2009 Genesis 4.6 vibration test

[nyjetfan]

I'm requesting some help from other 2009 4.6 owners to perform a quick test to determine if the steering wheel vibrates while idling in drive and the AC on. My steering wheel vibrates and the dealer isn't sure if it's a problem with my car or if they are made that way. He's trying to find a similar vehicle he can compare to. To perform the test, 1) start the car 2) turn on the AC 3)put left hand on the steering wheel 4) place foot on brake and shift into drive with right hand. 5) check if you notice steering wheel vibration once shifting into drive 6) alternate from drive to neutral and take notice if vibration comes and goes. My steering wheel vibration is very noticable and can get quite annoying in stop and go traffic. Annoying enough that I find myself shifting to neutral when stopped in traffic to make the vibration stop. Thanks in advance

 

[Gunkk]

Mine does not.

If it did, I would have my dealer replace the PS rack and/or pump under warranty.

 

[TJPark01]

nothing at all. devoid of any NVH though the steering wheel.

 

[Matt Z]

nothing at all

 

[EXBMWGUY]

Nothing here

 

[dronthelake]

Nothing here. But we do complain as to how much effort it takes to turn the wheel as well as the effort required to hold the wheel in a turn. I do not like the electric power steering.

Honestly, it takes greater force to turn the Genesis wheel that my 2011 Doge Ram 1500 and our 2008 Peterbilt tractor.

 

[EXBMWGUY]

I do not like the electric power steering.

Actually the steering is both electric and hydraulic, like a very small number of cars. Most are either one or the other.

 

[blasterguam]

Nothing for me either.

 

[bmbutler]

My passenger seat vibrates and trying to decide whether or not to take in. When you push on it, it is solid. Driving - vibrates with the road.

 

[mikec]

My 2009 V8/Tech has a little buzz in the steering wheel while the engine idles with the transmission in Drive. It does lessen slightly when shifting into neutral. And it's slightly more apparent when the A/C is running. I'd describe it as a vibration/buzz in the whole steering column assembly though, not a rotational back-and-forth only movement of the steering wheel rim. I can only feel it - I can't see any motion. It's smaller than other slushbox equipped cars I've driven too which is why I've never considered it a problem on my car. I don't feel similar buzzing/vibrations in the dash panel or other places so it's not a whole-car buzzing.

mike c.

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[nyjetfan]

I took my car to a 2nd dealership to try and get the steering wheel vibration/buzzing fixed and was told it was a 'characteristic' of the car. Very disappointing.