Omacrontron
2026-03-12 17:13
Yeah, cranking the wheel at a dead stop will put additional unNEEDED strain on steering components. Can you do it? Sure. Will it decrease service life of the components? Absolutely.
Alarming_Squash_3731
2026-03-12 17:28
It’s a way of diagnosing it not a recommendation lol
Informal_Set_1163
2026-03-12 19:23
Picked up a brand new 2026 model 3. The first time we went over a speed bump the car creaked and groaned. Its a known issue and was replaced under warranty
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cactuslovr
2026-03-12 23:18
How are these still an issue? I had mine replaced under warranty due to early failure as well. 2019 model 3
Alarming_Squash_3731
2026-03-12 23:26
I don’t know - I’d heard of it with the pre-highland model. But the suspension for Highland is ‘improved’ so…
Fiveofthem
2026-03-13 01:22
Yea had mine replaced on my 2018 at 60,000 miles. Not under warranty $256.00
cactuslovr
2026-03-13 01:39
Thats not too bad consider their repair prices. I was expecting 1k.
Rishiboi
2026-03-13 08:28
I also warranty swapped mine at 12k. Im at 19k and i can hear it slightly again. Sounds like its coming from the right so Ill wait until its even and annoying. Did they charge you for an alignment?
Alarming_Squash_3731
2026-03-13 08:34
No it was all under warranty
Rifter0876
2026-03-13 14:39
One reason the first non cosmetic mods to my car will be the mountain pass front upper arms and solid lower arm bushings. Probably also get the front stock size brake and pad upgrade. And master cylinder stiffening bracket. I do intend to track and autocross the car.
Will worry about the rear only if my alignment is out its going in next week for an alignment as I just put a new set of all weather's on it and will be buying track rims/tires in coming months. It does pull slightly to the right I'm hoping that's just front toe.
ModernKalefare
2026-03-14 15:16
Did you need to pay the diagnosis fee? They are wanting $188 to “find the problem and sounds,” when I know it’s the upper control arms that are failing on mine. I even asked if it would be under warranty and they said they would have to diagnose and that would cost to see if it’s failing and would be covered under warranty.
Alarming_Squash_3731
2026-03-14 16:47
There was no charge although you have to agree to the inspection fee
