Barbell

My "new" 2008 TL (32,000 miles) vibrates (noticeable via my seat and the steering wheel) noticeably while I drive. It feels like it comes from the transmission -- almost like a fine judder -- but I can't be sure it's not the front end alignment or wheels/tires. The dealer did swap out the wheels and tires from another TL that he had on the lot before I picked it up, and I did not test drive it after he did so.

Just got this last week with the Acura 150-point inspection and a wrap around warranty.

At 65+MPH the steering wheel vibrates horribly and unsafely. What a POS!

My '99 Jetta with 220K miles drives better than this.

Anyway, I'll take it back to this (idiot) dealer next week, but I would welcome any suggestions and/or advice.

Thanks for reading my whine.

DeathMetal

iTrader: (2)

After JUST going through a rash of this myself, you're going to need to be able to confirm ALL of the following:

TIRES = Even wear from inner to outer.
WHEELS = Verify they are in round, this can occur during balancing
WHEELS/TIRES = Verify they are balanced on a Roadhunter Machine to boot.
ALIGNMENT = In specification
BRAKES = Not warped
FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS = No cracks
AXLES = No clicking, whirring, or leaking grease
SUSPENSION = No blown components

After about a 2-month battle I'm once again smooth.

Barbell

Wow, thanks very much.

In your case was it all or just a portion of these issues?

DeathMetal

iTrader: (2)

Most, but not all. Keep in mind I'm at 120k, but the main driver was the tires and a bum axle.

Chip away at the easy ones (alignment, balance, control arm bushing inspection, wheels OOR) then move from there

If you have any other questions, LMK. I am too familiar with this issue to let it go to waste right now.