{"id":81938,"date":"2023-03-03T12:36:24","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T12:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=81938"},"modified":"2023-03-03T12:36:25","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T12:36:25","slug":"locked-steering-wheel-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/locked-steering-wheel-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does the Steering Wheel Get Locked While Driving?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Responsible for steering the cars in the wanted direction, a steering wheel may develop certain problems. Due to the wear of the steering system components, you might notice a deterioration in the handling of your car\u2019s steering wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One such issue is the locking of the steering wheel while driving. The lack of steering wheel response is an alarming problem and must be inspected immediately. If left unsolved, it can cause major inconveniences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, we have compiled a list of common reasons for the steering wheel getting locked while driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-causes-a-steering-wheel-to-lock-while-driving\"><strong>What Causes a Steering Wheel to Lock While Driving&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/steering-wheel-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of steering wheels<\/a> are designed with a safety feature that locks them under certain conditions. However, a locked steering wheel in mid-drive is an alarming problem. That said, we have put together a list of reasons for a locked steering wheel while driving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-failure-in-power-steering-system\"><strong>Failure in Power Steering System&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A major <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/failing-power-steering-system-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">symptom of a failing power steering system<\/a> is that it causes the steering wheel to get locked while driving with weird noises. A clogged filter overheats the steering pump and the fluid is not pumped around the system. It also causes fluid contamination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the steering wheel would not lock up completely while driving, it would increase the steering effort. Moreover, if the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/change-power-steering-pump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">steering power pump<\/a> belt or the hose rupture malfunctions, it will cause a rapid loss of fluid. This will result in a locked steering wheel mid-drive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequent-and-sharp-turns\"><strong>Frequent and Sharp Turns&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"steering wheel gets locked up while sharp and frequent turning\" class=\"wp-image-81939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094043\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-2-2-3-23-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Taking sharp turns affects the car&#8217;s transmission system <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Making frequent sharp turns impacts the car\u2019s transmission system. It causes the car\u2019s engine to break down, locking the steering wheel in the aftermath. The sudden manoeuvre also causes the steering pump to get stuck, affecting the handling of the steering wheel while driving. To reduce the odds of such an incident, make slow turns that will prevent a frozen steering linkage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faulty-steering-column\"><strong>Faulty Steering Column<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A steering column transfers the power from the steering wheel to the front wheels. When the steering column becomes worn due to usage over time, it causes certain problems. You will notice rough handling of the steering wheel, an increase in the steering effort and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/car-pulling-one-side\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car pulling to one side<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-low-power-steering-fluid\"><strong>Low Power Steering Fluid<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there is a lack of power steering fluid, it will cause the steering wheel to get locked during car motion. It can also occur if the power steering fluid is excessively dirty.&nbsp; Although the decline in such an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/essential-fluids-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">essential car fluid<\/a> is gradual, it will hinder the steering performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons steering wheel gets locked while driving such as low level of power steering fluid\" class=\"wp-image-81942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02094329\/Why-Does-the-Steering-Wheel-Get-Locked-While-Driving-_-Body-1-2-3-23-1-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Low-level of power steering fluid leads to car handling problems<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another symptom of a low reservoir of power steering fluid is that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/hard-steering-wheel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">steering wheel becomes hard to turn<\/a>. Therefore, it is important to change the steering fluid regularly to prevent any malfunction in the system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the main reasons why the steering wheel gets locked while driving. If you happen to find yourself in a similar situation, grip the steering wheel firmly and move it back and forth. Brake gradually and pull your car away from the traffic slowly and safely.&nbsp;Also, don&#8217;t try to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/unlock-locked-steering-wheel-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unlock the locked steering wheel<\/a> by force. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, when facing such an issue, seek professional assistance at the earliest. Whether it is a steering column lockup or a low level of power steering fluid, a mechanic will help you diagnose these problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you\u2019re facing similar problems in your car and want to opt for a new ride, sift through these <a href=\"https:\/\/uae.dubizzle.com\/motors\/used-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">used cars for sale in the UAE<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay connected to dubizzle\u2019s auto blog for more information on different car parts and their working.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your steering wheel abruptly locks while driving, it is indicating a car issue. 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