Why does my steering wheel shakes when ever i hit over 65? (i drive a 2007 camry se, only 1 1/2 yr old, any ideas)
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I own a Toyota and have not had any problems. Take it to your local dealership and have it checked out.... To answer your question though... I have no clue.
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it could be the front wheel alignment but some cars just cant handle the speed but at 65 it shouldnt be shaking yet
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The most likely reason is that your wheels/tires have gone out of balance. However, you should have them inspected in case you have something like a bent rim or a tire with tread separation. If you have the tires rebalanced and rotated front-to-rear, I suspect the vibration will go away. If it doesn't, have your suspension inspected IMMEDIATELY. The vibration would be an indication of a serious and potentially dangerous problem (I think it's unlikely, but I needed to give that warning). Good luck.
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It could be out of alignment..I have had cars do that at certain speeds and that was usually the problem. Best thing is to have it checked out.
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That is EXTREMELY strange, I have a lot of faith in Toyotas. I would talk to the dealership that it's waranteed under. A possibility is that it needs an alignment. (No idea why so soon, though.)
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If your front tires are out of balance this will happen. Go to a tire dealer and have them checked out.
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Bad alignment would cause uneven wear - not the shakes. Most probably your tires need to be balanced.
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There are several things that could cause this. Your wheel alignment could be out - get your tracking and wheel balancing checked. Or it could be a problem with a power steering component. Or it could be things in your suspension called track-rods, or it could be the bushes. Other than that, it could be a bent alloy wheel. I'm not a mechanic, so my list isn't exhaustive, but as the car is so new I'd take it to the dealer and get all the above checked. Most of the above areas of work should be done under warranty, with little or no cost to you.
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I just went through this with my Camry - your front tires are out of balance. Your wheels would be out of alignment if the car was pulling to the left or the right. When the steering wheel starts shaking between 55 - 70 mph, your front tires need balancing. If the vibration was coming from the seats, the rear tires would need to be balanced. For more info, see http://www.familycar.com/CarCare/AlignmentBalance.htm
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Did you buy this new or used? If this car was wrecked this could be a major problem. You need to get it to a mechinic and have it put up on the rack. inspect the under carriage, It could be something as simple as a piece of wood or road junk which is lodged. Or it could be a warning that the tire might buckle under.
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Wow, You have the exact same problem that I have! I own a 2001 Toyota Corrolla. When I go 65 miles an hour or more, my steering wheel also shakes. I took it in to the Toyota dealer and told them about the problem. They ended up giving it an alignment and wheel balance. Guess what, it still vibrates. I better have the suspension and power steering component checked.
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most causes for steering wheel shimmy are dirrectly related to tire balance,you my have lost a wheel 'wieght' which would require the tires to be re-balanced.you should however make sure you don't have 'mud or some other road debri stuck to the inside or out side of the inner rim.simply scraping or powerwashing the contaminate off will restore your harmony and balance.often though you may have damaged a belt within the composition of the tire from either hitting a pot hole or a manufacters defect and the tire will have to be replaced...happy motoring!!
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This is a very old thread, but to add one more suggestion besides road damage: in the winter, ice buildup on the rims can cause the same shimmy/shaking.
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Most likely out of balance tires. A quick test for that is when it starts shaking make some rather quick short steers right and left. (be careful and keep under control) If the shaking stops or is less it is a balance problem. Check alignment as well because it is often a combination of both balance and alignment..
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have you looked for gremlins, out on the wing? (jus sayin)
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