Steering Wheel Alignment Question

[Neil]

I just bought a 2001 Plymouth Neon for my daughter (she just got her license) and I just noticed that the steering wheel is turned a little to the left when it is going straight. It does not pull (you can let go of the wheel on a straight away and stays perfectly straight), but the wheel is just a little to the left of center. It doesn't seem to cause a problem and she'll never notice, but it bothers me.

Does anyone know what causes this, and how it can be fixed? Also, is it an indication of a larger problem?

[SexOnWheels]

The fix is getting an alignment.

The cause is the last alignment the steering wheel was not centered when it was done.

Usually it is a sign of previous damage/repair of some kind.

[mrr23]

they just didn't get the steering wheel centered when they did the alignment last time.

doesn't necessarily mean there was damage. could have been a repair on the steering parts (tie rods rack and pinion), or just routine maintenence.

[slowgtp]

The wheel can be straightened with adjustments..you should have the alignment checked though if the toe is off it wont pull it will just eat tires.If they check/ set the toe they can algin the wheel at the same time.