Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard a rattling noise coming from the steering wheel when making turns. The contact stated that the failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.
2011 Hyundai Sonata steering complaints
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Clunking in steering wheel when turning left and right when driving
Electronic power steering failed on 8/21/18 almost resulting in collision in parking garage with stationary vehicle. Attempting to pull into a parking space and lost ability to steer the car. Eps light on dash immediately illuminatee and knocking sound occurred when trying to turn steering wheel. 2011 sonatas previously recalled for eps board issue but mine was not covered. Could be issue with additional cars having problem that was not identified in previous recall.
There is a disturbing clicking in the steering wheel when I turn the wheel it is not only audible but I can also feel it.the clicking seems to be getting worse and it happens when the car is sitting still, or moving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving unknown speeds, the steering wheel became loose while turning left and right. Additionally, the contact heard an abnormal clunking noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 43,000.
Steering making clunking noise hyundai says that they fix this problem in 2010 it was a recall I have a 2011 and have this problem
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, an abnormal noise was heard when the steering wheel was turned to the right or left. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,900.
My car has had numerous recalls. Most recently it was my steering wheel that was clicking and felt unstable... So I took it into the dealership. That is how I found out it was an issue with enough cars in this yr/model that the warranty was extended. I also was getting jolted when I shifted gears. Even if I was going from park to drive, I could be spontaneously jarred very violently. I had that repaired at a out of pocket expense at the dealership. Today I saw evidence online that it may have been a recall and should have been repaired for no fee. Another recall notice I received 2 days ago, so I called the dealership who said they see no necessary recalls for my vehicle. Yet, online it shows 1 recall on my car VIN# that is outstanding but had "no remedy yet" it is a very dangerous notice that affects the airbags on front and side plus seat belt restraining system in the event of a collision. So I am essentially driving a very pretty coffin.
Play in steering when moving steering wheel left and right. Feel a slight clunking when turning.
Steering wheel starts shaking at about 50mph plus. I have had new tires, alignement, shocks, all of this replaced and the vibration/shaking continues. There seem to be a lot of complaints out there for this exact same issue. This is a significant safety issue and is happening to a lot of hyundai sonata owners. Steering systems should not fail on a vehicle with less than 100,000 miles and one that is merely 7 years old. Most people take loans out on vehicles these days for 6-7 years.
When driving this car there is small jerk of the steering wheel accompanied by a loud click. This occurs intermittently while driving straight on any street or highway and always occurs when making turns in either direction. The condition was brought to my attention by a state inspection technician in 2015 when it was only a very light clicking noise when turning left or right with no motion felt in the steering wheel. The condition has progressively worsened and now the clicking is quite loud accompanied by an easily felt jerk in the steering wheel.
I purchased this car last august. I heard good things about hyunda sonatas. Yesterday I took my car in for a front end alignment at the dealer. After 4 hours I was told it can't be done because the steering rack is off center and steering wheel coupling needs to be replaced. All for a total of $1842! Now I find out there was a recall for the coupling but it expired at 100,000 miles and unfortunatley my car now has 100,347. Is there a chance I could get an extension on this particular recall to help lower the cost of this repair? Thank you (if you need a copy of the estimate I can send one to you)
There is no remedy for the air bags and when I call hyundai about the other recalls they say they have already been repaired .. There is also a recall on the engine short block assembly. My car was in motion and just stopped in the middle of traffic and becasue of the airbag issue I am afraid to drive it
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving over 50 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly began to shake and vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (hyundai of auburn, 823 opelika rd., auburn, al) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel coupler was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 87,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bag could inadvertently deploy or not deploy in the event of a crash. The contact stated that a diagnostic testing appointment was scheduled with carlsbad county hyundai (5285 car county dr., carlsbad, ca 92008). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,900.
I am appalled at the conditions I've had to endure with my sonata. I've never seen or owned a more unsafe vehicle. My steering column broke, the engine was replaced twice, I've dealt with electrical problems, now it's involved in the airbag failure recall and I've needed to take my car in due to the 13 recalls. My sonata is one of the first made. It's from the alabama plant. I would like to hear why the federal safety agency has not made hyundai buy these vehicles back? I don't have the option of just going out and buying a new vehicle. I've raised my granddaughters and am now afraid to take them anywhere in my car. I'm begging that you make hyundai get these cars off the road. It sickens me to know I've owned several hyundai's. Given them my trust and dedication to only feel they've turned their backs on me and the safety of my family. I'd really like to be contacted. I have records of all my work done. The only thing I could not get was receipts for warranty items they determined I didn't need receipts for. Even after I complained and demanded them. My vehicle was purchased and serviced at superior hyundai north in fairfield oh. I have so many records, even recordings, that I can't possibly upload them all on here.
When I was driving on a city street I lost all power steering and eps light and traction light came on. I pulled over and tried restarting car still no power steering and lights. The car can only be steered manually now which is not safe.
