2011 Hyundai Sonata: windshield wiper failure

Filed Sep 29, 2018 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · FL

There appears to be something wrong with the car's electrical system. While driving at night, the headlights flicker, and the radio/clock lights flicker on and off when the turn signals are used. In addition, about a month ago I was driving in the rain, and had the A/C running. Whenever the windscreen wipers were running, the car's engine lost power and felt like it was going to cut off. When the electrical load was reduced, the engine operated normally. I had the alternator checked and was told that it was functioning fine.

Filed Mar 21, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · NC

"takada recall" the push to start won't work sometimes, (stationary )it has me stranded at times. I have had the batteries changed several times and it still won't work, my front suspension is making a very loud noise when I step on my brakes(everytime I'm in motion) I've had new brake pads, rotors and $700 michelin tires put on in aug 2017 and this noise is getting worst, the wiper blades are top of the line and I cannot drive at night or in the rain because it's very hard to see, lastly I try to use my cruise control on the (highway) and I set it and bounces back down very low

Filed Aug 4, 2017 · Electrical · 75,800 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving, the vehicle started to smoke under the hood. The contact's daughter pulled into a parking space. Upon further inspection, the contact's daughter's boyfriend lifted the hood when the engine compartment suddenly caught fire without warning. The contact stated that a general manager of a nearby store extinguished the fire. No injuries were sustained and a police report was not filed. The insurance company had the vehicle inspected and diagnosed that the fire started behind the engine due to a shortage in the windshield wiper wiring. The contact called jim shorkey uniontown kia (724‑317‑0282 located at 1050 pittsburgh rd, uniontown, pa 15401), but the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,800. Updated 10/24/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was believed to have had a fuel leak between the engine and windshield. Updated 10/26/2017

Filed Aug 22, 2015 · Electrical · 43,875 miles · PA

Intermittent flashing and blinking dashboard and exterior light while turn signal or wipers are engaged after this incident happens the battery is drained of power. Battery test full load and alternator test good. The battery is wearing down because of this malfunctioning electrical problem. Last night (8/21) something new happened. When I went to start the car I found it dead again; yet the " lights on" indicator light was visible on the dash buy the light switch was in the off position. I have others witness this crazy malfunction over the past 4 months and yet the hyundai dealership cannot replicate the problem and therefore will not replace the combo switch (as diagnosed by my corner mechanic)

Filed May 30, 2014 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · IN

I own a 2011 hyundai sonata gls it began to rain very hard, when I turned the switch on for wipers they would not work. I was on the way home from work, and pulled under a bridge, and waited for the storm to blow over which lasted a lot longer than I expected. The car was completely useless until the rain stopped. The dealership told me the wiper motor went bad. With a pretty hefty cost to repair it. I have not replaced the motor yet, and I am upset that a car only 3 yrs. Old would have a wiper motor going out already . I read on the web of many others with this same make and model having the same problem. I am so glad I was not on the highway when it suddenly began to downpour with rain. It very well could have caused and accident.

Filed Jan 8, 2011 · Steering · TN

I purchased a 2011 hyundai sonata se turbo on november 22, 2010. Within approximately two to three days of driving the vehicle, I had problems with the vehicle severely pulling to the left. I notified my local dealership from where I purchased the vehicle and brought the vehicle in to have it checked out. I was informed that the steering column was off centered and that I would need to have a wheel alignment done. I had a wheel alignment done and the same day that I received the car back, it was still pulling to the left. I notified the dealership once again about the problem at which time another alignment was performed. Once I received the vehicle back the vehicle was still pulling severely to the left and now the low tire pressure light came on. While driving this vehicle it is a constant fight with the steering wheel just to maintain a straight path. Simple things such as using one hand to turn on the blinkers or I.e. Windshield wipers causes the vehicle to pull to the left. I am concerned about my safety while driving this vehicle and feel as though this problem need to be addressed immediately. Please help concerned driver.