Why is my car wobbling at low speeds?
If you feel a considerable amount of wobble at low speeds, we recommend you head immediately to a reputable wheel and tire shop. The most common cause will be a severely bent wheel. This is highly common if you live in an area with large potholes. A very common issue can also be a separated tire.
Why does my car feel like its wobbling?
The most common cause of vehicle wobbles in this speed range is a bent wheel or mildly out of round tire. Transmission and drive line issues can also show up in this range, but tires are the first thing to check. Again, transmission or drive lines can cause this, but the tires should be the first thing to have checked.
Why is my car wheel wobbling?
If your steering wheel is wobbling too much, it could be a sign that the wheel bearings, tie rod ends, or ball joints are damaged. To help a mechanic diagnose and resolve this problem, take note of when you’re experiencing the most shake while driving.
What can cause a Subaru Legacy to shake?
I have a 2009 Subaru Legacy automatic transmission. One of two things I think could be happening here. One of your wheels might have thrown a weight and become unbalanced. Second thing to check is to see if you have any ice buildup on the inside of the rim which would also have caused an imbalance.
Why does my Subaru Outback shake at low speed?
The transfer clutch, which is used in the 4-speed automatic, can fail in a binding condition. When this happens, the car will exhibit “torque bind” symptoms, which manifest as apparent hesitation, wheel hop or shaking when the car is going around a tight corner/turn at low speed.
Where does acceleration wobble occur in a car?
Vibration felt at the seat/butt area and not the steering wheel. Occurs most under load, when full of people, and during right turns. After 15-20 mph the car always drives smooth. The heavier the car, the more acceleration vibration. Symptom occurs only **after** the car engine/CVT are at operating temps.
What was the hesitation problem on my Subaru Outback?
My hesitation was due to my plug wire on #3 breaking apart after the last spark plug change (I pulled on the proper location of the wires to take the wires off). I changed them in the parking lot of the local Subaru dealership (when I was out of town!). Fixed.