Symptoms of Faulty Suspension & Steering Systems

Symptoms of Faulty Suspension & Steering Systems

It is recommended that you visually inspect your steering and suspension systems.

Inspecting your steering & suspension systems requires a range of specific tools and specialist technical knowledge.

Some of the common symptoms of a faulty suspension &steering system are-

Nose dives, squats or rolls

When your car nose dives forward, squats backward or rolls from side-to-side when you move in different directions.

Bottom out

When your car doesn't have enough suspension to absorb the bump it is driving over and the tires hit the bottom of your car when the suspension is compressed.

Bouncing over bumps

When your car bounces repeatedly after driving over a bump in the road.

Bump steer

This happens when your car hits a bump and the wheels turn left or right without the driver turning the steering wheel.

Oversteer / Understeer

When the rear or front of your car loses traction when rounding a corner. This is worse when road surfaces are slippery.

Hard steering

Power steering doesn't seem to be working & it becomes more difficult to turn your steering wheel.

Car pulls to one side when driving

This is often only noticed when the problem becomes severe. When driving, you need to hold the steering wheel in place to keep your car going in the right direction.

Steering wheel jerks

While you don't notice any (or many) other problems, your steering wheel seems to jump or jerk at irregular intervals.

Steering wheel wobbles

Your steering wheel starts to wobble from side-to-side when you drive at a constant speed.

Noises when turning a corner

The only symptom you notice is a knocking, clunking and/or squeaking noise when you turn a corner.

Noises from the power steering unit

The only symptom you notice is a whining noise from the steering when you turn the wheel fully in one direction or the other.

One low corner

You notice one corner of your car is lower than the others when it is unloaded and parked on even ground.

What parts should you inspect?

Annual inspections of your steering and suspension systems should include:

Inspect your shocks for leaks, cracks or other damage.

Look for vehicle bounce, nose dives, squats or rolls.

Spin the tires manually to see if there is any wobble, imbalance or uneven wear.

Check for leakage from any of the steering components.

Ensure the tension in the power steering pump belt is correct.

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