2001 Saturn Vibration from 40mph - 70mph

2001 SATURN
68,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SCHMIFTY00
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I've been getting a vibration in my car starting at speeds of approx. 40mph and progressively getting louder until about 70mph where it levels off.

Decelerating I notice the vibrations until I get below the 40mph where it clears up abit. When I shift to neutral it persists through that as well.

I have also noticed that when I make a slight turn to the right, such as on a bend in the freeway , the vibration disappears completely. Once I straighten out it returns.

I've had my tires balanced in an attempt to correct this without any change. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Dec 7, 2007 at 3:06 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Front strut ok? could be a ball joint or tie rod end letting one wheel move around at speed causing the vibration.Is it a steady noise/vibration or does it change on and off the gas? Sounds like when you turn the wheel a little it loads the suspension causing the play to go away and take the vibration with it. have a front end shop take a look at it, dont want something to break, causing a serious problem
Dec 8, 2007 at 7:50 AM
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[quote:4e6031e139="schmifty00"]Other Category problem
2001 Saturn 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 68000 miles
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I've been getting a vibration in my car starting at speeds of approx. 40mph and progressively getting louder until about 70mph where it levels off.

Decelerating I notice the vibrations until I get below the 40mph where it clears up abit. When I shift to neutral it persists through that as well.

I have also noticed that when I make a slight turn to the right, such as on a bend in the freeway , the vibration disappears completely. Once I straighten out it returns.

I've had my tires balanced in an attempt to correct this without any change. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks![/quote:4e6031e139]

I just went through the exact problem. I had a front wheel bearing going bad. I changed it and all is well now.
Jan 11, 2008 at 7:48 AM
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