For the past 300 miles (1659 total), I have been experiencing a very subtle (but annoying) steering wheel vibration. The vibrations are physically draining (hand fatigue) and leaves tingling 10 minutes after getting out of the car.
The vibrations are worse at 1200 rpms (in gear or not).
I've been back to the dealer three times for the following:
1. Driver's side tire balance (and Road Force Balance)
2. 4 Wheel Road Force Balance
3. Test drive today with service manager to isolate vibration. We test drove my car and another iM (CVT) and the SM couldn't replicate any "excess" vibrations. He admitted there is a constant vibration in the steering wheel at 1200rpm but said it was the same in both vehicles (characteristic of the iM). The other iM had 7 miles on it.
Here's the thing. There was no "excess" vibration in my steering wheel until about 300 miles ago. I bought the car new.
There is also a constant vibration in the steering wheel at all speeds--just worse at 1200rpm (CVT in Eco mode is approx 1200rpm around town--30-40mph which is most of my driving)
The vibration is making me nuts. I loved to drive this car. Now I dread it!
Have you experienced any noticeable engine/steering wheel vibrations, particularly around 1200 rpm?
The vibrations are worse at 1200 rpms (in gear or not).
I've been back to the dealer three times for the following:
1. Driver's side tire balance (and Road Force Balance)
2. 4 Wheel Road Force Balance
3. Test drive today with service manager to isolate vibration. We test drove my car and another iM (CVT) and the SM couldn't replicate any "excess" vibrations. He admitted there is a constant vibration in the steering wheel at 1200rpm but said it was the same in both vehicles (characteristic of the iM). The other iM had 7 miles on it.
Here's the thing. There was no "excess" vibration in my steering wheel until about 300 miles ago. I bought the car new.
There is also a constant vibration in the steering wheel at all speeds--just worse at 1200rpm (CVT in Eco mode is approx 1200rpm around town--30-40mph which is most of my driving)
The vibration is making me nuts. I loved to drive this car. Now I dread it!
Have you experienced any noticeable engine/steering wheel vibrations, particularly around 1200 rpm?