How To Solve Lexus Steering Wheel Vibration

Let's face it, when you're driving down the road in your Lexus luxury automobile, one of the last things you want to feel is steering wheel vibration. Why? It points to a problem. Steering wheel vibration may be noticeable all of the time, or it may be most noticeable when accelerating, when braking, or between a certain mile-per-hour range. Example: You don't feel any vibration in the steering wheel while you're driving at 30 mph, but as soon as you hit 35 mph, your steering wheel starts to vibrate. It may even stop vibrating when you reach a certain mile-per-hour point. The fact remains, however, there is an issue that needs to be checked out and rectified.

Here, we are going to examine a handful of reasons why you may feel steering wheel vibration, and what should be done about it.

Problems with Your Suspension

Connecting your tires and car is a network of components working together that comprise the suspension system in your vehicle. This includes bushings, joints, springs/coils, shock absorbers, and more. Your vehicle's handling can be thrown off by a problem with one or more of these elements. A professional mechanic should perform an inspection on your vehicle's suspension system to see where the problem lies.

The Brake Caliper May Be Sticking

Though not particularly common, stuck brake calipers can cause steering wheel vibration. Handling trouble can result from seized (stuck or sticky) brake calipers. Rather than when you brake (as with warped rotors), you'll notice this while you're driving. As soon as possible, you should have a Lexus technician check and replace your caliper if necessary.

Your Tires May Not Be Balanced

At the same speed, all of your tires should rotate together if they are in balance. With seasonal changes, bad road conditions, rough driving conditions, etc., tires can become unbalanced. This impacts your axle and suspension that causes your steering wheel to vibrate. Tire balancing should take care of the problem.

Your Wheels May Be Out Of Alignment

Your tires should be aligned by the suspension system on your vehicle. Rough driving, road turbulence, etc., can throw off the alignment. Steering wheel vibrations or shaking can be caused by even slight misalignment. You simply need to get your vehicle realigned.

Your Brake Rotors May Be Warped

When you stop or slow your vehicle, you may notice steering wheel vibration. This could mean that, rather than the flat, smooth surface your brake rotor should have, it's become warped. Replacing your brake rotors should fix the problem. You might even be able to get them resurfaced, if you catch it early enough.

Ultimately, the "fix" for any of the above problems causing steering wheel vibration is to have your car checked by a certified Lexus technician. They can find the problem, fill you in on the cause of the vibration, and rectify the situation.

Rectify Steering Vibration As Soon As Possible! Contact Prestige Lexus

If you own a Lexus, hopefully, you have your vehicle preventively maintained on a regular basis. On occasion, however, problems can arise – including steering wheel vibration. While having a new set of tires balanced and mounted at Prestige Lexus could help the situation, there could be an underlying cause for the vibration. It's best to get the problem checked out by one of our Lexus certified technicians.

Need assistance? Call us at 877-929-9191 to speak to a representative. Or you can reach out to our service department to schedule an appointment. If you have any inquiries or require more information, please feel free to contact us.