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 jerking problems
10 of the 713 owner complaints about the Hyundai Azera describe jerking or lurching, most of them for the 2006 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 2006
- typical mileage
- 72,886
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
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- 20151
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- 20072
- 20062
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What owners say
My Vehicle has no warning signs lights that it has an problem/issue to warn. When driving to 30mpg the vehicle does a forceful jerk forward to a stop causing whiplash effect to driver and passengers. When vehicle comes to a near stop to traffic or light it creates the same effect. This is a constant through the entire driving trip. I have taken it to several mechanics and they have accurate or certain solution. In the attempt to find isssue transmission service, oil change, and spark plugs have been changed. Brakes have been check as well from professional service mechanics
I've owned my 2017 azera since dec 2018. I love the vehicle but the steering sticks as mentioned in other complaints at high speeds. The vehicle currently only has 38k miles and I use it for the most part on the highway. This seems to only happen at speeds over 55mph. You have to give the steering a slight jerk to get it to go back. Doesn't matter if it's right or left. This past week it would not move and I jerked it so much I thought I was going to come off the roadway. I understand different forums state it might be an electronic steering issue or something with a coupler, etc. Whatever the case I believe this needs to be reviewed and fixed. I took the vehicle to have it looked at a little over a year ago and was told nothing was wrong. It was probably not driven on the highway so the mechanic would not have been able to experience the issue while driving around the roads in and around dealership
I have owned 3 hyundai azeras; a 2007, a 2013 and now a 2017. I never had any issues with the steering on my 2007 or 2013. The steering on my current vehicle "locks" as I am driving, mostly on the highway but has also happened at lower speeds and also in reverse. The steering doesn't respond when I try to make minor adjustments driving down the highway and feels as if it's locked in place. It will eventually "give" with a jerking motion. My car has approximately 8500 miles and I did not notice this issue when I purchased it new and don't remember exactly when it started but it happens consistently now. I am very concerned with this as occasionally it feels as though it's not going to respond at all. I have seen similar complaints online and wonder if hyundai is going to issue a recall to fix this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai azera. While traveling approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked, vibrated, and failed to shift properly. The vehicle was taken to the same authorized dealer twice and they were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was taken to more than two other authorized dealers who were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but provided no remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
2007 hyundai azera limited consumer states transmission is jerking when shifting from park to reverse *cn the consumer stated the transmission was flushed and replaced at 70,000 miles. The transmission problem started at 72,886. The dealer removed some of the transmission fluid. However, the same thing happened. The consumer believed the shift solenoid or transmission control module was faulty. Hyundai, stated the transmission should be replaced.
On may 17, 2014 at approximately 1 pm in the afternoon, I was driving on the freeway when I heard a loud "thud" and my steering wheel jerked slightly while traveling at 65 MPH. The sound concerned me so I pulled over and looked at my braking assembly on the driver's side front wheel. I didn't see a loose caliper or anything out of the ordinary so I "limped" to where I was going. When I arrived at a family members house, I removed the front driver's side wheel and was shocked at what I saw. The upper control arm had snapped in two at the ball joint. Had I realized that at the time, I certainly would have had my car towed since this was a safety issue. I ordered a new control arm and installed it over a period of several days. I kept the broken control arm and brought it to my local dealership to show them what had happened and to inquire about any recalls hyundai may have on their control arms (may 27th). I spoke to one of the managers, kelly [xxx] at south bay hyundai, and he said no recalls had been issued and gave me the customer service hotline number. I called the customer service center and spoke to [xxx] on may 27, 2014 at approximately 11:45am. He also confirmed there were no recalls and offered to record the situation under case number 6626102 (I believe the conversation was recorded and started around 11:38am if used for reference). I explained to him the control arm should never have failed. After several emails to hyundai consumer affairs, they wanted nothing to do with the situation since the car was out of warranty. I only received canned statements from them. As an engineer myself, I believe this is a part that should easily last the lifetime of the vehicle. I believe this is a safety issue and could possibly affect others driving an azera or sonata. Please contact me for photos, documentation, and/or the failed control arm itself. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai azera. The contact shifted the vehicle into the reverse position and it jerked into the position violently. The failure recurred several times. The contact sustained injuries to her neck and back. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis on five occasions but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 0 and the current mileage was 6,000.
On friday I cranked up vehicle leaving work . Put in driven vehicel made sound as if transmission jerking. Continued to drive and vehicle acted fine. While driving on a wet three lane high way at 50mph the car shut off on me. I managed to pull over with my emergency falshers put in park and restarted the car. Drove straight to the dealership who kept it over night. As ususal they could not duplicate the problem and said they could not find anything wrong. I have had this vehicle for one year. Since then I have had it back to the dealerhsip on several occations. Over the year the vehicle has shut of on me while going down the road 9 different time. Also when trying to accelerate onto road the car would not go like the gas was not getting through . I have had a several near misses of accidents and every time I have taken it to the hyundai dealership they tell me that they can not duplicate the problem and nothing is wrong. I carry my grandbaby with me alot and getting scared for our lives in this car. I have begged the dealership to please try other actions to fined the problem has fell on deaf ears because they can not duplicate the problem. I have tried to get trade this vehicle but owe to much to trade in. Please look into this situation if your could. I beleive I have received a lemon... Thank you
2006 hyundai azera. Consumer states vehicle has an electrical problem and lurches forward during downshifts *tgw the consumer stated while driving at night, the headlights and dash board lights would flicker on and off, randomly. Also, the vehicle would lurch at times as it downshifted. It would hesitate, then jerk forward. *jb the consumer stated the problem was correct by hyundai, but it has since returned. Updated 09/06/11
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No recalls on record for this model year.
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Which Hyundai Azera years have jerking or lurching problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2006 (2 complaints), 2007 (2 complaints) and 2011 (2 complaints).
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