2010 Hyundai Sonata: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Steering · 65,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn and made a squeaking noise. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact called sterling mccall hyundai (located at 10505 southwest fwy, houston, tx 77074, (713) 981-4400) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2014 · Brakes · 34,659 miles · WI

Defective rear brakes. One rear brake pad was down to metal. Grinding and smoking. Pads and rotors were replaced by hyundai dealer. Now at 38,000 miles car is in local shop for same work. One of three pads are down to metal. Diagnosed as defective brake caliper. Claim will be made to hyundai but many others have been denied per internet and n.y. Class action lawsuit. This is considered to be a possible safety issue.

Filed Dec 30, 2013 · Brakes · 83,000 miles · MO

The rear driver side brake was making a grinding noise. Took to the shop and they say the caliper is working uneven and causing the pad to brake down faster than normal, it was on bare medal. Could this be the crossbar recall causing this to get uneven or an unrelated item? The other side still had 40% pad on it. This seems like a problem to me.

Filed Dec 23, 2013 · Brakes · 64,950 miles · WI

We had to replace the rear brake pads in august 2013 and now in december 2013 having an issue with the rear driver side pad sticking. After hearing the grinding noise again I took it to the repair shop. They are replacing the rotor, pads and calipers for failure to function at a cost of $400. The front pads were still in good condition. These are hyundai oem brakes. I have been reading numerous complaints about rear brake issues on other 2010 hyundai vehicles. I have also read that there is a class action law suite in new york over this same issue. I wanted to make a report and possibly find out if there are any plans for an investigation. Hyundai does not seem to have any plans to recall since the issue seems to have existed along time. This is far from normal wear and tear and at the cost of the purposed (by hyundai service) periodic removal, cleaning, and lubing of the brake pads. This is not normal on any other car and I cannot see this a non issue. That is not to mention the danger of possible brake failure. Is hyundai waiting for someone to die first?

Filed Oct 14, 2013 · Brakes · 56,660 miles · IN

Vehicle started to make a heavy grinding noise from passenger side rear wheel. Closer inspection revealed a fresh gouge in the rotor. Took the car to the dealer where the vehicle was purchased and was informed that this was a normal wear and tear item, and not covered under warranty (even though a "gold" warranty had been purchased with caliper replacement plainly included). This indianapolis dealership wanted to charge $380 to replace the rear brake pads and rotors. An independent repair shop found that the drivers side of the rear had approximately 40% of the life left on the brake pads and only normal wear to the rotor, while the passenger side was worn down to the metal on the pads and had rendered the rotor unserviceable. It was also noted that the wear indicator on the passenger side was broken, and did not give the normal audio warning of excessive wear. When asked why the rear should wear out faster than the front (which is what all local brake shops told me would happen), the hyundai service manager did not have any reply. It should be noted that there are several instances of similar failures, and even a class action lawsuit filed in new york state for the exact same issue. A sticking brake caliper is suspected, but could not be confirmed. Rear brake pads, rotors, and hardware were replaced at my expense. The brake caliper was cleaned, lubed, and reinstalled. Dealership would not honor any warranty obligation for this defect. Front brakes also showed at least 40% of their life remaining on the pads.

Filed Jul 31, 2013 · Brakes · 64,000 miles · DE

Back rear brake sounded like it was grinding and brake pedal very soft. Took for repair while out of state. They replace all 4 break pads and rotors. Next day I went back and complained that I smelled a burning smell and was told that was normal. On july 8 heard grinding sound which was severe on right rear brake. Repair shop owner said the caliper right rear seized and destroyed brakes. All rotors and pads on rear needed to be replaced. The repair shop showed me the pad and rotor from the right rear brake and I saw that there was nothing left of a pad and could plainly see how the meal on both the pad and rotor were ground. I believe that I previously had the brakes repaired but can't remember the specifics.

Filed Mar 19, 2010 · Transmission · 2,504 miles · FL

The manual transmission in my 2010 hyundai sonata has been having abnormal issues since my date of purchase. First it was just stalling when disengaging the clutch from reverse and first gear; now it is primarily from first gear. To get the car to move forward you must drag the clutch and push the accelerator causing an odd clacking noise in the front of the car, or sometimes it has a squealing or rubbing sound and the car does not move forward and there is a burning smell. Today, when shifting from first gear to second gear, the car lunged forward as though it was accelerating on it's own and I was barely touching the gas pedal. I have taken it to the dealer twice with complaints of the abnormal performance, the first time at 809 miles, and the second time at 1794 miles , and they said they have not been able to duplicate the complaint.