Pretty bad shaking from the front end mostly when hitting the break

ANSWER : Hi there. It is very possible that you have multiple problems here. The vibration around 70 while under acceleration is possibly caused by a tire / wheel that is out of balance. The braking problem could be caused by a warped brake rotor or brake pads that are not evenly wearing. It could also be a damaged wheel bearing that is causing both vibrations you are experiencing. I would recommend having a professional mechanic come to your location and complete a car is vibrating inspection; so they can pinpoint the source of this issue and recommend the right repairs.

ANSWER : Your car has one airbag (dual-stage) in the steering wheel center, which you observed had inflated along with the dual-stage passenger air bag. Some models (GS) had the option of having side air bags, stored in the side of the front seat. If an airbag is exposed, and is now hanging limp, it surely deployed. Whether it deployed properly will require the services of an auto crash investigator, an engineer who has expertise and qualifications for what to look for, including your injuries. It is possible that the "crash box" – the device under most passenger seats that makes the decision to deploy which airbags – MAY have seatbelt status information. Recent speed and other data are captured by this device as well for the purpose of deployed safety gear in a crash. Again, a crash investigator engineer will be able to answer these deeper questions.

ANSWER : Hello. I will help you with your concern about possible damage to the front end of your car caused by hitting a pothole. If symptoms developed, such as shaking and rattling, after hitting the pothole then yes it is likely there is some damage that will have to be diagnosed and repaired. Not to worry though, it is likely only component damage and such is repairable.

Your best option is to have YourMechanic diagnose the car’s shaking symptom at your home or office. Once that is done, you will get an estimate of the cost to replace the bent or worn out components that are causing your issue. Hope this helps and let us know how we can further assist you.

ANSWER : You should have front and rear brakes checked for thickness to see if they are in need of replacement. You should also have an expert check the carburetor as it may have problems with dirt of debris clogging the jets. If you need help with this diagnosis, a certified then diagnose the needed repairs the carburetor needs to repair or replace it. You may have problems with dirt and debris in the carburetor clogging the jets.

ANSWER : It sounds like your lower control arm ball joint came apart. The fact that it came out is an indication that there is a lot of wear in the front end. You may have also damaged other components like the brake hoses or a lower control arm. The spindle may also be damaged. I recommend having the vehicle’s suspension inspected by a mechanic before getting a quote for repairs, since there may be major damage that is not so obvious.

ANSWER : From what you’ve described it could be the engine flywheel that’s fault. The flywheel you have is a two part flywheel that may have bad dampers. These dampers are used to get rid of vibration when normally operating but is now causing it. Have it inspected to see if it is worn out and needs replaced. I’d suggest you get the car looked at by a certified technician who can diagnose the shaking you’re experiencing and make the necessary repairs to get your car running smoothly again.

ANSWER : You may have a traction control system that is activating when you are accelerating. This can be due to one of two things:

the speed sensors in the front detect that a wheel is going faster than it really is, or
you are spinning your tires when you take off.

If you are not spinning your tires, then try turning off traction control and see if the problem goes away. If it does, then you know the problem is in the traction control system and need to have it tested. A qualified technician from YourMechanic can come to your home or office to diagnose your shaking steering wheel.

ANSWER : Hello. It sounds like you have a tire or axle problem. If it is in the brakes, then you may feel it only when the brakes are applied. Have the front end checked to see if you have a separated tire or one with broke cords in it. An axle may also cause problems like this and a mechanic would need to inspect the steering and suspension in order to have this corrected.