Could be tie rod or steering gear problem.
Your power steering pump and or steering box may be about to give out on you.
Have someone rock the steering wheel back and forth as you inspect the steering linkage for loose joints.
To turn the rotary motion of the steering wheel into a linear (back & forth) motion that can turn the wheels.
i had the same problem your power stering pump is going
Bad tire, wheel, bearing, steering component,..............
Most steering columns will unlock once you put the key in and turn the ignition on. If you are having trouble unlocking the steering, you should turn the steering wheel back and forth with the key in.
possibly your tires or a wheel bearing, listen at lower speeds, if you rock the steering wheel back and forth and it comes and goes it's probably a wheel bearing
Turn the steering wheel back and forth if that doesn't work try that screw under the steering column
The Steering Wheel lock is jammed! Gently wiggle the steering wheel back and forth as you try to turn the ignition key.
Keep jiggling the steering wheel back and forth.
Did you check your tires? If the steering wheel is rocking back and forth you could have a bubble in the tire
If your gear shift is locked into park, but the car stars and won't go into reverse, try unlocking the steering wheel. Turn the wheel back and forth to see if it remedies the problem.