My hyundai sonata se 2012 steering wheel recently started shaking once I hit 65 MPH. It's doing it on and off, but at times it sound scary like it's going to fly off.
2012 Hyundai Sonata steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the rear tail lights had an internal electrical short and contained rust and corrosion. Also, the sockets melted on both sides of the rear tail lights. The rear passenger side light had to be removed to prevent the middle rear brake light from remaining illuminated. The rear driver's side tail light was operable, but eventually shorted out as well. The contact ordered replacement tail lights three times, but the failure recurred each time. In addition, the contact heard a loud noise concerning the fuel system. When turning the steering wheel in either direction, the contact heard an abnormal noise intermittently. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 18v137000 (seat belts and air bags) and 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline); however, the contact did not receive any notifications. Mcgrath city hyundai (6750 w grand ave, chicago, il 60707, (773) 889-9090) was contacted, but had not diagnosed or repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Started having electrical issues, 1: when you use the button to roll up front passenger window or put the car in reverse the electric trunk opener will pop the trunk open. 2: trouble with low voltage to the waste gate accurater sensor that controls the turbocharger unit. 3: number 2 did not start until two other codes showed up on my check engine light. Those two codes are p0011 & p0014. This electrical issue seems to be a major problem with this car. Me and my wife are on disability and can not afford the cost of a dealership to continue to try to fix it when they don't even seem to know what the problem is.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel made a clicking noise when driving and making turns. While driving over bumps in the road, a knocking noise occurred. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to rosen hyundai of algonquin (located at 771 s randall rd, algonquin, il 60102, (847) 854-6700) where it was diagnosed that the steering column failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Loud clicking noise when driving speed of 50 MPH or more on the interstate, suddenly loss of power steering control and hard to turn the wheel. Took the car to my mechanic. He ran a diagnostic and confirmed that the steering colum coupling was completely destroyed and the power steering assist motor need replacing. Researched found that this was investigated february 2017 tsb #5np-g5z6w-03 , however I did not receive a recall notice.
I had taken my car in december 2018 and I was informed to check my steering for the coupling, but that we would. It fall under the warranty. Jan 31. 2019 while driving on freeway my car started to shake and then it staled. I took to a mechanic. Who called me and stated that my steering coupling was shaved down and cause my steering not to work which also caused damage to my tie rods. He told me this was a recall for campaign 132 but I informed him that in 2016 actual part. I also went back and looked to see if I had the coupling part on my receipts and there is nothing on it.
When turning steering wheel there's a clunking noise. It happens when stationary, or when driving and turning. Had a worn steering coupler replaced 1-10-19. Having same noise. Now they say it's the steering shaft and it's going to cost $420. There should be a recall on this.
The driver experienced a stalled engine while driving. The brakes failed to respond and the steering wheel locked up. The car coasted, despite repeated braking attempts, and jumped a curb and stopped when it ran over onto a person's lawn. The driver attempted to steer and stop multiple times. As a consequence, the two driver side tires blew out. The car will be towed to a dealer. A police report was issued.
Steering coupler has disintegrated allowing dangerous free play in steering according to auto tech. Occurs while stationary if wheel is moved side to side, as well as in motion. This has been occurring for approx 6mo but has gotten worse so it was just taken to a private garage for diagnosis. I reviewed for recalls but did not find any for this issue with this VIN. I believe manufacture should cover repairs due to nature of problem.
Steering assist failed and then began operating again while in motion. Also a knocking when turning steering wheel left or right.
While turning the steering wheel of my 2012 hyundai sonata, in motion or stationary, left or right, there is a clicking noise. Recommended service has been to remove and replace the steering shaft which is extremely costly. I am concerned about my safety and the safety of others while driving. As of date, there has not been a recall campaign, although there have been over 200 complaints registered with the federal safety agency. Will hyundai issue a recall to fix this problem?
Steering wheel makes clicking noise while turning the wheel to left. Noise also heard when car goes over a speed bump or potholes
Mayor world put new ball joints steering need alignment they don want to do I have to pay for that job I purchase a 3 year service they don't want to fix nothing under the contract service..
When starting the car, eps came up. Tried to pull out of driveway, but steering wheel was locked.
Clicking noise in steering column and shaking strering column at all times
Steering column knocklng. