Parts for your 2000 Nissan Serena-Exhaust mount

2000 Nissan Serena (C24) — Exhaust Mounts: Purpose, Care, and When to Replace

Yes, the 2000 Nissan Serena uses exhaust mounts (also called exhaust hangers or insulators). This is confirmed by factory technical material and parts catalogues: the Nissan Serena C24 Workshop Manual details the exhaust system being supported by rubber insulators on body-mounted brackets, and the Nissan Electronic Parts Catalogue (FAST) for the C24 lists multiple exhaust mounting insulators and related brackets along the pipe and rear muffler. Major aftermarket catalogues for the era likewise list Serena-specific rubber exhaust hangers. So, exhaust mounts are absolutely relevant on this model.

On the Serena, the mounts’ job is simple but crucial: suspend the exhaust system from the underbody, soak up vibration and movement, and keep the pipes and mufflers sitting where they should. Those rubber insulators prevent metal-on-metal contact, reduce cabin boom, protect the flex joint, and help keep the tailpipe centred in the bumper cut-out. Because the Serena is a people mover that often carries a full load, healthy mounts matter for comfort and to stop the exhaust from knocking on the floorpan over bumps.

During routine servicing, it pays to eyeball the mounts. Rubber perishes with age, heat, and road grime. If the insulators are cracked, elongated, oil-soaked, or hard as rock, they’re due. A sagging tailpipe, a dull thud over bumps, fresh shine marks where the exhaust touches the body, or a new drone at cruise are all tell-tales.

• Check mounts at each service or at least every 20,000–30,000 km.
• Replace in pairs/sets along the affected section to keep heights even.
• Use OE-quality rubber or high-temp equivalents, avoid universal pieces that distort fitment.

DIY replacement is straightforward with the van safely raised. Support the exhaust with a jack and block of wood, spritz the old rubbers with silicone spray, lever them off the pegs, and slip new ones on. Avoid prying against the thin hanger rods, and don’t let the system hang off the flex joint. If bracket bolts are removed, snug them to the workshop spec and re-check alignment so the tailpipe clears the bumper and suspension. In coastal Aussie and Kiwi conditions, give the metal brackets a quick rust check and treat any scale while you’re under there.

Look after the mounts and the Serena stays quiet, rattle-free, and kinder to its exhaust joints over the long haul.

Popular questions about 2000 Nissan Serena exhaust mounts

How many exhaust mounts does a 2000 Nissan Serena have?
The C24 typically uses several rubber insulators from the centre pipe to the rear muffler—commonly two to three around the centre/rear sections plus one near the tail. Exact count can vary with engine and muffler configuration, so a quick visual under the van is the surest way to confirm for your specific Serena.

What are the signs the Serena’s exhaust mounts need replacing?
Watch for a drooping tailpipe, new rattles or thuds over bumps, the exhaust tapping the body or towbar, or a deeper cabin drone. Visible cracking, hardening, or stretched holes in the rubber are clear replacement cues.

Is it safe to drive with a broken exhaust mount?
It’ll usually move and make noise first, but driving like that risks stressing the flex joint, cracking welds, or melting nearby trim if the pipe shifts. If a mount fails, drive gently and have it sorted promptly to avoid bigger repairs.