Q: What is the cause of the vibration when driving?

asked by on October 26, 2016

My car vibrates so much as if the legs wants to pull off........when driving. I cant drive morethan 50mile per hour....else tbe shaking will increase.

My car has 155000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

Hello there, many faults will cause your 2008 Toyota Camry to vibrate when you drive. The most common are issues with the rims and tires, brake rotors, wheel bearings, power steering rack, or balljoints. A vibration this severe should be looked at immediately. A qualified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, will be able to diagnose your vibration while driving and make any repairs required to resolve this issue.

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