Howdy-
I have a 2000 Honda Accord LX with a 2.3L engine and about 90,000 miles. Recently, in wet or icy conditions, the car seems to "jump" to a slightly different direction when I'm driving. Obviously, this is pretty alarming . It especially happens when I am turning to the left - my car tries to keep going straight or to the right (only in inclement weather). I drew a crude picture, because it's hard to explain. It only seems to pull to the right. I took it in to the shop, where the mechanics checked the alignment and adjusted it slightly. They also replaced the tires and rotated them. The mechanics didn't seem to understand the problem, and seemed to think I was imagining things. Unfortunately, it's very real, and I drifted into a snowbank last year while rounding a turn (luckily it didn't do any damage). The problem is still happening, and when I drove in the rain this past week, I still felt it pulling to the right on turns. Any advice as to what could be wrong? I'm extremely nervous to drive, especially with the impending snow.

Thanks!




(This post was edited by Aim4WhirledPeas on Oct 15, 2009, 8:46 AM)

Have you driven in the conditions you mentioned since the new tires & was there any difference? If you have a printout of the alignment angles it would help if you could post it.

This problem is hard to diagnose online, you really need to be able to drive the car and inspect the frt end. Hondas do have a problem with the lower control arm bushing breaking, of course you would also have a clunk from the frt on brking if they were broken.

Also has the car ever been in a wreck?

I have driven in bad weather since the new tires, and although I don't slip as much, my car still "tries" to drive off the road (as per the diagram). Unfortunately, I don't have the information from the alignment - sorry!

I understand it's hard to tell without really seeing the car. It's never been in a wreck.