02 1.8t Jetta Shaking at 50+mph
 

Ok well i bought a 02 Jetta used recently. It runs fine form 1-40mph in town but as soon as i hit the high way and reach anywhere from 40-60mph it shakes pretty bad. Car itself and steering wheel. Anyone have any idea what can be causing it to shake this bad?? I just got an alinement and balancing done, seems to help a little bit but it still shakes. Any advice is appreciated, thanks alot.

RE: 02 1.8t Jetta Shaking at 50+mph
 

well if you already got an alignment that was done properly, then the only thing i can think of is that the ball joints need to be repaired.

goodluck

RE: 02 1.8t Jetta Shaking at 50+mph
 

Ill check on that, hope that is it. Thanks

RE: 02 1.8t Jetta Shaking at 50+mph
 

Did i mention that it only shakes when i accelerate

RE: 02 1.8t Jetta Shaking at 50+mph
 

One of your rims may be bent. I had a similar problem. It was a bent rim. My car shaked at 30 and 70.

Good luck

RE: 02 1.8t Jetta Shaking at 50+mph
 

i driving with a bent rim before, its kinda feels like that but why it only when i accelerate and only at certain speed? tahts why i didnt think it was a bent rim.

RE: 02 1.8t Jetta Shaking at 50+mph
 

Similar prob with my 2000 VR6. ECS tuning just told me it's possibly cv joint, axle, front motor mount, or transmission mount. Good luck. Let me know what you come up with...
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RE: 02 1.8t Jetta Shaking at 50+mph
 

Does it have aftermarket wheels or factory? if it has aftermarket you might want to check to see if there arehubcentric rings on the inner hub of the wheel, just a thought.

RE: 02 1.8t Jetta Shaking at 50+mph
 

Hello everyone , I am having a simlliar problems. it shakes at low speeds and then it occasionally stales out after it shakes.. Its a VW jetta Diesel 1991 any ideas would help thank you ?

RE: 02 1.8t Jetta Shaking at 50+mph
 

Got the same problem with shaking. Just put on some aftermarket wheels, and it's got nothing to do with the wheels whatsoever. The hubcentric isn't a problem, and I just had an alignment done by a very reputable shop. It only shakes from around 65-85, and only when accelerating. Shop also checked out transmission and suspension and said that everything looks good. Any ideas?