1991 Honda Accord Virbates at Higher Speeds?

Question

Hey,

My Hond has generally been reliable, but lately after the blizzard came through, the steering wheel vibrates when I reach higher speeds on the interstate. It starts around 50-60mph and when I'm driving near 70 its horribly noticable. The steering seems to be very responsive still, but I'm concerned. It vibrates my body so much its making my stomach feel bad after driving for 20min or so. I've tried to clean the snow out from the wheel well and such, but its still below freezing. I cleaned it out really well at a car wash already, and seemed to have little effect. I have no had any traumatic incidents in the snow to have caused this. The steering has had issues of being a bit stiff when I first started the car during good weather, though, but would loosen up quickly. Any help would be appreciated!!

Answer 1

you're alignment is off

Answer 2

I have a 1988 honda accord and i had the same problem. the Steering wheel used to vibrate at higher speeds around 60mph and above. The culprit was the inner CV joint which is on the transmission and it was bad. I pulled it apart, rebuilt it (i am mechanically inclined and built this car myself). And after that, there was no problem of vibration at higher speeds.

Usually the Alignment problem will be noticeable at lower speeds and continue on to higher speeds.

Answer 3

I would take it easy on the higher speeds until it thaws. There may be snow packed into the wheels. You could have thrown or moved a wheel weight in deep snow and ice. Shaking that comes from the steering wheel of course is the front wheels. Shaking that you feel through the car seat is coming from the rear wheels.

Answer 4

Sounds like a possible split belt. I also remember in the old days nylon and durlon tires thumped thumped thumped when cold. But today's tires really don't unless the split a belt. take the car in to have them check that since any vibrations is unsafe. It could also be a ball joint ready to fall out. if it does your damages will be considerable more serious when it falls to the ground and wheel winds up damaging your fender well. Tie rod ends can also make that happen too. They break then you have no control what-so-ever. Don't wait for us to read your obituary to get it fixed.

Answer 5

My 1988 Accord has been doing the same thing since I got it, even with brand new tires. Nothing is wrong with it, and it still runs very well, so I haven't worried about it. Of course, I live in Las Vegas, where we rarely get bad weather like that, but I don't think that would make a difference.

Answer 6

it is definitely the alignment my 95 cavalier used to do the same thing, it would shake you to death and the steering wheel moves from left to right the whole time. It will also wear you out to drive it like that for long distances.

Answer 7

First thing I would check is your tires. Even if you have lots of tread, a belt inside one of the tires could go bad and cause the problems you are experiencing. During a rotate and balance to check this, if one of your rims is bad they will catch it. If all this checks out, go ahead and get an alignment and see if that fixes it.

Answer 8

Take it to a garage to get a free estimate, The heat from the garage should warm it up enough to melt the snow and ice build up maybe fixing the problem. If your really concerned you should get the advice from a mechanic.

Answer 9

I think the first answer probably was right - warped rotor. It may be possible to have the rotor turned at a brake shop or machine shop to solve the problem, but really rotors are cheap so replace them is likely both better and simpler anyway.

Answer 10

Maybe see if it is your tires or alignment causing the vibration.

Answer 11

did you lose some tire balances...sounds like the wheels are not balanced