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Is gear stick wobble/shake a sign of a serious problem?
I'm considering a 2016 Renault Kadjar 1.5 diesel. It drives and rides lovely, gearchange and clutch operation good and no noises. But I've noticed the gear lever wobbles a lot when driving along. Is this a minor or serious issue?
Asked on 7 March 2022 by mr jinks
Answered by
Dan Powell
Reads like the linkage at the bottom of the gear stick is damaged or excessively worn. This is usually caused by aggressive gear changing over a long period of time. I would ask the seller to put this right or find another Kadjar for sale.
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technical issues
gearboxes
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