2010 Hyundai Sonata steering problems

Filed Sep 11, 2025 · Engine, Steering · CO

Car has had check engine light on for 3 + years. Have taken it to several mechanics including a Hyundai dealership and none of them can figure out what is wrong. Have replaced water pump, belts x2 in a year (same belt) and thermostat x 3 again (all within 2 years). Dash fuel gage and Dash heating/cooling gage are completely erratic. Cruise control does not work. Due to chronic check engine light and mechanics unable to pin point the problem, car has become hazardous to drive. With that in mind, today (9/10/2025) while exiting the high way, car stalled and behaved like it was in neutral. Steering wheel also locked up at this time. Luckily was able to stop. Had to restart car and then it occurred again while driving on a side street at 35mph. The codes that are still popping up are ones that I have spent thousands trying to fix and find the root cause of the problem. What could the issue be if no mechanic can seem to diagnose and fix the issue?

Filed Mar 13, 2024 · Steering · 70,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was constantly pulling to the right. The contact had to steer to the left to keep the vehicle centered. The failure persisted even after wheel adjustments had been made. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that an alignment was needed. The wheels were aligned. The manufacturer had been made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2019 · Steering · 162,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 55 MPH over a bump in the road, the steering wheel wobbled and shook. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired in 2010 for a similar failure. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

Filed May 22, 2019 · Steering · 68,000 miles · KY

The steering will randomly stick. Its especially dangerous on the highway and has me terrified of curves. It causes over correcting because the steering sticks and then turns loose. I've saw numerous over complaints of this same issue. It makes the car wander all over the road while driving. It makes turning at lower speeds very difficult. And turning at higher speeds incredibly dangerous. They recalled the later sonatas, the 2010 sonatas should have been included as well.

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 Feb 25, 2019 · Steering · 105,000 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the coupling in the steering column was loose and the steering wheel shook while driving. Hyundai waipio (94-1299 kauka blvd, waipahu, hi 96797, (808) 679-3400) stated that the coupling needed to be replaced; however, they charged $600 in labor for a $3 part. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Steering · NY

I've been told that the lower steering coupler bushing on my 2010 hyundai sonata needs to be replaced. I've done some research and I see that my year model car is not he only car made by hundai(kia are also being reported to having the same problem). It appears this part is made out of plastic, and the replacement part has gone through several revisions due to it not holding up to the rigors of it's job. This plastic part costs under <$10, but the labor cost of replacing this is in excess of $200. You would think that any critical part of the steering mechanism would be made of a material that would last longer. Due to the failure of this plastic piece, a thudding noise can be heard when moving the steering wheel when the car is not on. I don't know what other possible problems may occur if this item were to fail while the car is moving.

Filed Aug 9, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 65,000 miles · NC

I have been experiencing issues with my alignment and my tires have been wearing incredibly unevenly. When driving on the highway my car will shake violently. I was advised to realign again several months ago and my tires continue to be destroyed and my car contributes to shake. Today when my power steering was being replaced for an open recall I was advised upon pick up that my steering coupler has gone bad and needs to be replaced as this is an extremely dangerous issue (never mind that I was informed of this issue after my steering column was reassembled so I have to pay labor for them to pull the entire unit again!). I've read many complaints similar to this online regarding bad couplers and shaking cars ruining tires. I was advised that if it breaks further my car will likely swerve into another lane of traffic and be extremely difficult to steer.

Filed Jul 21, 2014 · Steering · 88,000 miles · FL

Going through a 2-3 inch puddle of water vehicle steering locked up and battery light came on. Now when there is any heavy rain the car steering locks up.

Filed Jun 1, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · MN

While traveling 55+MPH on the highway in a curve that is curving right. The car starts to rock/sway side to side. Similar to a gust of wind blowing against the car from the side. Problem only occurs when over 55mph and driving through a curve on a highway. Car seems normal when going straight or on inside roads at lower speeds. Alignment was good, and inspection by sears found no issues. Nothing loose etc. No recall from hyundai. This is a major concern especially when driving on icy roads. This problem may lead to an accident/crash.