisAN82]

It only makes the sounds when I'm actually turning the wheel. It's really a very quiet sound, so you have to have the radio off to hear it. I don't think it's a problem, but I just wanted to see if anyone else on the site could hear it too. If anyone could try listening for it next time they back their car out of a parking space, that would be great.

[CFRage]

I hear it. Driving my Versa actually reminds me of playing GTR or GTR2 with my Logitech MOMO FF Wheel, only not quite as much force feedback

[versace2007]

Yes, you are not alone, I hear this "whir" sound too. ONLY when I turn the steering wheel. It really quiet. But I'm not concerned.

[DreamU]

Yes, I hear it when backing out of my stall. But that is the only time.