Problem With The Car Balance

[termitis]

Hello from Cyprus

I have a 2009 D4D Yaris with 12000KM on the clock.

I have this problem.

When the car is parked in a straight line its seems the the car bends on the right.

When i drive the car i get this feeling also that the car is more heavy on the right and bends on the right.

I also get this feeling on corners. when i turn on the right the car feels ok, but when i turn on left i get the feeling that the car rolls a lot.

Has anyone this same problem?? is it a problem?? what do you think???

I hope you understand my english

PS. i get this feeling from the very first day.

[Vitz_man]

My god that is alot of miles for a brand new car!!!

Could be a broken suspension unit? Either that or your tyres are badly under-inflated on the right side only, although theres no reason why that would be the case...:S Have you had it checked out by a toyota specialist/dealer?

[stantheman1]

It sounds as if there is a problem with your car, I would take it back to the dealer and show him the problem, if they can't find anything wrong then insist on a test drive on another yaris, so that you can prove one way or another if there is a fault or not.

I am assuming you purchased the car from new and not one that has been involved in an accident and then repaired(badly).

Let us know how you get on.

[stantheman1]

My god that is alot of miles for a brand new car!!!

Could be a broken suspension unit? Either that or your tyres are badly under-inflated on the right side only, although theres no reason why that would be the case...:S Have you had it checked out by a toyota specialist/dealer?

12000KM is approx 7000 Miles.

[termitis]

My god that is alot of miles for a brand new car!!!

Could be a broken suspension unit? Either that or your tyres are badly under-inflated on the right side only, although theres no reason why that would be the case...:S Have you had it checked out by a toyota specialist/dealer?

thats why i bought a diesel :D

my tyres are not under inflated. i check them once a week..

i havent check them by a toyota specialist but on a quick phone i had with them about this issue they told its due the heavy engine and because the engine is not installed exactly in the middle of the car but its a little on the right :o

also they told me that my springs are made for europe customers who sit in the left on the car.

that was said by a toyota specialist. not an authorised one though

[termitis]

It sounds as if there is a problem with your car, I would take it back to the dealer and show him the problem, if they can't find anything wrong then insist on a test drive on another yaris, so that you can prove one way or another if there is a fault or not.

I am assuming you purchased the car from new and not one that has been involved in an accident and then repaired(badly).

Let us know how you get on.

yes my car was purchased from new

[Kcs]

It could just be a case of the front wheels are out of line with the back, the car might be dog legging !

this is when the front wheels are not following the rear thrust line set at the factory, easily put right with

wheel alignment. or a dodgy shock !

Fingers crossed !

Kcs

[Shappers]

My god that is alot of miles for a brand new car!!!

Could be a broken suspension unit? Either that or your tyres are badly under-inflated on the right side only, although theres no reason why that would be the case...:S Have you had it checked out by a toyota specialist/dealer?

i havent check them by a toyota specialist but on a quick phone i had with them about this issue they told its due the heavy engine and because the engine is not installed exactly in the middle of the car but its a little on the right :o

also they told me that my springs are made for europe customers who sit in the left on the car.

that was said by a toyota specialist. not an authorised one though

[Vitz_man]

My god that is alot of miles for a brand new car!!!

Could be a broken suspension unit? Either that or your tyres are badly under-inflated on the right side only, although theres no reason why that would be the case...:S Have you had it checked out by a toyota specialist/dealer?

12000KM is approx 7000 Miles.

Appologies, read that as 120k km! :P

[stantheman1]

My god that is alot of miles for a brand new car!!!

Could be a broken suspension unit? Either that or your tyres are badly under-inflated on the right side only, although theres no reason why that would be the case...:S Have you had it checked out by a toyota specialist/dealer?

12000KM is approx 7000 Miles.

Appologies, read that as 120k km! :P

I thought you must have, I must admit it did look like 120k when i first looked.

[termitis]

It could just be a case of the front wheels are out of line with the back, the car might be dog legging !

this is when the front wheels are not following the rear thrust line set at the factory, easily put right with

wheel alignment. or a dodgy shock !

Fingers crossed !

Kcs

i will do. but isnt that weird from a brand new car? to need a wheel aligment from new????

BTW what is a dodgy shock???

[Kcs]

Hi, the front strut has a shock absorber and spring all in the one component,

it sounds more like you have a faulty shock or spring than wheel alignment problem !

get a tape rule or ruler, and with the car on level ground, measure from top of front

tyre to underside of wheel arch, check left & right, then compare measurments, also

have a look at the strut for any oil leaks and inspect the spring for cracks or breaks,

if unshore, take the vehicle to a dealer for inspection, if your car is new then it will be

under warranty still. keep us posted !

It could just be a case of the front wheels are out of line with the back, the car might be dog legging !

this is when the front wheels are not following the rear thrust line set at the factory, easily put right with

wheel alignment. or a dodgy shock !

Fingers crossed !

Kcs

i will do. but isnt that weird from a brand new car? to need a wheel aligment from new????

BTW what is a dodgy shock???

[termitis]

Hi, the front strut has a shock absorber and spring all in the one component,

it sounds more like you have a faulty shock or spring than wheel alignment problem !

get a tape rule or ruler, and with the car on level ground, measure from top of front

tyre to underside of wheel arch, check left & right, then compare measurments, also

have a look at the strut for any oil leaks and inspect the spring for cracks or breaks,

if unshore, take the vehicle to a dealer for inspection, if your car is new then it will be

under warranty still. keep us posted !

It could just be a case of the front wheels are out of line with the back, the car might be dog legging !

this is when the front wheels are not following the rear thrust line set at the factory, easily put right with

wheel alignment. or a dodgy shock !

Fingers crossed !

Kcs

i will do. but isnt that weird from a brand new car? to need a wheel aligment from new????

BTW what is a dodgy shock???

thanks all of you

you have been very helpful

when i take my car for the 15000 KM service i will report it and i will keep you informed