I purchased this car used & I purchased a used car warranty from the dealer because it already had more than 100,000 miles on it & had to get my engine replaced before driving 3000 miles. But not long after getting it back, my steering was making a clicking, knocking noise while being still & while in motion & it doesn't fill safe. Prior to replacing the engine, it was not making this noise. I bought it used already over 100,00 miles & it's in getting 3 recalls repaired & I was told that it's not covered under hyundai warranty or recall & will cost me over $400 like others & I can't afford $400+. This should be covered under a recall especially after the # of complaints I've seen on this. It sounds & feels like my steering wheel may come off while turning, going over bumps, on a street, on a highway, while driving, it doesn't matter & again, it clicks/knocks even when I turn the steering wheel just sitting. I have a video that captures the sound when not in motion. It started in april 2018, not long after I got my engine replaced in march 2018. That's when I looked up the recalls before making the appointment & learned about the steering, air bags & seatbelts. Since I can't afford it because I'm retired disabled I'm going to have to drive feeling unsafe until you decide recalling this steering wheel infraction. There are thousands of complaints about the exact same thing who are also wondering why this was not part of the recall. This needs to be a recall like yesterday. I'm uploading the estimate I received from the hyundai that did my recalls. And would like to know why this isn't a recall. Thank you.
Electric failure at first, always stuck on road. Engine was replaced on recall, clunking sound underneath, struts replaced and had to pay, that did not fix problem, then they replaced coupling in steering wheel, noise still happening with clunking sound, which also is wearing out tires in front thst were replaced 3 x. Dealer did not fix problem, they dont know what it is., clunking is while driving over a little bump or while steering car and turning.
When car reaches over 65 MPH or hits a bump, there is a horrible ticking noise with the steering wheel. The steering wheel shakes uncontrollably when the car reaches high speeds. A few other people I know with hyundai sonata's have the exact same problem. A few months after I got the car in june with 83,000 miles on it , thats when the ticking noise started. Its the worst sound ever.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 80 MPH, the contact noticed that the steering wheel began to shake very aggressively and made a slow, rattling sound. The contact slowed the vehicle down to approximately 75 MPH and the rattling sound and shaking of the steering wheel ceased. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (glick gmc, 48 bridgeville rd, monticello, ny 12701) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear assembly and torque failed and needed to be repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair cost. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 138,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was stationary or while driving various speeds, the steering wheel made a loud tapping noise when turned left or right. An independent mechanic was made aware of the failure and stated that the steering column was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When the steering wheel was turned, the contact heard a clunking noise and the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the power steering coupling was worn and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 137,000. Contact states that failure mileage exceeded warranty of 100,000 and if coupling were to fail vehicle would only lose power steering. Contact feels this would put both vehicle and driver in a dangerous situation causing an accident. Hyundai claims car is drivable.
On 10/24/2017, I took my car to the dealership regarding some recall issues, amongst which was the issue of the car making clicking noise as the car turns. After the car was delivered to me, and driving it, I noticed that the issue was unresolved. I made this known to the dealership and there was no response from them. I did report this to hyundai USA. It's been several months now,but have not heard from them regarding the complaints. I have been notified of other recall issues since then, but not sure how to go about them, as the first issue remains unresolved.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds over train tracks, the steering wheel shook and made a clicking noise. In addition, when making right or left turns, the steering wheel continued to make the clicking noise even when the vehicle stopped. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called king hyundai at (954) 421‑333‑1399 (deerfield beach, fl 33441) and an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving. The contact was concerned that the air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v152000 (seat belts). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
The steering column on my 2011 sonata started making terrible noises due to a known issue with the steering shaft. Even though there is a formal the federal safety agency investigation the federal safety agency action number: pe10035) and recall (the federal safety agency recall no. 10v‑426), the dealer (https://www.hyundaiofchantilly.com/service_appointment_form.cfm) told me that I have to pay over $400 dollars to fix the $2 part that is causing this hazardous issue. I include a link to an article that describes the hazards created by this issue: https://www.aboutlawsuits.com/hyundai-sonata-recall-steering-problems-13090/ . How can hyundai sell such defective cars and then expect consumers to pay for the work to repair parts affected by recalls?
Steering wheel making a cracking noise when turning or hitting a bump. Also driver side rear parking and brake light wiring is loose. This is happening on both my daughter's 2011 hyundai sonatas right now.
The power steering for my 2011 sonata failed randomly one day. Driving to the supermarket was fine but when leaving the store the power steering wasn't functioning so the car was very difficult to steer. There's a recall for the issue but my VIN wasn't part of the vehicles they claim wasn't effected.
The steering wheel clicks with a two inch play in either direction when the vehicle is stationary or in motion. The click is very loud plus the vehicle shimmies while being driven ! When the steering wheel is clicking a catch in the wheel can be felt! Hyundai dealer service man said the problem was a flexible rubber steering coupler and it was wore out down in the steering shaft . Hyundai customer relations dept. Told me the warranty on that part was extended to 100,000 miles but no notice was sent to the vehicles owner . I had to pay for the repair because my vehicle had 111,000 mile on it. I believe it is a critical safety issue that could cause a steering failure, based the degree my steering wheel was clicking and the two inch play that I was experiencing! The hyundai complaint site is full of persons complaining about the same steering issue. During my many contacts with the hyundai customer relations dept. I was told repeatedly that hyundai does not recognize this as a safety threat. I believe this should have been a recall at hyundai's expense ! I also believe there are individuals driving with this dangerous condition because they cannot afford the expensive repair (+$400 ) that the dealer charges.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 60 MPH, it became very difficult to steer the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact drove home. The following day, the vehicle was taken to (peacock hyundai in savannah, georgia), but was not diagnosed because it had aftermarket wheels. The contact was advised to install the original wheels in order to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
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