The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became inoperable. There ws no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel intermittently felt very loose, with a loud clunking noise, and unexpectedly jerked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.
Hyundai Azera harsh shifting problems
24 of the 713 owner complaints about the Hyundai Azera describe harsh or hard shifting, most of them for the 2012 model year.
- owner complaints
- 24
- worst model year
- 2012
- typical mileage
- 71,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
Steering noise 13Sudden acceleration 1Jerking 1Check engine light 1Airbag light 1
What owners say
A few months ago the steering wheel of my car started to make noise like clicking at first but now it’s worst like clunk everytime there is irregularities in the road and I am afraid to drive it due to the thought that suddenly it become unable to steer it.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving approximately 2 MPH and reversing out of her driveway there was a loud clunking noise heard. The contact stopped the vehicle and placed it in park(P) and observed that the driver's side rear tire had collapsed inward toward the wheel well. The contact stated that the crossmember had detached from the subframe and was on the driveway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crossmember had fractured from excessive rust and that the rear suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact had the vehicle repaired in 2018 under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V354000 (Suspension). The contact related the current failure to the recall. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Clunking noise and shaking in the steering wheel. Initial research points to steering coupler which has been recalled on various other Hyundai models but not the Azera ( this is a frequent occurrence with Hyundai recalls since not as many Azeras were sold) The mechanic I took it to would not replace just the couple and quoted replacing the entire rack and pinion.
2 months ago my car steering wheel started to make clunky noises which is due to the Flexible Steering Coupler and should be addressed as factory recall for the safety of everyone.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and pulling into his driveway, there was a clunking noise coming from the steering column. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and found that there were complaints about the failure of the steering coupler. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
2012 hyundai azera, vehicle has 64,000 miles. Has developed a clicking/clunking sound in the steering column when turning the steering left, right, and when hitting bumps. The issue can be replicated sitting still or when driving via a prominent clicking/clunking sound. Steering has become sloppy and dangerous. Research shows it is a defective steering coupler that hyundai is aware of, which is not covered under warranty. This issue is documented by numerous complaints, yet hyundai has not provided a recall despite it being recalled for replacement on other hyundai models using the same coupler.
Clicking in steering wheel moving left and right. As it progressed a clunking/rattling noise would occur on pot holes or cracks in pavement. Noise occurs at any posted speeds
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai azera. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, there was a clunking noise was present coming from the steering column when turning the steering wheel in either direction. The steering wheel was also loose. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer parkway hyundai located at 5920 market st a, wilmington, nc 28405, who diagnosed that the steering coupling was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.
When I drove my wife's car yesterday, I noticed with the engine running that when you turn the steering wheel left or right, it clunked both times. This happened either stopped or when you were driving. This was not just annoying but also frightening and I am concerned that there is an issue with the steering failing. Online research has indicated that this is not an unusual problem with both hyundai and kia vehicles.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Hyundai Azera harsh shifting
Which Hyundai Azera years have harsh or hard shifting problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2012 (9 complaints), 2013 (8 complaints) and 2014 (3 complaints).
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