I have motor vibration on steering wheel too, sometimes, during acceleration, when turbo is running around 30%. I am fine with it.
Vibration from motor to wheel?
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Unfortunately, this isn’t really a refinement issue. I’m currently retired, and the vehicle I’ve been using for years is a Ford Transit Custom van — mainly to carry my trial motorbike, parts, and stuff to restore my old cars. Neither this van nor any of my small collection of classics (a 1991 Land Rover Discovery 1 and a 1963 Land Rover Series 2) have ever had this kind of problem.
Actually, I don’t remember any car I’ve owned or rented showing this sort of vibration. It feels kind of like the buzz you get from an electric drill when it’s running, but not as strong. It’s uncomfortable, and after about an hour of driving, my hands start to go numb.
Technically speaking, it’s a pretty high-frequency vibration — higher than what you’d get from tire imbalance — and it shows up as a twisting motion in the steering wheel. It’s like the wheel keeps turning slightly left and right, really fast.
My guess is that it’s some sort of resonance issue in the steering column or assembly, maybe caused by vibrations coming from the frame area where the steering box is mounted. But that’s just one of my theories.
Check with dealer to know what it is. Manufacture will cover all parts and labor. Dealer will be happy to warn that business
That may be the ‘almost’ self driving feature of Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.
I'm experiencing what I think is the same issue. Picked up the Land Cruiser last week - and noticed immediately. Noticeable vibration in steering wheel and floorboards when accelerating between 1500 and 2500 RPM a buzzing sensation. Vehicle speed doesn't matter, has nothing to do with tires, it's the engine speed and being under load that's causing the vibration (so engine or drivetrain?). There was a also a chatter vibration at certain times when vehicle was idling. I got under and checked the exhaust hangers (rubber donuts that suspend the exhaust) and all were intact and the exhaust seemed to move freely without touching anything (which would cause vibration). While under the vehicle noticed the heat shield on the fuel tank was kinda loose and chattered- pulled at the edge to bend slightly and chatter went away. Vibration on acceleration remains.
The engine sounds like a 10 year old Corolla. None of this is what I would expect from a 70K vehicle. The Land Cruiser we test drove did not have the vibration and the sound was not as noticeable. Dropped it back at the dealer yesterday and it's getting checked out now - will advise what they say, but I have a sinking feeling they will assert its normal or cannot be reproduced.
The engine sounds like a 10 year old Corolla. None of this is what I would expect from a 70K vehicle. The Land Cruiser we test drove did not have the vibration and the sound was not as noticeable. Dropped it back at the dealer yesterday and it's getting checked out now - will advise what they say, but I have a sinking feeling they will assert its normal or cannot be reproduced.
You might ask the dealer service department to check your fuel injectors...a faulty or clogged injector can give you the same symptoms you are describing.
I feel it too, in the steering wheel, floor, brake and gas pedals, and seat. What has helped me is putting some CLD (Constrained-layer damping) on the pedals and floor. It helps a bit when I put some on the intermediate steering shaft on the outside that connects the rack the steering wheel. I wonder if i can take off the plastic pieces that covers the steering column and put some in there.
This is a resonance vibration issue that they never figured out, it's also bad when the engine idles too. I had a 5th gen 4runner and it didn't have this issue.
This is a resonance vibration issue that they never figured out, it's also bad when the engine idles too. I had a 5th gen 4runner and it didn't have this issue.
Just curious OP did they request to keep it overnight or did you drop it off late in the day?
Brought it to dealer mid-day - they kept it overnight. My contact (Sales Manager) was out today, and no call from the service center.
Welcome to the asylum.
Mine vibrates a bit when lugging in low gear while the electric motor is helping significantly. Seems normal considering what is happening, but i dont have anything rattling or concerning occurring while this happens. If i watch the power meter display, the vibration coincides with significant traction battery deployment. Perhaps that's what you're noticing.
I’ve got the same thing. Drives me absolutely crazy.
I’ve proven it is drivetrain, somewhere. During the moment it is doing it, I’ve kicked it into neutral and it immediately goes away.
Adding more throttle makes the trans kick down and it goes away.
It’s a bit disappointing really.
I’ve proven it is drivetrain, somewhere. During the moment it is doing it, I’ve kicked it into neutral and it immediately goes away.
Adding more throttle makes the trans kick down and it goes away.
It’s a bit disappointing really.
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