Q: Pulls left after 50mph when hitting bumps.

asked by on June 29, 2016

When I drive hwy speeds the car will randomly pull sharp to the left. Steering wheel will be held straight and it also jars left at normal speeds on bumps only.

My car has 256000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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