A clunking noise from the front suspension of your Nissan Qashqai III over bumps and potholes is usually a worn suspension link, bushing, or mount. Here’s what to inspect and whether it’s safe to keep driving.
Hearing a clunk from the front end when you roll over a sharp bump or drop into a pothole can be unnerving, but it's a very common Nissan Qashqai III (J12) complaint. In most cases, the noise is not coming from the engine or transmission—it's a mechanical looseness in the suspension or steering system that allows metal parts to knock together as the wheel moves up and down.
