Ever since then every time I drive my steering wheel shakes back and forth really fast. Answer: I recommend checking your lug nut torque first just to be safe. If you drive through a snow bank and have a horrible vibration soon after, check your wheels for packed snow and ice. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on August 31, 2019: If the tires are worn uneven you will never totally fix the issue until you replace the tires. Answer: Yes, It's possible your mechanic just didn't balance them properly or you have an issue with one of your tires. It’s more of an all-over vibration. Going around another curve at the same speed will sometimes stope the vibration or sometimes have no effect. my car is used car around 145000km and i found out that whenever my car accelerate above 60km/h the steering wheel starts shaking, same with when I apply the brake. If it matters my steering wheel is crooked but doesn’t seem to pull. You can feel the vibration in your seat and a little on the steering wheel. I don’t believe it can lock up brakes but your wheel could lock up because the bearing is seized inside the race. Balance issues are very time consuming and nine times out of ten, if the vibration wasn't there before the tire swap, it's most likely the tires. What could be possibly wrong? Answer: It sounds like you have a tire or alignment issue. Congratulations on getting it running :). Do you think they did something wrong? I already did a CV axle and everything and it still shakes... Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on July 08, 2019: I recommend you start by checking the tire wear if everything looks good, have the tires balanced to start. Question: I have a big weight on my right front wheel, and a small weight on my left front. Can this affect a smooth ride? They did complete front struts, wheel alignment, alignment shims, fixed a bent rim, and rotated my tires. Do you feel it when driving on the highway, accelerating, braking, turning, at what speed? Yes, it is less than 10 kms on a go for about 80% of the times and that too most of it is in the city, so a bit of traffic is always there. If the front suspension is tight, it's possible your tires are the cause, especially if they are cheap tires. I’ve since had them rotated. About 2 weeks ago I was driving on a highway @55 and something came bouncing toward me( plastic detergent bottle or plastic gas can) . What could be wrong . I just got the car balanced and nothing changed. Keep me posted on what you find, thanks. My 2010 Hyundai Elantra steering wheel shakes when going from 70-80mph. Often times I'll get onto the highway and up to speed (70mph) without any vibration or perhaps only the slightest almost imperceptible amount. What is the next step. I have a GMC Canyon 2015 and the steer wheel shakes together with the tires All the time don’t Matter how fast I’m going , i recently had. I checked the CV boots, and there are no tears and no grease! The balance will cost about $60, so it's a cheap inspection and most likely the fix. shocks seem to be ok need help also king pins have no play. Steering wheel shakes at 55+ mph. Question: I took my 2006 ford ranger RWD for alignment a few weeks ago. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on August 05, 2019: I'm surprised the tire tech didn't check your brakes when the wheels were off. Answer: It could be just worn CV joints. Do you think it's possible that the mechanic left something loose? After I told them I had replaced the front bearings a few weeks back, they said I should just loosen the adjusting nut. i was going 85 80 75. when i was coming back shaking went worse and i reduced speed to 65 . Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on September 01, 2020: I recommend you bring the car back to the mechanic who balanced the tires and have them road test the vehicle with you so you can point out the vibration concern. Question: My Ford Fusion makes a popping sound when turning both ways. Told them about the steering wheel shaking when approaching 65 mph on the highway. Power Steering Symptom Troubleshooting - Hard Steering Multiplex Control Unit Input Test VIN, Engine and Transmission Number Locations Intermediate Shaft Reassembly DTC Troubleshooting: P0652 (134-3) Fuel Hand Primer Removal/Installation A/C Refrigerant Oil Replacement Keyless/Power Door Lock System Circuit Diagram - With Super Locking Do you think all I need is my tires balanced? I went down and replaced the front differential fluid and a bunch of metal on the magnet. Any ideas? even feel 25mph on new roads. Answer: The most common reason for steering wheel shake when braking at highway speeds is a warped rotor. What could it be? I’m not able to express it in words, you’ll need to sit in one to feel it. However, when I'm driving, the car shakes like I'm driving on a flat tire. If your tires are so worn that the ridges on the tread are smoothed out or steel fibers are showing through the rubber anywhere, change your tires immediately. This week I took a long road trip, over 1200 miles round trip, mostly interstate and it only did it twice! Worn bushings can cause vibrations. Question: I have Ford Explorer 2011. Some tires straight from the factory could be defective; I run into this a lot with new tires so don't overlook the obvious. Have the alignment done and see how it drives. Since the noise started I’ve replaced all 4 tires (it was time) about a month ago, and have had it balanced twice, thinking maybe they did not do it correctly the first time. I have had discs checked, the balance corrected, and the tires are fine. I highly recommend road testing with the mechanic after the repair to