{"id":83878,"date":"2023-05-21T22:30:45","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T05:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=83878"},"modified":"2024-12-19T06:35:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T14:35:09","slug":"why-is-my-car-pulling-to-the-left-causes-and-other-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-is-my-car-pulling-to-the-left-causes-and-other-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Car Pulling to the Left? Causes and Other FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column83878_520231-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column83878_520231-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column83878_520231-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column83878_520231-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column83878_520231-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column83878_520231-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column83878_520231-87{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column83878_520231-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column83878_520231-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column83878_520231-87 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-7c73cd  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-1c50aa\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83878_80d4eb-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83878_80d4eb-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83878_80d4eb-03\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83878_80d4eb-03 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83878_80d4eb-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83878_80d4eb-03\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83878_80d4eb-03 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83878_80d4eb-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83878_80d4eb-03\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading83878_80d4eb-03 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83878_80d4eb-03\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The most common reason cars pull to the side is an alignment issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uneven tire air pressure, uneven tire tread, and tire conicity can cause your car to pull to the left.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other reasons why your car might be pulling to the left include a bad wheel bearing, worn-out steering or suspension, and brake issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>If your car starts pulling to the left while driving, you might have little to no control over the steering wheel. Don&rsquo;t panic. Take your vehicle to an auto repair shop to address the problem and determine what&rsquo;s causing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reasons Why Your Car Pulls to the Left<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When diagnosing this problem, it&rsquo;s important to ask firstly, when is it most prone to happen? Driving on a flat and level road with no crown? Driving on a flat road with a crown? Stopping? Accelerating? These pieces of information are important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most common reason cars pull to the side is an alignment issue<\/strong>. Wheel alignment includes three major angles: camber (inward or outward tilt of the tire), caster (steering axis angle as seen from the side), and toe (whether or not the tires are rolling parallel to each other when seen from the top).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/camber-angle-1024x994.jpg\" alt=\"diagram of a camber angle\" class=\"wp-image-84467\" style=\"width:1024px;height:994px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/camber-angle-1024x994.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/camber-angle-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/camber-angle-768x745.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/camber-angle-150x146.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/camber-angle.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Camber angle diagram | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"906\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caster-angle-906x1024.jpg\" alt=\"diagram of a caster angle\" class=\"wp-image-84468\" style=\"width:906px;height:1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caster-angle-906x1024.jpg 906w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caster-angle-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caster-angle-768x868.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caster-angle-1359x1536.jpg 1359w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caster-angle-150x170.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caster-angle.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Caster angle diagram | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"878\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/toe-angle-878x1024.jpg\" alt=\"diagram of a toe angle\" class=\"wp-image-84469\" style=\"width:878px;height:1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/toe-angle-878x1024.jpg 878w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/toe-angle-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/toe-angle-768x895.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/toe-angle-1317x1536.jpg 1317w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/toe-angle-150x175.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/toe-angle.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Toe angle diagram | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if the alignment angles are all in spec, but camber is slightly more positive (tire leaning out) on the left front wheel than on the right, and camber is slightly negative (angle more vertical) on that same wheel than on the opposite front wheel, the vehicle will pull to the left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Even if the alignment angles are all in spec, but camber is slightly more positive (tire leaning out) on the left front wheel than on the right, and camber is slightly negative (angle more vertical) on that same wheel than on the opposite front wheel, the vehicle will pull to the left.<\/p>\n<cite>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>While these three are adjustable angles, there are also non-adjustable angles like steering axis inclination and toe-out-on-turns that can be out of spec due to frame or front end damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also the element of &ldquo;thrust angle,&rdquo; which has to do with the orientation of the rear axle or wheels in relation to the front wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other problems that could cause your car to pull to the left include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uneven Tire Air Pressure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Uneven air pressure on the tires results in a slight shift in alignment, which can cause pulling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uneven Tire Tread<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Uneven tire tread refers to when the tires don&rsquo;t wear out evenly, so one or several tires are smoother than the others. This causes a pulling effect whenever braking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/uneven-tire-thread-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"uneven tire thread\" class=\"wp-image-84470\" style=\"width:1024px;height:683px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/uneven-tire-thread-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/uneven-tire-thread-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/uneven-tire-thread-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/uneven-tire-thread-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/uneven-tire-thread-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/uneven-tire-thread-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/uneven-tire-thread.