Hey, Im very new here but I have come across this message board in trying to deal with a dilemma that has arrose over the last 2 days with my 200 Nissan Quest.
Saturday, we purchased this Nissan Quest, really good condition, about 25000 miles on it. We purchased it from a Nissan Dealership, not a second rate dealer. This was a certified pre-owned. The car fax report was excellent and the test drive(s) went well.
Now, yesterday: I'm driving this vehicle from NYC to CT. I have driven about 40 miles when the entire vehicle began to shake and vibrate. Felt like an allignment thing, although I know nothing about cars. I had to pull over.
Here is the symptoms in detail:
1. Vibrating and shaking vehicle side to side, almost like the tail was shaking
2. A distinct burning rubber smell
3. Happened whenever I went over 50mph. <30mph it seemed ok.
I checked all the fluids, they were fine, topped off the gas, put air in the tires and tried to drive it again. Same thing happened.
I stopped for about 30 minutes and then i attempted to drive back to the dealer. I made it back without any of the symptoms mentioned above but it seems like the car is bouncier, feel every bump in the road.
So heres my question:
The dealer brought it back and said they would fix anything that is wrong with it.
I picked it up today and they told me there was nothing wrong, there was quote: "Ice in the wheels". they claimed that this would cause the unbalance of the tires and the burning rubber smell.
Has anyone heard of this? Ice in the tires? I mean, this seems totally bogus and I would liek to know if anyone has had similar circumstances...
thank you so much,
fyi: I have 3 children 3.5, 1.5 and 1 week old. I just want to make sure they hava a safe ride
Louis Ardolino