2002 Hyundai Sonata: loss of power steering

Filed Jun 29, 2014 · Steering · 64,679 miles · TX

1st week of june 2014, noticed steering was making noises when turning. Checked psf and was low. Added and worked fine for about tree weeks. Then bam !! Something busted behind engine. Lots of fluid between engine and firewall. Psf of coarse. Steering became extremely stiff and barely got the vehicle home. Lucky I didn't have an accident. Car wouldn't turn except with excessive force. And I'm 76 yr f. I could have injured or killed myself or others under certain conditions like much higher speeds. How's anyone to know something like will occur at any given totally unexpected moment. I know of a recall about under carriage or sub-frame rust and serious parts breaking off. Something gave and something broke down there and the vehicle is now inoperable.

Filed Sep 11, 2011 · Steering · 156,000 miles · NJ

The power steering line on the under side of the car that runs by the frame of the car rotted away and caused a power steering failure. About one month after having this repaired I received a recall letter that the frame needed to be inspected due to corrosion. I asked about the power steering line being part of this and was told no. This power steering line runs right along the side of the part of the frame that was inspected and sprayed for the recall, how can this power steering line not be covered by the recall?

Filed Dec 3, 2008 · Steering · 41,760 miles · NY

On 11/3/08 I filed odi#10248441 regarding rotted right side sub-frame on my 2002 hyundai sonata which was repaired by dealer on 11/11/08 as a 1 time "goodwill" replacement. During replacement of sub-frame dealer damaged and replaced flexpipe and bolts. Car was returned and started leaking fluid which was found to be power steering fluid. We monitored and replaced fluid but steering was difficult and made noise mostly on start-up and turning corners. On 12/1/08 we had to have the car towed - we lost the power steering completely and it would no longer hold fluid. Dealer stated that power steering rack mount was completely cracked and had to be replace at a cost of over $1,000. We are refusing to pay for repair stating that cracked steering mount is related to rot problem and is the dealers responsibility. 12/3/08 we opened a case with hyundai consumer complaints . Based on information researched on this site and other related sites the cracked power steering mount is common and related to rot problem. Currently waiting for a response from hyundai. Car only has 41,400 miles and we have already had to replace brakes, tires, heat sensor, and sub-frame in addition to normal maintenance.

Filed Dec 2, 2008 · Body, Suspension · 100,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. The contact took the vehicle to the repair shop because the steering became difficult to control while driving 20 MPH. The mechanic stated that the failure was in the passenger side front subframes. There was a large hole that rusted all the way through the frames, which prevented the vehicle from being driven. After researching the issue, the contact found numerous complaints for the same defect and believes it should be recalled. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 106,000. Updated 01/07/09. *lj the sway bar ends links and bushings were worn. Uupdated 01/09/09.

Filed Nov 8, 2008 · Body · 82,756 miles · MA

Subframe rusted completely through. Luckily this was discovered during a repair of a power steering failure. This is a common complaint regarding the 1999-2004 sonata in high salt areas and hyundai is apparently replacing the frame out of warrant (mine was under an extended warranty anyway). I believe this should be a full recall to protect those who are otherwise unaware of this defect which has caused, in some cases, wheel separations. Dealer told me that the part had a large hole completely through the frame.

Filed Nov 8, 2008 · Steering · 82,720 miles · MA

Power steering hose ruptured abruptly causing loss of power steering at high speed.