verify the vibration is gone at highway speeds. Keep me posted on what you find, thanks. Question: I purchased a 2012 Jetta, but I'm having trouble with the vehicle shaking and vibrating starting at 60 mph. But sadly, no longer available in India. Answer: I recommend having the tire condition checked first, if the tires look OK, have them balanced, it should only cost about $60. The driving position does feel sporty. Did you have the vibration before the new tires? Try spraying a mixture of dish soap and water all over the tire and look for bubbles, don't forget to spray your valve stem and valve stem core and all around the bead on both sides of the wheel. Thanks man and I will be checking out more of your content. when i left tire shop car is smooth. The mechanic could have left something loose, or may not have installed the brakes properly, so it could be extremely dangerous to drive. Should I just fix the puncture with one of those goop/tyreweld things or should I just get a new tyre altogether? See my video here https://youtu.be/GInfvb6U48Q. I just had four new tyres put on and balanced, but the mechanic didn't have time to take my car on the freeway to test it as he would usually do. Answer: A worn or damaged inner CV joint is usually the cause of a vibration on acceleration. Should i take it back and have them rotate properly. Any idea?? It's the best way to diagnose the balance issue. Hello! Question: I have a 95 Chevy 1500. When I go on the highway get up to about 60 miles per hour my car starts to shake kind of really bad from the back. In the second, the car shakes hard when the brakes are applied; the problem is with the brake rotors. Usually sounds from inside the steering wheel are associated with the clock spring. Yes, the 7 lbs difference may be the cause of your issue. Then, I noticed the CV axles leaking. You could try rotating the front to back and back to front to see if it changes the vibration at all. However, my car is still shaking; the wheel shakes when going 80kmh and up. A little bit of listening would have ensured they go a long way but sigh! Answer: If your vehicle is a front wheel drive car, it's possible one of the inner CV joints has a problem, especially if the vibration is while accelerating. Dobbs who does my oil change and tire rotation with balance. I have an ongoing love affair with my VW Golf TDI. One is to buy and keep it for years hoping that the price increases, the other is to buy for a low price and flip it for a quick profit. Yesterday I swapped the front and rear wheels and the vibration, still intermittent on the highway, is still there. Hitting any one of these objects could knock off a wheel weight, dent a rim, or cause a bubble in the sidewall of the tire, causing it to be out of balance. You don't need a lot of money to start selling classic cars, you just need to buy the first car at a good price and then do it again. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on April 11, 2019: Either a wheel or tire. Rotating the tires is not a balance unless you ask to have them balanced at the time of rotation FYI. Let me know if you have any other questions :). When I went to get out of the ditch I had to jerk my car over really hard. I checked my work all is tight and rite what could still be wrong? Maybe pull off the opposite wheel to inspect the axle nut configuration. I have a 2011 Equinox The steering wheel shakes like crazy when I go over 70 mph. If you don't feel anything unusual and you're comfortable with the normal vibrations of the road you should be fine. I also notice the car vibrating at very low speeds when I make a turn or when I go up a hill. The VTi-S AWD and VTi-LX add Active cruise control, auto emergency braking, and three forms of lane-keeping help. Question: What would cause my 2005 Chevy Uplander to shake and the steering wheel to vibrate? I just had my tires balanced, and the shaking isn't consistent. I am really not a fan of taking my car service even though it has toyota care on it, but i realized every time i get there, they try to up sell me extra service or something wrong happens to my car afterwards. Keep me posted on what you decide to do and how you make out, thanks. Surely there is always a certain level of vibration from the road surface, and there would be a noticeable change when I exceed 60 or 70mph if there was a problem? Let me know how you make out, thanks. Best of all, it is bullnosed, with a big ugly vertical exhaust stack. New alignment done as well. Do you know of any tire stores in your area that have a Hunter RoadForce wheel balance machine? Are the tires new or did you swap them to the new wheels? The vibration when braking is most likely the rotors. Answer: A shake is usually caused by tires being out of balance. is the reason is brakes while driving or is something wrong with tires. I noticed it shortly after I got it. Ever since i got that replaced my car my steering wheel shakes while im driving 60pmh. I too own this beast. If possible, test drive it with the mechanic after the repair to verify it yourself. There are a lot of potential culprits like hard or heavy spots in the tires, bent rims, driveshaft issues, etc... Do you have aftermarket rims on this vehicle or are they stock wheels? Question: I have replaced both tie rod ends, both struts, and wheel hub assemblies, but when I’m driving about 65 or 70 mph it feels like the car is all over the road and hard to control. Answer: If the vibration is when accelerating, most likely you have a defective inner CV joint on the new/remanufactured axle. If the rims are ok, have the wheels balanced. