Do my Qashqai's CV joints need replacing?

I have a 2012 Nissan Qashqai and I noticed that when I go around corners, left or right, there is a noise, not squeaky, more of a knocking noise as I turn the corner - could this be the CV joint?

Eoin McCormack (Dublin 7)

Aug 2016 Filed under: fault

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Expert answer

Hi Eoin,

A knocking noise is indeed how you'd usually describe a CV joint when it's worn, but it's usually only turning in one direction - unless both are gone, which would be unusual in such a young car in our experience. Either way, it's not easy to trouble shoot noises from afar so I suggest you drop into a local garage and get them to analyse it for you. They'll know in seconds if it is a CV joint.

Best of luck.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor
@Shane_O_D