2002 Toyota Corolla Vibration When Accelerating

85,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHANGURO
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I have a Toyota Corolla CE 2002 (automatic) with 85k miles. It vibrates and makes some noise when:
1. I make a right turn and accelerate simultaneously.
2. When I have 2 or more people in the car and I accelerate (regardless of speed).

It kind of feels like the wheel is hitting' the wheel well and causing it to sputter and vibrate when making a left but it does not explain that when 2 or more people are in the car.

It also kind of feels like the car is forcing itself at a higher gear (ex. trying to accelerate a vehicle, petal to the metal at 10 mph in 5th gear). I hit the gas to force it to a lower gear but the vibration is still present.

The "last" sensation it feels like is that the car is slipping from peeling out but I know that is not the case. it almost feels like a disconnect between the wheels and the engine/transmission.

I would have to say that I have experienced this more recently in the rainy cold weather.

Is this the transmission? Could this be the CV joint?

Any help would greatly be appreciated.
Jan 22, 2010 at 1:23 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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I would check CV joints and struts. Look for CV boot tears, strut leaks.

If you find nothing, get to garage ASAP, if trans problem, you want it repaired before it gets to point of replacement.
Jan 23, 2010 at 12:21 AM
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