Is it normal for the back of my 2022 Mitsubishi ASX to sway and bounce on bumpy roads?
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Asked by Susan
It is normal for the back of my 2022 Mitsubishi ASX to sway/ bounce when I am driving over bumpy country roads? I have had a wheel alignment done and been told it's because the motor is in the front and therefore the back is lighter, and therefore it bounces at times.
Answered by CarsGuide
11 Apr 2024It all depends on what you call bouncing and how you define bumpy country roads. But one thing’s for sure, if the car really is leaping about more than it should, it has nothing to do with the fact that the engine is in the front. Don’t accept that sort of nonsense from anybody; a modern car should be balanced to drive and that’s that.
There has to be a degree of movement over bumps – that’s why cars have suspension in the first place - otherwise, they’d be very uncomfortable to ride in. But excess movement means there’s either a problem with the suspension itself (bushes, ball-joints or maybe even the springs themselves) or the shock absorbers aren’t doing their job by controlling and arresting the normal movement over bumps.
Again, though, it’s important to set parameters for what’s normal and what’s not. The parlous state of this nation’s country roads at the moment means it’s possible to encounter some truly momentous bumps and potholes, many of which are enough to damage a car’s suspension, not just test its limits. Meantime, start with a check of the shock absorbers and work from there. If they’re worn out or tired, they can certainly allow more movement than there should be.
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