ok heres my problem ..when im stoped at a light/stop sign with the car in gear i feel the steering wheel vibrating slightly ..and when i put the car in neutral ..it goes away ..i did search and it seems the the motor mounts are going ...how do i tell if there going bad if i look myself before taking it to the dealer ..now that the steering wheel only vibrate slightly, would the dealer think im crazy if i bring the car in to have them look at it ??

its a 2008 tl with 53,000 miles on it

any opinions would be appreciated ..thanks

 

Anyone ??? I'm going to make a appointment for the dealer to check the car out this Wednesday .

 

Ok just dropped her off at the dealer ...they gave me a 4g tech for a loaner .. Waiting to hear back from the dealer ..

 

I'm curious to see what you find.

I have a similar problem on my 08 TL (33K miles). It feels like a bad motor mount and I've taken it in to the dealer twice already, but they keep telling me the mounts are fine.

I've noticed my vibrations only occur when the car is in Drive and the A/C is on.

I've looked at the mounts and I don't see any fluid around the mounts, but I did notice some oil stains on the lower control arm on the passenger side (which is right below the side mount).

 

I have had the same issue with my 05 TL, just bought and didnt notice vibration until my gas was aroung half on the gauge. My 2 rear rims were bent, so one replaced and one repaired, still vibration with new tires. Service Mgr tried to tell me it seems just the characteristic with the car. He drove 2 other cars in for maint. with them and they had the same issue which was worse for my case. But finally he replaced all 4 tires with a different brand and now the vibration gone. Weird but it worked, only had the vibration around 55-65 MPH, but I am pleased and the service MGR drove the car to me and had to admit that there was a difference. I told him he should probably notify the other owners they have a problem.
will update with brand and size of tire.