Was driving about 30 MPH when the car began accelerating without me applying pressure to the gas. I was coming to a light to make a red turn and when I applied the brakes they would not slow down my vehicle so my speed increased. The steering wheel then locked and before I knew it a car had collided with me crossing in front of me. My car was totalled.
2011 Hyundai Sonata steering complaints
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I was driving on a side street, heard loud noise coming from left front wheel area when I heard a grinding sound and car was riding rough. Called for help.instructed not to drive vehicle till it was looked at by a mechanic. Mechanic who evaluated and repaired vehicle said he has never seen "pitted wheel bearings" in 30 years of operation. He gave me back the faulty bearings and told me I should contact you and the corporate area of hyundai, because this is a serious safety issue and warrants an alert or recall. The driver side lower ball joint and bearings had to be replaced. Please review asap, as this is a serious safety concern for the rest of the population. Thank you!
Steering wheel is very lose, when you hit a bump or the car shakes and the steering shakes and feels very lose like its going to fall off, extremely bad on high ways and bumping roads or speed bumps
Car loses power steering at random times, but mostly on the highway. Recall campaigns 143 and 097 are related to the issue and were looked at by the dealership and "fixed," however, I believe this to be a repeat campaign. I have taken the car to bill dube hyundai in wilmington, ma and they said I would need a new steering column, and that it is not related to either recall. I spoke with hyundai consumer affairs as well, and opened a case. Hyundai consumer affairs called the dealership, but the dealership told them the same thing they told me, that what is happening is not related to the recalls. I then had my local mechanic at king's auto in reading, ma look at the car. He believes that the car does need mdps assembly 56310-3q200-qqh. Research tells me that it seems a lot of other hyundai sonata owners have experienced the same problem with losing the power steering, which is obviously very dangerous. I believe hyundai is not acknowledging the ongoing problem, and should fix this at no charge. Thank you.
Click sound in steering that is a spur like non metal gear which fractures that has existed in these vehicles for the past 10 years models. Is there a danger in any of these vehicles like mine that frequently have this ,steering wheel movement sound problem. Loudest while stationary with engine not operating in my garage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was extremely loose and an abnormal noise was coming from the steering wheel. The contact reached out hyundai of south brunswick 3905 us-1, monmouth junction, nj 08852, (888) 622-0707, by phone and informed the dealer of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v426000 (steering) or 10v457000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.
Sterring columm shakes when in motion and steering wheel has play ---left to right all driving conditions
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became loose and there was a hesitation between the wheels and the movement of the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be inspected. The contact was informed that similar vehicles were subjected to the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v426000 (steering) and 16v190000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The steering developed significant play in the wheel over a very short time. This was due to the deterioration of the steering coupling, a $5.00 part that was clearly under-engineered. Hyundai has recognized this by extending the warranty, but the item has not been recalled, leaving significant numbers of owners operating vehicles with compromised steering units.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving various speeds, the steering wheel felt extremely loose. The vehicle was taken to hyundai of auburn (823 opelika rd, auburn, al 36830, (334) 321-0777) where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v190000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 16367606. The contact was informed to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 70,000.
1. Steering feels tight and unresponsive. Have hadthis checked as a complaint at service center with no help. 2. Gear sticks in park. Recently was in service for another recall and was told for 130$ they would look at it. Very next week I was stuck for 1.5 hrs until I could get it to move. Both problems hqve been reported numerous times with no repair. It only has 40000 miles. Do not call me with offer to look at it. They have seen it and problem is not addressed. Your service is just as important as the sell.. How can anyone recommend this kind of service?
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle violently vibrated and an abnormal rattling noise was heard. In addition, the horn did not work. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the steering column intermediate connections needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v457000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Steering column failure - need replacement. Loud clanking when performing any turns. Also causing car to pull foreably to side when brake is applied.
I was driving my car when suddenly the steering wheel started making a loud clicking noise any time turned the wheel or went over a large or small bump. The noise is so loud that it will occasionally set off the "check engine" light but this will eventually go off on its own.
While stationary or driving, the steering wheel feels like it clicks or has play. The bushing in the steering wheel shaped like a sprocket goes bad and breaks apart. It is called the steering wheel coupler.
