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Chuckalicious

Member Since: 23 May 2014
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 1796

Steering Oddity

Looking for your thoughts on this one.

My 2011MY GS has always had what I assume it called steering feedback, in that you get a rough idea of the road surface underneath through the feeling I'm the steering wheel.

However, last couple of times I've driven it, it has felt a bit odd. At points, when I'm driving over only very slightly uneven tarmac, at random points it feels like the the steering has been pulled in one direction, or as if one wheel was a bit slippy or it had a flat (checked pressures and all fine).

What could this be? Moving home in just over 2 weeks and really cannot be doing with taking it in to the dealers right now, so any thoughts appreciated. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

21st Jul 2015 9:59 pm

Mikey

Member Since: 07 Jun 2008
Location: Dundee
Posts: 785

2012 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Baltic Blue

How worn are the tyres?

22nd Jul 2015 3:32 pm

Chuckalicious

Member Since: 23 May 2014
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 1796

All about 5mm or so. All look even. Was fine at service and MOT. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

22nd Jul 2015 3:35 pm

Stuartc

Member Since: 01 Dec 2014
Location: Perth, Australia
Posts: 2292

2015 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Aintree Green

Have tyres been rotated? Service? MY15
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Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
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4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

22nd Jul 2015 4:00 pm

Chuckalicious

Member Since: 23 May 2014
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 1796

Tyres haven't been rotated no. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

22nd Jul 2015 4:02 pm

Stuartc

Member Since: 01 Dec 2014
Location: Perth, Australia
Posts: 2292

As long as your 100% sure as the phenomenon your describing is symptomatic of tyres that are reasonably worn and have been moved from their original axle position.
Tyres develop unique tread wear patterns, particularly on AWD drivetrains and shifting tyres around can create noise and handling irregularities. MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

22nd Jul 2015 4:08 pm

Chuckalicious

Member Since: 23 May 2014
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 1796

I had my rear pads replaced a few months ago and if they did rotate the wheels, they didn't mention it. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

22nd Jul 2015 4:12 pm

Stuartc

Member Since: 01 Dec 2014
Location: Perth, Australia
Posts: 2292

Is that when you noticed it?
As I've said elsewhere, I always mark my tyres/rims before going in for a service.
Get a 4 wheel wheel alignment and see if the geometry is correct!
But if it feels like it's following the camber or irregularities in the road it sounds like the tyres have been rotated or you've been running with incorrect wheel geometry for a while and now the tyres have developed an unusual wear which is causing this phenomenon. MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

22nd Jul 2015 4:16 pm

Chuckalicious

Member Since: 23 May 2014
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 1796

No, I've only noticed it in the last few days. I actually had the alignment checked and corrected when it was icy back at the start of the year as I slipped and bumped a kerb.

It also isn't all the time, it is very random which is what I don't understand. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

22nd Jul 2015 4:23 pm

iain cooper

Member Since: 27 Aug 2007
Location: north of Glasgow
Posts: 1989

2009 Freelander 2 TD4_e HSE Manual Lago Grey

yes sounds like your alignment is out, have it checked.

Iain

22nd Jul 2015 4:34 pm

Stuartc

Member Since: 01 Dec 2014
Location: Perth, Australia
Posts: 2292

Can only suggest another wheel alignment and inspection for any damage which could be causing this.
Failing this the Terrain Response System does have an affect on the steering so may be worth investigating be my only other suggestion. MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

22nd Jul 2015 4:34 pm

Chuckalicious

Member Since: 23 May 2014
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 1796

OK, I'll try and get a chance to get the alignment checked - should be less hassle than taking it to the dealers. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

22nd Jul 2015 4:35 pm

kris-p

Member Since: 12 Nov 2015
Location: VIC
Posts: 120

2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Fuji White

Chuckalicious - Have you ever sorted this problem? I am having it too, and my mechanic told me that both Left and Right Lower Control Arms will need replacing soon. Thanks

3rd Oct 2017 10:33 am

Chuckalicious

Member Since: 23 May 2014
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 1796

Can't say I've noticed to be honest. It never got any worse and if it is still doing it, I don't notice it.

Wheels have been changed for winters and back so possible tyre rotation sorted it.

Sorry I can be of more help. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

3rd Oct 2017 10:57 am

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