If you’ve ever driven your Clermont Toyota and suddenly noticed that your hands are shaking by looking down and noticing, “oh wait, hey, that’s my steering wheel shaking?” you might be questioning what’s going on. We’re here at Toyota of Clermont to help you figure out why your steering wheel is shaking and how to diagnose it. 

What is your steering wheel? 

A steering wheel is a wheel that the driver holds when driving. It controls the vehicle’s direction and is part of a more extensive steering system. Its purpose is to manage the car effectively by providing stability with every turn. 

So what can cause your steering wheel to be shaking? 

Unbalanced tires 

Have you ever been on a pool floaty, and someone else jumps on, and suddenly, your half of the floaty is sinking into the water? This can be attributed to weight being distributed unevenly. The same thing can happen to your Clermont Toyota. Weight needs to be evenly distributed between all four tires. If you notice your steering wheel shaking after getting your tires changed or a tire rotation, the cause could be unbalanced wheels. You want to make sure to bring your car into our service center or another trusted tech to get it resolved. 

Wheel misalignment

If you recently slid past a pothole and felt your Clermont Toyota fall into the road a bit, this could’ve knocked your wheels out of alignment and be the reason your steering wheel is shaking. The position of your wheels needs to be in the same direction. If you’re interested in finding out if your wheels are misaligned, go ahead and look at your tire’s tread. The inside tread will be worn much more than the outside if it’s a wheel misalignment issue causing your Clermont Toyota’s steering wheel to shake. 

Damaged or worn wheel bearings

Is your steering wheel only shaking when you’re taking a turn? On top of that, you’re hearing weird noises whenever you accelerate? Ahh, then it might be time to seek care for some damaged or worn wheel bearings. Wheel bearings, over time, can become worn down from driving a lot, speed bumps, and anything that causes wear and tear. You can take your Clermont Toyota to our service center. 

Worn steering or suspension parts

It only makes sense that the cause of your steering wheel shaking could be coming from a part of the more extensive steering system. If you have any worn steering or loose components, it could cause the whole system to work inefficiently and lose its control and stability, which leads to your Clermont Toyota’s steering wheel shaking. First, check the visible parts of your system like your ball joints, tie rod ends, and bushings. Then, ensure the whole system is checked out; if not, it could lead to more damage later on. 

Brake problems

If you notice your steering wheel shaking as soon as you stop and press the brake pedal, the braking system could be at fault for your shaky steering wheel. A mechanical fault could cause this, brake disc run out, or severe disc overheating. Whatever it is, make sure to get it further looked at by a trusted technician. 

Take your car in to be serviced at Toyota of Clermont, so you no longer have to deal with your steering wheel shaking on the road!

We would love to help you answer any questions you may have. So give us a call at (352)404-7000. We’re located just off the Florida Turnpike at 16851 State Road 50 Clermont, FL, 34711.

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