2002 Hyundai Sonata: pulls to one side

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Body, Suspension · NE

Noticed pulling to right as driving, along with rattling in front end. Found that driver front subframe near lower suspension mount is completely rusted through. Discovered that this is a noted issue with these model vehicles and that a recall has been issued by the manufacturer. Due to obvious safety concerns I would like to know how to proceed with this concern.

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 158,000 miles · VA

Was driving down the when I heard a pop sound that had came from the curbside of the vehicle then the car started pulling to the right side of the road and did not really think to much about because thought needed to just have alignment done to the vehicle then next friday I had take the car to have the alignment done on the vehicle they called me and said that the sub-frame of the vehicle was rusted in half and that it was unsafe to drive. I looked up the recalls on the vehicle and seen where it had a recall for the sub-frame rusting and set up a apt . To have it taken care of but they are saying that since my car is not registered in one of the salt-belt states that they are not going to honor the recall even though the rust is there and the sub-frame is rusted in half and the lower control arm is rusted off. Ref #[xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 28, 2013 · Suspension · 89,727 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving over a pot hole at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle began to pull to the left independently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed the contact that the front end sub frame cradle was completely fractured. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v124000 (suspension) however, the contact's VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 89,727.

Filed Jul 24, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 260,000 miles · AL

My car had been experiencing pulling to the right and I was replacing the right front tire every week. It felt as if the tire was going to fall off. I took it to my dad whom in turn got a mechanic to look at it. The mechanic said that the k frame was broken. He tried welding it. The weld held for about two weeks. After researching the problem I found that there is a recall and settlement from hyundai. I called the customer service department who in turn gave me a case number and had be take the car to the dealership. They inspected the car and determined that my car didn't fit the criteria. I'm confused by the fact that so many vehicles like mine have the same problem but they don't fit the "criteria". Something is wrong. And it's more than corrosion or the lack of.

Filed Jan 29, 2010 · Body, Suspension · 142,816 miles · NC

1. Hit a pothole, day or two later noticed car was pulling to the right and making noise when turning. Took it to a mechanic because I thought it needed an alignment 2. Mechanic noticed large hole (2"+ diameter) with significant cracking in the right side subframe behind the wheel by lower control arm 3. Attempting to contact hyundai motor america.

Filed Aug 13, 2009 · Body, Steering · 144,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle would not drive straight and kept pulling to the left and right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the frame needed to be replaced. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the vehicle had numerous alignment issues. The current and failure mileages were 144,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2009 · Body · 51,000 miles · OH

My 2002 hyundai sonata began pulling hard to the right on 8/6/09 so I called the dealership to schedule maintenance thinking that there was a problem with my alignment. I was able to get an appointment on 8/10/09. When driving in traffic on 8/9/09 my car started to get out of control and then crashed into the curb. I was unable to drive it so I had to have it towed to the dealership. I found out that the subframe and axel were broken and that I would be expected to pay for the axel and labor.

Filed Feb 3, 2009 · Suspension · 152,000 miles · IL

My wife owns a 2002 hyundai sonata, and last week she noticed that the car was pulling hard to the right. She drives 60 miles round trip to her job 5 days a week. Once she told me about it, I took it in for service thinking it was in need of a wheel alignment. My technicians called me back to the service area and showed me where the sub frame had rusted completely through on the right front side. Also the right front wheel as tilted to the side slightly. I told them to begin repairs immediately, as my wife's safety is my top priority. I called hyundai on 2/3/09 and informed them of the problem. I was given a case number, and told that they would contact me in 3 to 4 business days. I expect full reimbursement, as I now understand that this a common problem on this particular vehicle.