What does it mean when your car shakes at 80mph?
A very common thing that could cause this is an out-of-balance wheel. The first thing I would do is have the wheels balanced. IF you let the wheel go and it continues to track straight then it is most likely not in need of a alignment. My first thought would be to look at your tires.
What causes axle vibration?
A damaged axle can cause suspension vibration, oftentimes fairly severe shaking. This shaking will usually get worse as your reach higher speeds, and it’s important to address axle issues as soon as possible. A related issue that can cause vibration is worn CV (constant velocity) joints.
Can a bad axle bearing cause vibration?
On the other hand, a failed wheel bearing can cause vibration issues at much slower speeds, only to grow worse as your vehicle picks up speed. Failing wheel bearings also often cause the affected wheel to wobble back and forth while moving.
What kind of vibration does a Toyota van make?
The van had 70,000 miles and was in excellent condition. Shortly after taking possession (and a road trip), I noticed between 30-35 and 45-50 mph (especially 1,300 to 1,400 rpm) there was a louder “droning noise,” as Toyota calls it. Along with this noise was a vibration that reverberated throughout the cabin and was felt in my seat.
Are there vibration issues in the Toyota Tacoma?
They report great success with this approach. The truth is the vibration issue goes all the way back to 2005 (maybe farther) when Toyota issued a Technical Service Bulletin to address the issue. They recently expanded the TSB for all 2005-2013 models with a drive line vibration.
Why does my Toyota Sienna have a vibration problem?
On a simple Google search I found a lot of Sienna owners who have gone through the same thing you experienced. Most of what dealers are finding is related to an engine vibration or the transmission of vibration through the body of the van via the exhaust system, causing some harmonics.
What’s the problem with my Toyota Tacoma drive shaft?
Owners like those on Toyota Tacoma forums like Tacomaworld.com say the issue is about angles and the two-piece drive shaft. There are many owners who have decided to address the issue on their own and work out their own fixes. One of the common fixes deals with inserting shims to change this angle.