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The two tires shown in the photos came from the same vehicle that was pulling even though the alignment angles were all correct. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tire Conicity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tire conicity is a manufacturing issue that causes one of its components to misalign, causing the tire tread rubber to harden and come in a cone shape instead of the proper cylinder shape. This pulls the vehicle to the side the defective tire is on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, conicity aside, some tires will have more rolling resistance than others and can cause a pull even if the tire looks just fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bad Wheel Bearing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/wheel-bearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"wheel bearing\">wheel bearing<\/a> carries the weight of the vehicle on the spindle while allowing the wheel to roll. Wheel bearings won&rsquo;t usually cause a vehicle to pull unless they&rsquo;re so worn out that they have lost some of their parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worn-Out Steering or Suspension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are no issues with the tires, worn-out steering or suspension parts might be causing the car to pull to one side. Steering and suspension parts that are worn can cause alignment angles to change in an unpredictable way. Thus, an alignment technician always looks for worn steering parts before doing anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brake Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Issues in the braking system can result in a car that pulls when braking. If the brake on one side has more stopping power than the other side due to fluid pressure delivery or a mechanical issue with the brakes on that side, you may feel a pull when applying the brakes. But steering \/ suspension parts can also cause a pull while braking that isn&rsquo;t related to the brake system itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the common brake issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stuck Calipers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-caliper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake calipers\">brake calipers<\/a> apply the pads to the rotors when fluid pressure is delivered to the piston chamber in the caliper, but the piston can stick in one caliper and cause a pull while braking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collapsed Brake Hose<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the suspension and steering moves the wheels separately from the vehicle frame, high pressure hoses are required to feed brake pressure to the calipers. Sometimes, a brake hose will begin to swell shut on the inside and you may feel a pull when you initially start braking, only to feel the pull go away as you continue to apply brake pressure. But anything that hinders the natural flow of the fluid can cause the car to pull to one side when braking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is My Car Pulling When I Accelerate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Car pulling sideways when accelerating might be due to torque steer. <\/strong>It occurs when the engine torque influences the steering, tugging the vehicle to either side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why does torque steer happen? Well, on some vehicles, the CV axle on one side is a lot shorter than the one on the other side and that causes the wheel with the shorter CV axle to accelerate a slight bit faster than the longer CV axle, which will twist a bit more under hard acceleration. Newer cars don&rsquo;t experience this because of the way the CV axles are configured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnosing the Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re confident with your car repair know-how, you can try to diagnose the issues yourself. Inspect the tires and steering components. Then, check the tire pressure and wheel alignment for issues. You can also go on test drives to confirm pulling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fixing a Car That Pulls to One Side: What to Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&rsquo;ve determined the cause or not, take your vehicle to an auto repair shop to address it. The fix depends on the cause of the issue. Here are some of the ways mechanics will resolve the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wheel Alignment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/5-warning-signs-your-car-needs-an-alignment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"misaligned tires\">misaligned tires<\/a> are the culprit, the mechanic will take measures to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/alignment-and-balance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"align\">align<\/a> them. They could do everything from ensuring consistent tire pressure to replacing tires with uneven tread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part Repairs or Replacements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the mechanic determines that a faulty part is causing the car to pull to one side, they could either repair or replace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Do Alignment Myself?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can align the car wheels yourself, but it&rsquo;s recommended to have an expert do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should a Car Pull Slightly to the Left?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It shouldn&rsquo;t. Cars should drive straight on flat surfaces. If it pulls slightly to the left or right, it might have wheel misalignment or brake issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing what causes your car to pull to one side will help you keep it running at its best. While the reason varies, the problem is usually caused by the tires or the brake system, so it&rsquo;s best to have them inspected first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular maintenance can help prevent your car from pulling to one side, letting you drive safely and confidently. Practicing proper driving habits can also help keep maintenance costs to a minimum, as they can prevent various problems.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>If your car starts pulling to the left while driving, you might have little to no control over the steering&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-is-my-car-pulling-to-the-left-causes-and-other-faqs\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":83881,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[52,3743],"tags":[841,1189,1185,1171,1025],"ppma_author":[2607,2985],"class_list":{"0":"post-83878","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-diy","8":"category-maintenance","9":"tag-brake-caliper","10":"tag-catalytic-converter-2","11":"tag-fuel-injector-2","12":"tag-spark-plug-2","13":"tag-wheel-bearing","14":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why Is My Car Pulling to the Left? 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