Head lights go out when directional is touched, front end bottom out going over dips in roadway, steering has lots of play when turning wheel left and right
Steering wheel makes a rattling noise when I drive over bumps
Steering wheel u-joint under dash binding and causing steering wheel to lock up during driving.
Steering wheel shakes unconteillably hard and makes a clicking noise as I drive especially over 50 miles approximately. And especially on the freeway
I have only had the car for about 6-7 months I bought it from a private owner I changed the oil and bought a new battery. The car did high milage at 194,000 miles I still bought the car. Last week while on my lunch break I was in my way to go pay my car insurance when I seen I had 32 miles to empty which I never let it get that low but I did obviously that day. As I begin to go up hill it felt like it stuttered so I figured I was running out of gas. But as I came over the hill I press on the gas and noticed that it revved up and to my knowledge the car was locked up the steering wheel was not able to turn the breaks were locked up and all my dash lights were on. I was scared and just let the car coast down the hill approaching a red light with traffic stopped all I could do was hope I didnt get it or hit no one else for not having much control over the car I braked as much as I could and coasted it into a gas station to where. I made it to the pump and turned the off off and went and got gas for the car. Tried to turn it over and not a thing happen sounded dead battery like it wanted to start but once I turned the key and it did not start if I tried right after just made a click click noise. I took my battery out and home to charge thinking maybe a bad cell or maybe alternator. Bought new battery and it not start so no not the alternator. I am at lost for words tried to turn the crankshaft and wont budge. Am I able to still get this looked at by hyundai even if I just bought the car. Its registered to me if it is caused by these recalls does the car have to still be running for me to be able to recieve the benefits I have never had a car just straight die. Never made any noise or smoke or got hot. Also I noticed when I have the key and drop it down into all the gears it goes but when I slap it over to the manual side I can go from 1st to 2sd and that's it.
Making a squilling noise as I'm driving and the noise is coming from the driver front tire. Front end (axel's) sounds like it's loose
When I'm turning I hear popping noises. And as I'm driving I hear a squilling noises from the front
Power steering suddenly cut out without warning while in motion on the street. This rendered the vehicle nearly unusable.
Steering coupler recall needed! Front dash crack randomly appeared I read it could be due to the damaged coupler. I had a wreck and my car was about $400 from being totalled. The insurance refused to fix the coupler and it is now my responsibility. It sounds awful and it is scary driving around with my steering wheel sounding like it is going to fly off the dash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at any speed and turning the steering wheel, the steering column made a strange clicking sound. The vehicle was taken to happy hyundai (9121 south cicero ave, oak lawn, il 60453, (708) 422-9300) where it was diagnosed that the steering gearbox shaft failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
I was driving and my steering column started making a strange noise. The steering wheel has a lot of play in it. I was only about two miles from home, so luckily I made it. Upon a google search I realize there was a recall open on the steering coupling. I made an appointment to have my car looked at. When I dropped it off, I was notified I wasn't covered under recall because I was past the 100,000 mile warranty for the coupling. It's extremely sad that I had to pay $300 to fix a $5 part that hyundai knows is defective.
Sonata recall. All of a sudden my steering wheels makes thia clicking noise when turning and on rough roads. There is a clamp the snapped and my mechanic fixes those all the time. I was driving and ot now sounds like my steering wheel is about to fall off.
Since,I have owned the car I have,noticed the steering wheel feeling loose. Over,the last several months I have experienced uncontrollable rattling and increased shaking. I took my car in to be looked at and 3 different shops told me my steering rack was about to go. After some research on my make and model, it is determined that some 2011 sonatas made between certain dates had faulty steering racks from the start. The car is almost undriveable and hyundai continues to ignore this problem when it should go into recall. There are over 1100 complaints to the same issue.
Takata recall on my engine and they are saying my steering wheel doesn't have a recall but it's really bad and it makes loud noises and gets louder when you go 70mphg where it shakes really bad.
The steering has been failing over the course of several months. There is a loud clunking sound when turning the wheel and the steering is extremely loose. There is not an open recall at this point for this part. Research indicates this is a common problem and continues to worsen as the part erodes away. Shame on hyundai for not addressing this known issue.
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