Comments on: 5 Symptoms of a Bad Motor Mount (and Replacement Cost)

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:41:53 +0000

In reply to BRODY KEEL. No, that sounds like a failing axle. If they punctured the boot and immediately replaced the boot, while ensuring the correct amount of grease was in there, all would be well…but it sounds to me, given the timing and sudden steering issues, that they failed to address the axle boot.

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:36:58 +0000

In reply to Lexa.

I would check to make sure the alignment shop tightened down all the eccentric bolts and tie rods. It sounds like something was overlooked during the alignment process.

Can’t say if it’s safe for sure, so use your best judgment there. I’d get it checked out by the original shop ASAP.

By: Lexa

Lexa — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:08:29 +0000

Just got brand new tires and an alignment and now I have noticed that if I accelerate quickly a vibrating noise is coming from the front end, it sounds like from the engine area. I have a 2008 Honda Civic hybrid. Could this be the engine mount is off and it’s more noticeable since the rest of the car is now aligned properly? It doesn’t vibrate if I accelerate slowly, only if I press the gas decently hard to accelerate quickly. I don’t notice any noise when braking either and I never noticed this noise prior to the new tires and alignment. It doesn’t seem to be coming from any of my tires, it’s coming from the front end under the hood. I’m worried to keep driving the car, it seems fine other than the slight noise it makes but I don’t want to damage anything further if there’s an issue. Should it be safe to drive if I’m slow and careful? I just started a new job today and I don’t know how soon the shop can get me in with my new work schedule.

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:43:10 +0000

In reply to Sharon. Could be a motor mount. That was my first thought when I read the symptoms. It'd be best to get the car checked out when you can.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:03:55 +0000

My 2001 Toyota Camry has a noticeable vibration when in park. It increases when the AC is on and in park. Once I put it in drive and start driving, I’m not sure if it goes away or I’m just not able to feel. I can feel it while idling at stop sign/light. Does that sound like motor mounts and should I drive it in this condition for long? I’ve changed the intake valves.

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 31 May 2022 15:33:15 +0000

In reply to Clint. It could be, but I would actually check the wheels and suspension first. Make sure you don't have a bad ball joint, a loose axle nut, or something like that.

By: Clint

Clint — Fri, 27 May 2022 16:56:57 +0000

Have a 2004 Toyota Camry, with the 24 valve V6. When turning to go around a curve or turn on to another roadway there’s a vibration that begins while turning in the right side. Once you complete turn vibration goes away, it does not happen when you make a left-hand turn, could this be a motor or transmission mount allowing extra vibration to transfer to the front passenger tire,

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 23:43:59 +0000

In reply to BRODY KEEL. I don't know. I would take it back to the shop, as it's possible they made a mistake when they replaced the control arm or axle.

By: BRODY KEEL

BRODY KEEL — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:16:18 +0000

We have a 2016 Subaru Forester. Was recently taken in to replace a ball joint control arm. While there they punctured the boot on the axle and had to replace that as well. Ever since then our car has vibrated, only when accelerating and will pull to the left also only while accelerating. Ive been researching and it sounds like an engine or transmission mount issue since its only when accelerating. First, does this sound correct? Second could this have been damaged while they replaced the control arm and/or front axle? Thank you!

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 04:08:58 +0000

In reply to Libby. Not knowing the exact vehicle or problem I can't say for sure, but if it's just a loose or noisy motor mount I wouldn't sweat it. Once the issue is addressed, I wouldn't expect there to be any further damage.