SUV - Shudders for few minutes in winter

kunalap wrote: ↑ hi there.
i have a 2007 santa fe. its closing in on 200k now.
it has a problem only in winter and i have talked to two mechanics i go to and they said they need me to keep the car overnight - which i cant. so im hoping someone here can shed some light.

only in winters, if temp is below 0, my car has this shuddering/vibration and it feels like it is coming from the drivers side wheel.

it is there for 5-10mins and then disappears. sometimes longer.
when going downhill, if i don't accelerate - no shuddering. it kicks in only when i push the gas down - even a little. or even more when im going uphill.

no sounds etc. just shuddering. and i dont think its ice in wheel wells.
any clues? ball joints etc have been checked.

cheers.

engineered wrote: ↑ OP, is you're car FWD or AWD?

Scote64 wrote: ↑ If you mean this happens only in motion, and it's not engine vibration, then it's probably a worn rubber bushing in the suspension, like the control arm bushings as @engineered suggested. Another possibility is that some vehicles have a vibration-absorbing rubber connector in the driveshaft called a "giubo" that can cause the type of vibration you describe as it wears out.

kunalap wrote: ↑ if its bushing or something similar - it doesnt explain why the shuddering disappears after few minutes - sometimes 5 minutes other times 20 minutes.
Additionally, the shuddering happens only when i press on the gas pedal. if i am just rolling down hill - nothing.

vkizzle wrote: ↑ Probably the tranny...

motomondo wrote: ↑ It could be. I also think it is probable. OP, did you recently change the transmission fluid? Or has it ever been replaced?

Seems to be 100% temperature related. As the car warms up, the symptom is gone.

When you accelerate, there's "load" on the drivetrain, going downhill there is no load - so to speak

kunalap wrote: ↑ if its bushing or something similar - it doesnt explain why the shuddering disappears after few minutes - sometimes 5 minutes other times 20 minutes.
Additionally, the shuddering happens only when i press on the gas pedal. if i am just rolling down hill - nothing.

kunalap wrote: ↑ thanks all who replied.
so for now, here is a summary of what i have for the mechanic when i meet him next:

1.worn rubber bushing in suspension/control arm/CV joint
2.rubber connector in the driveshaft (giubo)
3.transmission fluid - i never did anything with this in the last 80k-100k kms that i have had this car.

i am quoted 150 for replacing transmission fluid, so i think i will start there.
maybe he can check the bushings also at the same time (im guessing this is where mechanics level of knowledge might play a part)

Anikiri wrote: ↑ I advise against dropping anywhere near >$500 on a 13 year old Hyundai.

alanbrenton wrote: ↑ I was surprised a friend got fed up with his 2010 Hyundai SUV and traded it in for $500 last year (2016 RAV4H). I was appalled because I'd rather drive my 11 Accord to the ground that sell it for $500 after just 10-11 years of ownership.

I'm not even making this story up. Sometimes people just get so fed up with their vehicles they'd trade them in for a pittance just to get over the emotional roller coaster. These are just cars though not a marital break up.

motomondo wrote: ↑ But maybe the SUV was in need of $3,000 of repairs (example).
So trading it for $500 was the only way anyone else would take it.

I am just saying that it is possible, because it happens often...

On the other hand, if it was in fairly good shape, and he was bored or ready to get rid of it, and gave it away for $500... well, that's another story...

kunalap wrote: ↑ hi there.
i have a 2007 santa fe. its closing in on 200k now.
it has a problem only in winter and i have talked to two mechanics i go to and they said they need me to keep the car overnight - which i cant. so im hoping someone here can shed some light.

only in winters, if temp is below 0, my car has this shuddering/vibration and it feels like it is coming from the drivers side wheel.

it is there for 5-10mins and then disappears. sometimes longer.
when going downhill, if i don't accelerate - no shuddering. it kicks in only when i push the gas down - even a little. or even more when im going uphill.

no sounds etc. just shuddering. and i dont think its ice in wheel wells.
any clues? ball joints etc have been checked.

cheers.

CanadianLurker wrote: ↑ Where are you feeling the shudder/vibration?

Via feedback through the steering wheel? Or through your seat? Or through the door/armrest/dashboard? Or through your feet resting on the floor? All of the above or some of the above?