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on May 23, 2019: I recommend you check your rotors, most likely they have some very deep pad impressions from sitting all the time. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on May 07, 2019: It's possible the struts are causing your issue, did the garage inspect them as well? Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on September 30, 2019: Thanks Andrew, I really appreciate the feedback :) if you ever need any automotive advice you know where to find me. If they rotate the tires front-to-rear and rear-to-front, the vibrations should change if the tires are the issue. My car made it through the 6 hour drive home but there was definitely damage dobe. Car was driving fine before took it to the tire shop watched the man put the tires on and everything. Let me know if this helps, thanks. It’s very inconsistent, it’s happened about 6-7 times over the last 6 weeks always at speeds of 70 or above while on interstate. The pulsation when braking is usually caused by warped front rotors and the fix would be to either have them resurfaced or replaced. Do you smell anything getting hot when you exit the vehicle? Answer: No, motor mounts usually vibrate during acceleration or at idle. What else could this be? Furthermore, if you continue driving on bald tires, they are likely to blow out, and having a tire blow out at highway speeds is extremely dangerous, especially if it's a front tire. It seems to get better at around 70mph. Thus, the American Muscle Car was born. i hit a pot hole that bent two wheels, i had the wheels fixed and balanced, however, the steering wheel shakes at times when i hit the brakes. Very beautiful car! Iv changed roters ,bought rims put new CV joints on ,balance tires lined front end ,changed lower control arms and got new tires but my steering wheel still has a vibration in it startz at 65 mph and my drivers back wheels doesn't spin freely when off ground it acts like its tighter then the others pl can you give me an idea of what to check. The CR-V offers the latest in vehicle connectivity and audio performance with a new generation of advanced technologies. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on June 27, 2020: Did you just install the new wheels? Some vehicles like Honda will only lock in Drive 2 and will become unlocked at around 25 mph. I started noticing a severe vibration and noise when I attempt to lane change at speeds between 70-80 mph. I hear this from customers all the time; they pull into the garage and say, "I need to have an alignment on my car because my steering wheel shakes when I drive on the highway.". Despite the lack of all-wheel drive, the Civic Type R certainly looks like it belongs. Any thoughts on my problem? Are the rims OEM or aftermarket? Buy. I had brand new tires aligned and balanced, but that didn't work. If you replace them, you may as well just do a complete front brake job. Advise please? Question: I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on May 12, 2020: I recommend you fix the sticking caliper problem before fixing anything else. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on June 12, 2019: Brakes get very hot, especially when exiting a highway. I just bought it a few months ago. Another common cause of steering wheel vibration or car shake is having something lodged in a tire, like a large bolt, or any metal object you may have picked up from the road's surface (I have seen even wrenches and screwdrivers impaling a tire). Hey Eddie i have a 2015 INFINITI q50 awd i have aftermarket wheels i got the balanced in 2 different places and still the car is vibrating the passenger side front seat shakes only when i go 70mph what do you think. Is this 7 psi pressure difference in 1 wheel likely to cause the above vibration? The loose and vibrating steering wheel as well as the unintentional steering to left or right also could be part of reason. Is it a transmission thing? I checked the u joints on the shaft and it didn’t have excess play. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on May 13, 2019: Your vibration will be a tough one to fix because it's nothing obvious. Whenever I go over 45 mph., it shakes. 2003 escalade we replaced the u- joint and it started to shake and vibrates. They mentioned play in the wheels, and I should have the wheel bearings replaced. Congratulations on the car, it is truly a head turner! What is the condition of the tires? Question: I just recently purchased a 2004 Ford Taurus from an individual. It gets worse the faster I drive. The steering wheel is adjustable for both-rake and reach and therefore helps in making the driving position quite comfortable. What can I do about it? How old are the tires? Lovely car and Lovely writeup dude - wishing you many happy and safe miles with her ! steering wheel doesn't shake visible but vibration makes me tired. If everything is tight and the tires look good, try having the tires balanced and see if that makes a difference. It idles from fifteen to thirty miles an hour, and feels like I have an egg for a tire. Answer: Your tires that you moved to the front may be out of balance, causing the vibration; the mechanic should have never done the alignment until you tightened the wheel bearings because there is play in the wheels that will offset the alignment. I did replace the struts about 30k miles ago (car has 110k miles total) after one of the original started leaking. