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Re: Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the
by churchmusicguy
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Jan 31, 2007 (4:46 am)
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Replying to: redptc (Jan 30, 2007 5:48 pm)
Mine were Hankooks, too. If Kia is smart, they'll stop using them.
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Re: Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the [churchmusicguy]
by capecoralbill
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Jan 31, 2007 (5:19 am)
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Replying to: churchmusicguy (Jan 31, 2007 4:46 am)
I have a 2007 Entourage with 17" Micheleins, same problem, the dealer rebalanced them, they seem a lot better, almost perfect, but there is still some barely perceptable vibration at 70 - 75 mph, it could even be an engine or transmission, or even wind buffeting effect. But dont blame the Hankook tires, cause i had it on the micheliens.
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Re: Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the [churchmusicguy]
by azcamper
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Feb 25, 2007 (9:44 am)
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Replying to: churchmusicguy (Jan 30, 2007 3:57 pm)
I am also having a vibration problem on my new '06 LX Sedona at freeway speeds. Mine feels like it is one or both of the rear tires. I have had it in to the dealer twice and both times my service rep said they re-balanced the tires. He says they are in "perfect" balance now and they test drove it and is OK. I drove it 80 miles on the freeway yesterday and it is still bad. Back end vibrates so bad at certain speeds that the second row seats shake and the shoulder harness belts rattle against the sides. My tires are KUMHO. How did you convince your dealer to replace the tires?
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Re: Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the
by churchmusicguy
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Feb 25, 2007 (11:48 am)
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Replying to: azcamper (Feb 25, 2007 9:44 am)
I just kept taking it back until he got tired of seeing me, I guess. I would suggest you print out a few of these messages and take them with you. Show him that you're not the only person who is having the problem. My tires are HANKOOK, not KUMHO, although I'd guess they're both Korean, based on the names. I'm looking forward to having to replace them with some good ol' American rubber!
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Re: Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the [azcamper]
by rgochoa
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Feb 25, 2007 (1:17 pm)
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Replying to: azcamper (Feb 25, 2007 9:44 am)
I purchased a 2006 Sedona that had Michlein tires. We too had a vibration. Dealer rebalanced tires and now rides smooth as glass. Perhaps it is time to request a meeting with Kia rep regarding the replacement of the tires. I don't believe the dealership has the authority to do so unless the rep instructs him to do so.
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Re: Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the [rgochoa]
by volfy
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Feb 26, 2007 (7:27 am)
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Replying to: rgochoa (Feb 25, 2007 1:17 pm)
What speeds are you guys having the vibration problem? Mine are Michelin Energy LX4 and I don't feel anything under 80mph. Van is still new so I try to keep it under 75mph.
I did some reseach on the Energy LX4 before I took delivery and the reviews weren't all that bad. If they were, I would've driven from the dealership directly to a tire shop. I've done that before with a brand new Nissan Frontier and got the OEMs replaced with a set of performance tires for $150 or so. The tire dealer was happy to take the OEM tires in on trade, because they still had the "hairs" on them, so he could sell them as new tires.
Anyhow, 235/60R17 is not a very common size. Tirerack.com only shows 5 other tires in this size, none of which looked any better than the Michelin Energy LX4, so I guess I'm gonna stay with them.
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Re: Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the [volfy]
by azcamper
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Feb 26, 2007 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: volfy (Feb 26, 2007 7:27 am)
I start having the vibration at about 60 mph and it gets a little better or worse as I increase the speed. It is real bad at 75 mph and not quite as bad at 78. Something else I have noticed, is the problem is worse after I have been driving for awhile, so may be the bad tire/s heat up and get worse.
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Re: Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the [azcamper]
by azcamper
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Mar 02, 2007 (9:43 am)
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Replying to: azcamper (Feb 26, 2007 8:04 am)
After leaving several messages on my service advisor's voice mail with no replies concerning this problem, I contacted KIA customer relations who put me in contact with the dealership service manager. He scheduled me another appointment and took the vehicle to a local tire shop that has better equipment for balancing tires. They did a road force test and determined that two of the wheel/tires were out of spec. The worst of which was the left rear which is the one I suspected to be causing the vibration. They did a "phase match" on all the wheels/tires which brought the readings all within the specification. I test drove it yesterday and it was much improved. I plan a long road trip next week, which should determine if the problem is resolved to my satisfaction.
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Re: Steering wheel vibration at highway speeds- what's the problem and the [azcamper]
by capecoralbill
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Apr 19, 2007 (2:37 am)
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Replying to: azcamper (Mar 02, 2007 9:43 am)
I had the dealer rebalance it, the 75 mph vibration seems to have gone away. However, I now have a new problem. At low speeds, pretty much as soon as the car starts moving, it feels rough,lumpy or lurchy, enough to be annoying. It smooths out at higher speeds and after warmed up I don't feel it at lower speeds then either.
Your right about the dealer being unresponsive or in denial, and he is too far away to make it convenient to keep going in for such a minor, but still annoying problem, this is not how a BRAND NEW WORLD CLASS vehicle should act. Too bad Hyundai may loose its hard built improved reputation over tire, wheel or drivetrain vibration. And yes, my dealer calls me after each service to instruct me to leave excellent ratings when the factory surveys me, but often I dont get the factory survey. I have 17" alloy factory wheels with Michelin tires, my Hyundai Entourage's van build date is June 14 2006.
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2006 Kia Sedona steering wheel vibration
by dougv
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Apr 27, 2007 (1:33 pm)
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Greetings Guys and Girls,
I'd like(!) to join your club. Got a 2006 Sedona LX 2 months ago and have gone through all of your trials. Front end shakes the steering wheel violently at between 75 and 80 mph. Did a rebalance, a force balance, a front end alignment and swapped tires with another good Sedona. Nothing changed. Luv the car, great price and all and driving comfort. Has everyone who posted these wheel problems had them fixed? or what? The dealer thinks he knows the problem. Thinks its the speed controller computer. A Kia engineer is suppose to come to see with his own eyes next week. Can't believe that with all the complaints that I have read here plus many others of course from drivers that don't do the web that Kia does not know what the problem is. Dealer has told me that if all else fails he will give me a new van. With all the Sedonas sold the probablility of me getting two of these in a row seems very remote. I promise if I find out the solution that I will post the cure to this web site!
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