Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the upper steering column universal joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The failure mileage was 87,000.
2011 Hyundai Sonata steering complaints
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Both when the car is in motion and stationary, the steering wheel makes a loud knocking sound when you turn it left or right.
8/31/15 took my car for service at a hyundai dealership. Was told the steering coupling needed to be replaced. When I asked the mechanic how was this determined,he stated by listening as he turned the steering wheel. I was given the cost as $360.00. On 10/19/15,I returned for an oil change and was reminded about the steering coupling. I purchased this car in october,2012. I can't believe this is happening. I have read other drivers have had similar problems. I would like to see this investigated. It makes no sense that we are having such problems and the car isn't 5 years old yet. This will be my last hyundai.
Steering wheel started vibrating when driving. Then, a clicking noise could be heard when turning the wheel left or right. Was told the entire steering column and electric power steering motor would need to be replaced at a cost of about $1200.00. Car only has 64,000 miles on it.
Exhibiting exact same issue as described in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v‑070 hyundai dealer said my car was built in march and will not make the repair. Also exhibiting issues described in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v‑457 and dealer refused to make repair. The excessive shaking in the steering wheel has caused my SRS (safety restraint system) to kick a code that says my steering wheel air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash. Srs lite stays on. Hyundai dealer refused to make repair on the federal safety agency campaign number 13v‑113. I currently have a piece of folded cardboard zip tied to my brake switch. Car exhibiting issues relating to the federal safety agency campaign number 14v‑434 even after having the dealer use their (clip) remedy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel shook violently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,808.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was parked, a clicking sound was heard when the steering wheel was turned. In addition, while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated severely and the clicking sound became severe. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connector was improperly assembled and needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v457000(steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
Every time I hit a small bump in the road my steering makes a loud rattling noise. Even if my car is sitting still, if I turn the wheel to the left it makes a clunking noise. This has been an ongoing problem that I feel needs to be addressed.
When driving the vehicle on even a slightly bumpy road, the components inside the steering wheel rattle violently. There seems to be a lot of play in it and as time goes on, it has gotten worse. Sometimes there is clicking when making a turn and always when turning the wheel while the car is stationary. I spoke to someone in the service dept at my local dealer and was told it was a known issue but hyundai will not cover the cost of repair. In researching this issue I also see where there had been a previous recall on this problem but it has since closed. We bought the car used after the fact. I think it's kind of shady that if hyundai is having recurring issues on the same makes and models even years after the original recall, then maybe they ought to issue another. My VIN # may not have been included in the original recall, but obviously they haven't adequately addressed the issue to prevent it from happening to future vehicles. It also seems that I'm not the only 2011 sonata owner who's dealing with it. Makes me wonder why there isn't a class action going yet.
At 73,000 miles my steering wheel is making a clicking noise when turning the wheel. Also if I go over a bump. I contact hyundai and there was a recall but my car manufacturer date was 2 months past the recall. I think that is wrong after reading several other complaints regarding this same problem.
The vehicles steering wheel violently shakes at interstate speeds (65+MPH). The vehicle also started making lound noises from the steering column when I turn or travel over bumps, even how minor the bumps on the roadway may be. Mileage is 41k.
Steering column clicks loudly when the steering wheel moves left or right. It does not matter if the vehicle is moving or in park. The problem occurred about 100,000 miles. The vehicle is no longer under warranty, and I have noticed there are lots of other cars out there with the same problem. Also, when travelling at a high rate of speed and the brakes are applied the steering wheel shakes violently. No, it doesn't need an alignment.
On 10/8/2015 as I was driving my car the steering became very loose and is now making a loud knocking sound in the steering location due to this I was almost hit by another car because the steering wheel would not turn completely unless I made a sharp turn to the steering wheel
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the steering wheel shook uncontrollably without warning. The contact also stated that an abnormal noise could be heard while the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the steering wheel was loose and there was a knocking noise when turning the steering wheel. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
My 2011 sonata was repaired in oct. 2010 due to recall 097 steering issues. I am having steering issues again such as loose steering and rattling noise in steering column every time car is in motion. October 6, 2015 dealership says I need a new steering column at the cost of $1220.00. Recall 097 states steering issues could result in property damage, injury and death.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that a clicking noise was present when turning the steering wheel in either direction. When driving over 72 MPH, the steering wheel would began to shake. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise was heard from the steering wheel. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering coupler was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
Over a 2 day period, I noticed a gradually worsening clicking noise coming from the steering column while driving...when turning to the left and right. It happened at highway speeds and neighborhood speeds....anytime the steering column was in motion. The clicking noise also happened when the car was in idle and the steering wheel was moved in either direction. The steering wheel acted as if it was catching on something. Additionally, after driving over a bump in the road, the steering column would make a loud banging noise...as if the steering column was shaking internally. The steering felt loose. The dealership replaced a $1.99 flexible steering coupler + $223.89 labor. (not covered by warranty). They told me it was a very common problem, possibly caused by the high heat in texas...and the replacement part is manufactured with improved material. I have retained the old coupler as evidence...it appears to be a cog shaped (plasic?) wheel with the cogs partially melted. The failure mileage was 19,842.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 MPH, the contact heard a clicking noise in the steering wheel when making a left or right turn. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 67,000.
