Q: Van makes vibration/shudder when making left turn

asked by on November 29, 2016

Upon making left hand turns from stop (not gradual), van vibrates and shakes being felt in the steering wheel and console. Does not seem to do this when turning right. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

My car has 123000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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