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on December 18, 2019: At what speeds does it shake? If you tell your mechanic you need an alignment and they don't ask why, find a new mechanic. Can you tell me the reason and how to fix it? Hold the steering wheel to keep it from moving. Should I get them re-balanced even though they are only a few weeks old? The scraping noise could be caused by a lot of different things, but most likely the bent front suspension parts, have it checked out asap! The steering wheel is a three-spoke unit and it has contours for your thumbs and has a chunky feel to it. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on July 02, 2019: Sorry for taking so long to reply, life sometimes gets in the way :) It's possible you may have a caliper that is starting to stick or freeze up. It's funny you only hear it between 70-80 mph, usually wheel bearings are more noticeable starting around 25 mph. If you're thinking of buying a classic VW Beetle, you need to know a few things beforehand. Question: A couple years ago I almost got into a head-on collision I had to pull onto the side of the road to avoid getting hit. Question: My steering wheel shakes when I brake doing 70 down to about 50. Keep me posted on what happens, thanks. Let me know if this helps, and keep me updated if you repair the vehicle, I'm curious to know when you find, thanks. So ive got a 1983 toyota corolla, ive had my wheels balance and aligned, new tie rods, and just did the front wheels bearings and my stearing whe still shakes. The most common cause of vibration on acceleration is the inner CV joints. It's possible one of your calipers is sticking so that maybe be something to check, but keep in mind that the vibrations usually gets worse after driving for a while. I explain what a car detail should include, why you should get your vehicle detailed and when, and how much it should roughly cost. when i brake it shakes more i tested rotors on highway and definitely need to change. I recently had a suspension problem and i ended up changing my axel. Answer: If the car was shaking before you replaced all these parts, then it may be something you didn't replace like a bent rim, a leaking or blown out shock or strut, steering rack, etc. Could it be the wheel bearing even if there are no noise problems? first I recommend you have the tires balanced, it may not completely fix the vibration at 60+ but you should feel a difference. I have a 2001 Buick LeSabre I changed CV joint outer tie rod ends and wheel hub and bearing driver side still wobbles. When the CV joints have play or looseness, it can vibrate on acceleration. Did you ever run factory wheels? I recently had the wheels balanced, and brake callipers serviced, but problem still persists. Brought vehicle back to do it again, was told they did it right this time and said if the issue persists, that I should consider motor mount replacement. after 1 week it gives you hand massage,it shakes too much and botle or cup in cup holders are about to jump. It could be the tires have a defect in them. Have a check. ... yes, Alcantara, happy days – steering wheel. Car is only on 5k miles so it`s not normal and I think they rotated the tires but not balanced it properly. I recommend checking the tire balance first. I have a 1957 chevy truck with disc brakes.I had new tires and a alignment done at the same time.Now when I drive down the road at about 45 or 50 the steering wheel shakes when I have slighly turn at a curve.It did not do this before.I brought it back and the wheel and tire was hard to turn.I jacked it up and now it spins find.Any suggestions? When I got on the interstate, and I got up to 55 mph, the entire car shook, and I thought I was going to wreck. Sometimes tire stores will offer you lifetime tire balancing and rotation. Your thoughts would be appreciated, thanks! What is the tire condition and pressures at? Did you have this problem before the wheels? Learn the different signs of a bad alternator to make a faster diagnosis. Balancing a tire means making sure the weight of the tire-and-wheel unit is balanced all around the axle, with every section having equal weight. He said if there is no shaking of the steering wheel then no problem, but if there is I should bring the car back for rebalancing. I'm running out of options, can you help? I have a 2015 Chevy traverse. Goes away around 70. The wheel weights offset the heavy part of the tire, so the worse the heavy spot is in the tire, the more weight will be needed to correct the defect. Car is still shaking at higher speeds. Answer: If the tires have an aggressive tread and the balance is good, I would have to say that what you're feeling is normal for this type of tire. Eddie spent 35 years in the automotive business with Honda. He advised me to drive it fast and check there was no judder in the steering wheel because it took a lot of weights to balance the wheels and my wheels are not in great condition.I have driven through potholes etc so the wheels have taken a few knocks. It's possible the mating surface between the rotors and hub were not completely clean of debris and rust before installing the new rotors. hi ... im looking to buy a 2006 Hyundai Sante Fe Elite that has intermittent vibrations that seem to relate to the all wheel drive and the 4 wheel drive lock doesn't work ..any ideas on what problems/repairs i could be facing. Why did you replace the bearing, was it making noise? Answer: If your ride vibrates, the most common cause is a wheel being out of balance, but having two different size weights on different wheels is not the problem. Let me know, thanks. Let me know, thanks. I'm just wondering if you know what else it could be? If the tires are in good condition, you should have them balanced. What can it be? Needless to say I ran over it. The alignment and balance are fine. There is front end vibration at all speeds. Learn more about the 2012 Honda CR-V. Get 2012 Honda CR-V values, consumer reviews, safety ratings, and find cars for sale near you. It vibrates between 65 and 80. When I hit about 55mph there is serious shaking in the steering wheel and seats. I have a 2006 Honda Pilot. If a car’s tires need alignment, it may pull one way or the other instead of straight when you let go of the steering wheel, or the tires may wear unevenly (deeper on the inside than the outside or vice versa). They did not specifically mention checking the struts. