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#1 of 117 Steering wheel "thump" by shoopla Aug 22, 2007 (11:46 am)
About 3 days ago, I noticed that when I turn the wheel about a 1/4 turn, I can feel and hear a "thump" coming from the steering wheel. It definitely feels like something in the steering column, and seems to do it at consistent intervals within the steering range. Almost like a cable getting caught on something for a split second, and then releasing. Doesn't hamper the steering, just rather annoying now that I know it's there. Wanted to know if anyone else has this issue. Replies to this message: janet07 (Aug 22, 2007 2:17 pm) shoopla (Aug 23, 2007 8:49 am) busta4 (Sep 21, 2007 7:24 pm)
#2 of 117 Re: Steering wheel "thump" [shoopla] by janet07 Aug 22, 2007 (2:17 pm)
Replying to: shoopla (Aug 22, 2007 11:46 am) I just came back from a test drive and noticed the same problem...turns out that the first 2 months of production for the 07's produced this problem in the ball bearings... the dealers are now aware and will replace them within your warranty. Make sure they have the parts in. good luck! Replies to this message: shoopla (Aug 23, 2007 8:49 am) busta4 (Sep 21, 2007 7:24 pm)
#3 of 117 Re: Steering wheel "thump" [janet07] by shoopla Aug 23, 2007 (8:49 am)
Replying to: janet07 (Aug 22, 2007 2:17 pm) Should have been clearer..This is not the bearing "clunk" (technical term)that has been disucssed on here for the past 8 months. I had that fixed shortly after purchasing my Outlander back in January. This is definitely something in the steering wheel area, a constant clicking noise which you can also feel at lower speeds (under 25). Still under warranty, so I'll take it to the dealer on Monday. After 20k miles, it needs a checkup anyway. Replies to this message: busta4 (Sep 21, 2007 7:24 pm)
#4 of 117 Re: Steering wheel "thump" [shoopla] by busta4 Sep 21, 2007 (7:24 pm)
Replying to: shoopla (Aug 23, 2007 8:49 am) I just started having the exact same problem with my steering wheel. a noticeable clicking noise when i turn the wheal. I have 7500 miles on mine. my radio reception is horrible and the cheap plastic interior scratches just looking at it. I like the car I just wonder if it will hold up over time. Could you let me know what the dealer said if you had the issue looked at? Thank you
#7 of 117 Harsh suspension - new Outlander XLS 4WD by budh Apr 07, 2007 (7:08 pm)
I've had my new 2007 Outlander XLS 4WD for about 24 hours. I test drove an LS model before deciding on the purchase, and took the XLS I bought on a 15 mile test drive just before signing the paperwork.   But on the way home from the dealer, when driving over some back roads with some imperfections, I drove over some repaired concrete road areas and when driving over the raised areas of repair, there seemed to be almost no shock absorption at all! It was very, VERY jarring, and very unexpected. Somehow, my 15 mile test drive early just didn't go over any imperfections of this type, and I never noticed an issue in the LS model I test drove the previous week.   I have recently owned a Toyota Highlander and Toyota Matrix and have test driven a Lexus RX350. I know those are "cushy feel" suspensions. But I also have test driven the Acura RDX, Maxda CX-7, and the Outlander and know those have a "sport suspension", are "more taut" and "more firm", and therefore going over imperfections will be clearly more noticed and more jarring.   But this was just TOO severe -- it was clearly far beyond anything I experienced in the Acura RDX test drive and Mazda CX-7 test drive which went over some imperfect roads.   And yes -- the tire pressure was checked and is 30 psi for all four tires.   Has anyone found the new Outlander to have a bit too harsh of a suspension? Is there anything that can be done to soften it slightly?   Bud H
#8 of 117 Adjustable shocks? by budh Apr 07, 2007 (9:21 pm)
Can any part of the suspension described below be adjusted?   Suspension       * Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs, Shock Absorbers and Sport Ride Type     * Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs, Shock Absorbers and Sport Ride Type     * 20-mm Rear Stabilizer Bar
#9 of 117 Tough Luck!! by growwise Apr 08, 2007 (5:07 am)
XLS has sport suspension and is not going to soften even when the odo rolls way past 100k. Sport suspensions typically break and become even more harsher as they age. I know full well from my previous car ownership.   You can blame these "taut" suspensions on autorags and sites such as edmunds themselves. They keep harping on makers to make these crazy tuner suspensions. Toyota is by far the only maker who seemed to resist. Well even Buick succumbed a little.   My only regret in my XLS is that I didnt do enough homework. Sometimes, the suspension gives me "Should've bought that camry" feeling Replies to this message: jowett (Apr 08, 2007 8:13 am) josh_raben1971 (Apr 08, 2007 8:26 am) troy5521 (Dec 14, 2008 4:46 pm) and 1 more...
#10 of 117 Re: Tough Luck!! [growwise] by jowett Apr 08, 2007 (8:13 am)
Replying to: growwise (Apr 08, 2007 5:07 am) Are you saying that the XLS has a different suspension than the LS? I thought the only difference was the tire size. Replies to this message: josh_raben1971 (Apr 08, 2007 8:26 am) troy5521 (Dec 14, 2008 4:46 pm) mislovic (Dec 21, 2008 3:42 pm)

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