I've been wondering the same. Our AP2 MS has been looked at a couple of times. The problem is very apparent to me, but my wife doesn't notice the issue. It bugs me every time I drive our (her) MS.
The loaners we've had (pre-AP) and my AP1 MX have felt rock solid.
Here's how I would describe the issue for me. For me, it's a similar feeling to a failing power steering pump. One moment the steering tension is consistent, and then there's a momentary feeling of overboosted assistance. This occurs at any steering sensitivity setting.
It doesn't feel like it's pulling - as you would with tramlining. And it doesn't feel like the car itself is squirlly - as it would with a misalignment. You just lose resistance, which makes it seem like a dead/slack spot. But I'm certain the car is just as responsive during this time.
I suppose a faulty wheel speed sensor could also cause the system to flip between a low speed/high speed boost setting, but so far Tesla hasn't been able to pinpoint it.