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2018 Toyota Camry
Sample vehicle insight report · shaking at highway speed
Possible causes
Unbalanced tires
Very common when shaking starts around 60 mph and comes and goes.
Wheel alignment or worn suspension bushings
Often shows up alongside uneven tire wear.
Warped brake rotors
More likely if the shaking gets worse when you brake.
Questions to ask your mechanic
- Can we start by checking the tire balance and alignment?
- Are the suspension bushings or tie rods showing wear?
- If that doesn't fix it, what would you check next — and what would that cost?
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"Lateral runout on the front rotors exceeds spec, causing pedal pulsation."
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"Your front brake discs are slightly warped, which is why the pedal shakes when you slow down."
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