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Anyone experiencing more resistance to steer right than left. Generally more noticeable at lower speeds. Wondering of it is valve problem in steering rack or tie rod end. Already had faulty tie rod ends on left side replaced under warranty to resolve noise issue (separate post) wondering if right tie rod end is contributing to this.

Vehicle has really little resistance steering left on tight radius turns even with one hand but turning right is more difficult for sure with one hand.
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Took mine in yesterday, got it back this evening, Needed a wheel alignment. Steering seems much more precise and symmetric now. Does not wander as before, easier to keep between the lines, not a constant fight.
 

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Dealer looked at mine and noted they felt slight difference - they drove another employee's bolt and stated it felt similar - just noted it for future reference in case it becomes worse over time.
Too much hassle to keep battling this one as its drivable.
What I've learned over a few decades of vehicle ownership is this: don't bother taking a problem to the dealer unless it's obvious and consistent.

If it's not obvious, then it probably doesn't affect your use of the car anyway.

If it's not consistent, Murphy dictates that the dealer won't be able to reproduce it.

In either case, wait for the problem to progress to the obvious and consistent stage before wasting your time with the dealer.
 

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I am taking mine in on the 5th for similar issue. My steering wheel is off center toward the left. Seems to even pull to the left, but turning right does require much more pressure. It almost snaps back left after releasing the wheel from right turn. I also have a vibration, more so on e-way. I think it feels more like an alignment issue.
Everything you wrote is what I'm experiencing on my '23 EUV. Did you ever get a resolution or more info from the dealer?
 

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Everything you wrote is what I'm experiencing on my '23 EUV. Did you ever get a resolution or more info from the dealer?
As I remember, wheel alignment was the fix. It may have been my imagination but, I never felt that it was 100% corrected. It may been "within specs", I never had complete faith in the end. I hope you get the results you are looking for.
 

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I have been noticing the same with my 23 EUV as well. Feels like it pulls to the left. Tried with and without lane assist. Almost 1000 miles on the clock now.

I'll bring it up to the dealer during the first service.
 

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Everything you wrote is what I'm experiencing on my '23 EUV. Did you ever get a resolution or more info from the dealer?
I wanted to give an update that an alignment from the dealer indeed fixed the problem. The steering doesn't feel as loose, turning left or right feels the same, and it drives straight now.

The alignment sheet showed a 0.07 degree pull for before alignment to 0.00 after alignment. I guessing that was a 7% pull or misalignment.
 
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