2004 Honda Accord Honda Accord WOBBLE

STRUGGLA

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2004 HONDA ACCORD

Shakes or Wobbles problem
2004 Honda Accord 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 44K miles

Ok, Here is the deal.

About 2 weeks ago I noticed a problem that has developed in my Accord.

When I am driving and hit 20-35 mph zone the car wobbles. Its more noticeable from the passenger side. The car feels like a wheel is about to fall off. This wobble is pronounced while I am accelerating, just normal accelerating. As soon as I feel it, I let off the gas and it goes away, I get back on the gas and it resumes but really dissapates after it goes past 35 mph.

So, Basically its only doing it when I have my foot on the gas pedal accelerating.

I felt at first I had a slipped belt in a tire. I put new tires on it the other day and it still does it.

I have jacked up each corner of the vehicle and tried to see of there is any play in the wheels. There is no play, Its normal. I have had excellent luck with Hondas in the past.

This car only has 40K miles on it and I bought it brand new, It hasnt been abused or anything like that.

We have a couple Honda Specialist here in town so I am going to let one take a look.

My gut feeling is that it has something to do with a axle but I am not sure.

We checked the motor mounts and they were Ok also. Visual inspection on the lift whre I work revealed nothing out of the ordinary, nothing looked like it had been hit or damaged.

At first I thought this wobble was coming from the back but now I am not sure.

Any opinions would be appreciated. This is my 5th Honda and this is the first problem I have had with any I have owned in the past.

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STRUGGLA

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I got my problem fixed. One of the cv joints on the driver side was bad. We also had the fron brake disc resurfaced. It rides smooth now.

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Sunday, May 25th, 2008 AT 8:48 AM

KHLOW2008

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Hi there,

From what you described, I suspect it is the inboard driveshaft joint. Check for a torn boot or excessive side play of the joint. Lack of lubrication in the joint can also cause the problem.

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Monday, May 26th, 2008 AT 8:04 AM

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I too have a 2004 Honda Accord bought brand new. It has 57,000mi has worked flawlessly. I always take it in to get its regular checkups, fluids done. I know that this car is a good one.

About 3 weeks ago I noticed that when I accelerated to about 48 to 55 I got a wobble not bad but enough to make me take it in. Sure enough they told me that I needed a brake job. So I okayed it for 260.00 (parts and labor) resurfacing of the drums. Yes I know a little expensive this is at the dealership. I have always got it worked at Honda of McKinney, Texas. The tech then drove it and found the wobble is still there. Well they told me that I need new Inner CV joints both sides. So I okayed the work for another 744.00 (parts and labor). So now I am hoping that this will get it done. I am at 1000.00 just to get my car back in order. But it sure beats a 350.00 monthly payment on a new car.

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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 AT 8:10 PM

GMCRUZ

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Okay here it is just 5 days from getting it back from the shop and it was the CV joints that went bad on my Honda. With discounts I ended up paying 991.00 do get them fixed and the break job that I mentioned. Hope this helps someone else in their diagnosis.

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Monday, July 7th, 2008 AT 6:14 AM