2001 Hyundai Sonata: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Dec 25, 2021 · Body, Suspension · IA

Upper rear control arm is connected to the subframe of the car and it’s rotted/ rusted out where the bushing goes to hold the control arm in place. Where am I supposed to mount the bushing now since it’s no longer there.

Filed Jun 14, 2019 · Suspension, Wheels · 152,565 miles · MD

Recently I had a situation where I was driving on county road way and my car suddenly collapsed and came to an immediate stop. To say the least, I was a little shook up. I got out the car and noticed that the driver side wheel had lodged against the wheel well. The car would go into gear but it was making a knocking noise so I turned it off. A driver of a green sedan car was behind me and I was trying to wave her around me but she stopped and assisted me into getting my car off the street by pushing my car while it was in neutral. I am only telling you this because there was nothing wrong with my car before this incident. I was told by hyundai thompson that my car would not start after it was towed there. I went there the next day and the car did start but it would not go into gear which was a surprise to me. I was told that they may have to check the transmission and talk to you to see if that damage would be cover under the recall for replacing the engine cradle. After hyundai thompson repaired my car I had to take it back for a roaring noise caused by the wheel bearing in the wheel that jammed against the wheel well when the axle snapped off the subframe. They also could not preform a wheel alignment. I also took it for a safety inspection and it failed due to some items I feel are related to the repair of replacing the subframe like the wheel bearing, the front end alignment, both front upper control arms and the outer tie rods missing cotter keys. I want to know my rights concerning this recall and I also want my car in the driving condition before this incident occurred. Case # 15551136 with hyundai.

Filed Jul 23, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 130,000 miles · VA

Control arm completely separated/ broke from the subframe. Called hyundai as mechanic said this should have been included under a recall that came out several years ago for "because of a potential corrosion risk involving the front sub-frame...corrosion may progress and the forward mounting of the lower control arm may detach from the sub-frame. If that happens, the vehicle may lose driver power to the wheels. The front wheel may make contact with the fender or wheel well." "separation of the forward mounting of the lower control arm may increase the risk of a crash" this is exactly what happened to my 17 year old daughter yesterday and fortunately she did not crash as she was not in a populated area, but it could have been much worse. Why is this particular 2001 hyundai sonata not covered under this recall. It needs to be covered and covered asap. Please assist. Vehicle is currently at columbia family auto care in jessup md 301‑362‑0777

Filed Dec 29, 2017 · Body, Suspension · 133,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai sonata. While making a right turn, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front passenger side tire. It was discovered that the control arm had fractured from the frame, which was crumbling due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and then towed to the contact's residence and to the dealer (hyundai of chantilly, 14848 stonecroft center ct, chantilly, va 20151, (703) 480-9000). The contact was not sure if the vehicle was included or excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v124000 (suspension). The manufacturer was to provide a follow-up response to determine their solution for the dealer's repair. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

Filed Jan 13, 2015 · Suspension · 153,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai sonata. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v124000 (suspension). The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear suspension upper control arms needed to be replaced due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.

Filed Feb 5, 2009 · Body · 106,588 miles · NY

While making a right hand turn the drivers side lower control arm tore out of sub frame causing vehicle to pull out of control into oncoming traffic lane. Both axles were destroyed. Hyundai will pay for frame replacement but no other costs. The axles , 2 tows. 1 to my home the 2nd to dealership or the car rental that they arranged and originally said they pay for. My case manager will not take my calls nor will anybody explain why they wont pay for the damages there own dealer said was caused by defective frame.

Filed Dec 30, 2008 · Body · 710,000 miles · NY

Both tie rod ends break. Replaced both. Car then experienced broken left axle and lower control are which was attributed to crack in sub frame. Sub frame replace with axle and control arm. Are there any recall on subframe for 2001 hyundai sonata gls? Car has not experience any front end collision in history of ownership of vehicle. Car bought new at dealership.

Filed Nov 29, 2008 · Body, Suspension · 11,100 miles · NY

Driving 2001 sonata car was swaying on road when going on turns was not working with steering in timely manner. Had mechanic look at to see what was wrong. He found on passengers side of car the lower frame rusted from inside out where the lower control arm attaches and is now only semi attached so the assembly moves around. There is a huge hole in frame. Car is no longer safe to drive as whole assembly will fall off. As you can see car is only 7 years old. This is unacceptable car only has 111000. Miles on it. The car is in my driveway has not been taken apart all parts are original not sure what to do. Can't be driven as is. I noticed other complaints of same nature I don't consider this condition acceptable in a 7 year old car frames should last many more years.

Filed Sep 23, 2008 · Body · 82,000 miles · IL

2001 hyundai sonata with 82,000 mile sub frame (cradle) rusted thru causing control arms to push thru cradle. Car was all over and off the the road.

Filed Sep 17, 2008 · Body, Suspension · 77,095 miles · FL · 1 injury

I was driving my 2001 hyundai sonata a car I bought new in florida and has always been in florida. My engine carriage rusted through and snapped the control arm on my car and the entire wheel came off sending me into two lanes of oncoming traffic. It was taken to hyundai dealership I am waiting to hear if hyundai will repair the huge damage to my car. Not to mention I was almost killed due to this catastrophic failure. The federal safety agency needs to take action on this now. Lives are at risk. It is a catastrophic failure.

Filed Sep 6, 2008 · Body · 86,000 miles · MD · crash

While driving my 2001 hyundai sonata, my right front lower control arm broke off, separating my wheel / it collapsed. The tow truck driver told me this and showed me how severe the sub frame was corroded. It broke off, he never saw anything like it. Please help. Is this a recall that I didn't get?

Filed Jul 2, 2008 · Body · 65,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the front passenger side wheel collapsed. The vehicle had to be towed to a mechanic and a baseball size hole in the subframe was discovered, which caused the tie rod to dislodge. The mechanic also discovered two more holes in other areas of the subframe. The current and failure mileages were 65,000.