I notice some play and a knocking noise in the steering wheel, along with a knocking /rattling sounds in the steering column area when driving . This has gotten worse, a repair shop informed me that hyundai had a recall on this issue. I checked for recalls with VIN and none were found.. From researching on line this seems to be more wide spread problem then hyundai is leading to believe. And no one says how dangerous this may be, if lost of complete steering is possible
Car suddenly developed loud clicking noise when turning the steering wheel slightly or going over bumpy road. Steering also feels very loose; has a lot of play in it. I took the car to sterling mccall hyundai dealership in houston, texas this morning. Service department says it's part number 56315-2k000-fff that needs to be replaced however hyundai has a long back order for that part, and they're unsure when they will receive it. I asked the service department if the car was ok to drive because I felt it was a dangerous issue. The service advisor said he checked with his manager and the car was perfectly safe to drive until the part came. In. So I'm driving the car but the steering doesn't feel right.
Steering wheel knocks violently when approaching speed bumps and feel very loose when making a turns
After driving over a bump in the road would the steering columun would make a banging noise. The steering felt loose and would make a clicking noise when turning to the left and right. I took it into the dealership and they told me it was a very common problem with that model and should be recalled. It was a 4 dollar part to fix the problem and 278 dollars in labor. The part that failed was part of the motor driven power steering.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel felt loose while turning and emitted a noise while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering wheel shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,107.
Near the beginning of 2015 I noticed some play or looseness in the steering wheel when turning at slow speed such as parking. As time went on, I felt/heard a "cluncking" sound in the first inch of wheel turn at slow speeds and play in the wheel at cruise speeds. I did not think much of it until I checked safecar for complaints for my model car. Within the last two months the steering has gotten more "sloppy" and a loud thud or rattle is heard/felt somewhere lower in the steering column when I hit a rut in the road or drive on a bumpy road, railroad tracks, etc. Everything about this problem is exactly as described by other owners and the previous recall for models prior to 2011/2010. I am 58 years old, and never had this problem with any car I owned. I am particular concerned that hyundai already had a recall for this problem, and continued to use a defective system/parts in later models. I am also concerned that this occurred with only 16000 miles on my car. I do not feel safe driving with this problem. If it was a recall back in 2010, it should be a recall now. I am disappointed the federal safety agency has not taken action.
When doing 70mph and hitting the brakes the front end starts to vibrate, under 70mpn no vibration. Plus my steering wheel making a clicking sound.
The vehicle developed a clicking noise around 53kmiiles under the dash when turning the wheel. It became a larger problem one day on the highway at 65 MPH the wheel started shaking as if the wheels were about to fall off. The dealer found the rubber gasket that holds the steering column in place had disintegrated, they replaced the part and the issue was resolved. I feel this was a very dangerous safety issue and since I have found so many others online postings of the same issue that I am convinced that this should be a safety recall. This model has a much higher than average amount of recalls. This however was the most dangerous issue I have had with the sonara and I was very afraid when I had a hard time to suddenly not be able to easily control the steering.
Shaking in steering... (thought it was ball joints - metal to metal)... Told there was no problem with ball joints & no other issues determined (with their test drive). Local hyundai service manager would not return repeated calls for complaint. Very disappointed now that "factory warranty & recall for steering problem" not worthy of repair at that time. Violently shaking now and hyundai service department says it is not part of a steering recall (previously patched)... Said it is a steering coupling (not the u joint which was part of the recall).
While turning the steering wheel left or right, a bumping sound is felt and heard. This is new in the last 3000 miles. Took it to a local shop and they replaced a bushing but this did not resolve the problem. Called dealer and asked if there was a recall on steering and technician stated that I would have to drive to dealership for them to determine if this was normal wear or if it was part of recall.
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