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on December 15, 2019: I recommend you inspect the new axle with a side by side comparison with the old one, is the splined shaft too long? On looks alone, it's unforgettable, but if you're lucky enough to get behind the wheel, you're in for a memorable experience that's just been made even better thanks to a mid-life facelift. The mechanic will probably want to balance the tires again first, so if they balance them and then say you're all set, ask to road test it again with the mechanic so you can verify the vibration is gone. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on April 15, 2019: I would have to say it's either your tire or rim. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on July 24, 2019: Does it have OEM wheels? Answer: I always recommend an inspection of all suspension parts and tires first. Answer: Either the tires have a defect, or the mechanic didn't balance the tires properly. I have a 2006 mazda 3 and I experience intermittent vibration/shimmy of the steering wheel while at highway speeds. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on April 02, 2019: Is the engine skipping or misfiring? Very good review, @NarediAni7518. I recommend bringing it back to the shop that installed your tires and ask them to check the balance, you could also have a defective tire. Vang on August 31, 2019: Hello Phill, I have a 97 civic … Hi. If i reduce speed it lessons and disappears and will return if I regain speed. I’m assuming that I need a new wheel? Question: I just bought a car in 2008, and it's a 2008 Volkswagen Passat. Maybe call around to find one? When the temperatures outside drop below 30˚F, I recommend raising the tire pressure about 3 psi above where you would normally keep it. I recommend taking a look at the struts, inspect them for leaks and do a bounce test, if all is ok, inspect the from the end for any loose or worn ball joints or steering linkage. Do all your tires look good, no usual chopping? Now there's some play between the steering knuckle and the axle, I've taken it apart and reassembled four time to make sure I didn't forget anything. Your problems started when you replaced the factory wheels and tires with cheap aftermarket wheels, that's the common denominator, so I recommend sending the 20'' wheels back for a full refund and buy a good set of wheels, your problems will be solved. If it doesn't change, the problem is somewhere else. Tires 12000 miles on them. Hope this helps. If you've replaced the tire 3 times in 3 months then something is bent in the front suspension and needs to be corrected ASAP. This article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge. I had it looked at today and the mechanic told me it was a steering wheel damping coupler. I have a 2007 Honda Civic. when i left i tested on highway and it was still vibrating little bit. I also looked at the joints at each wheel and they seemed ok. I have a 2000 ford Taurus it's only got 85,000 miles on it and just recently the steering wheel started shaking while im driving or when i push the gas pedal what could be the issue? It is a 2016 Ford EcoSport. It's common to have a vibration after moving the tires without balancing them. A simple flip of diesel auto and petrol manual could have helped a bit at least by the Honda loyalists opting in. it looks like when i left shop balance is good and after few days without hitting a pothole car makes vibration and after balance probpem is solve for another few days. I recommend bringing it back to the tire garage and have them road test the car to feel the vibration and then figure out which tire/tires are causing the problem. Driveshafts will often have a vibration on acceleration. I’m desperate. Question: I took my 2018 Hyundai Accent in on Saturday. what can i do about it, it is easy for a normal people to fix it and how much money does it cost to fix it? The sound and vibration feels like when you drive fast over those rumble zones on the shoulder of a highway, or those speed control zones. Yes take it back and let them know if vibrates after the rotation, but you may have to pay for a balance because I don't think Toyota Care covers the balance. I have a slightly annoying vibration in my truck. In cold weather, tire pressures drop. Repeat. I recommend you have the tires balanced to see if the vibration changes. The Bullnose Mercedes is a real truck. You could slip under the truck and inspect the u-joints. Note I just got this car started and on the road after 6 years of sitting. Also when I got off the vehicle I could sense a burning smell. Sell. Question: My 2002 Chevy Silverado pickup truck starts to shake when I hit the gas, and I'm accelerating over 30 mph. Answer: I truly believe the problem is in the tires. What could be the problem? Thank you Eddie! I replaced the driver side axle on a 01taurus. I recently had the wheels balanced, and brake callipers serviced, but problem still persists. Question: I have a 2003 Nissan Maxima GLE with 138500 miles; I'm the original owner. It also feels like my driver's side wheel is about to come off at any moment.
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