I was driving my wifes car today(100+ miles) and I noticed the steering wheel isn't centered. It's not off by much but the "A" isn't straight and it bothers me. Car goes straight and doesn't seem to be out of alignment. It must have came from the factory this way. Where is quality control? (it's got uneven tailpipes also)

Should I tell the dealer to fix this or leave it alone until it does need an alignment? I'm not sure if pushing around on that stuff it worth it to fix my "straight A" problem.

I'm getting the tailpipes fixed at first oil change.

 

The steering wheel is sensitive to grooves in the road, you know... I wold be sure that you are driving on a glass smooth road, center the wheel and let go of it.. if the car's veers right or left, you need an alignment.
Ed

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Mine is like that as well. I asked the dealer about it and he said it was probably the grooves in the road. They didn't fix anything. Hope they are correct. I will ask again next time I go for servicing.

 

I have the same problem, the steering wheel is always off center and was like that since I bought the car. I complianted to the dealer and they adjusted for me. After a week later, it was off center again and I just left at that. It must be the bad quality control on Acura's part especially when they are assambled in the US.