Q: I have a 2009 Jetta Sportswagen TDI that shakes bad between 40 and 50 and tires and wheels are okay.
Had tires and wheels replaced and balanced. Steering wheel doesn't shake but car shakes when accelerating only. Really bad around 40 - 50 mph.
My car has 190000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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