Why does the car steering wheel shake or vibrate and how to avoid it?
Issues with a car’s steering system can increase the risk of accidents. Here is what to do if you are experiencing the issue.
To ensure the safety of any vehicle, special attention is required to ensure optimal steering, which controls the vehicle by turning the tires.
Neglecting the maintenance of a car’s steering system can lead to frequent breakdowns and increase the risk of accidents. The steering system, as it is the only component of the vehicle in contact with the ground, plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of the driver and passengers.
When driving at high speeds, a vibrating steering wheel can signal various problems that need to be addressed.
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If your car’s steering wheel is vibrating, it’s important to check for the cause and avoid driving until it’s fixed.
What are the reasons that make the steering wheel of the car shake or vibrate?
- Tires out of alignment: This is a common issue that can cause steering wheel vibration at any speed due to unevenly distributed weight in the wheels.
- Uninflated tires: When tires are underinflated or underinflated, they cannot roll smoothly, and this can cause vibrations.
- Damaged hubs: If the hubs (the parts that connect the wheels to the car’s chassis) are damaged, the steering wheel may vibrate.
- Misaligned brakes: If the brakes are misaligned, they cannot apply even pressure to the wheels and may cause vibrations.
- Bent driveshaft: Another reason the steering wheel may be vibrating could be the result of a bent driveshaft, the part that transfers power from the engine to the wheels.
- Damaged transmission: It may also be that the transmission, the part that changes the gears, is damaged.
How to prevent your car steering wheel from vibrating or shaking?
- Keep the tires aligned and balanced.
- Check the tire pressure regularly to ensure that they are at the level recommended by the car’s manufacturer.
- Inspect hubs and brakes frequently and repair them if damaged.
- Avoid driving over potholes and other uneven surfaces.
- Do not load the car with too much weight.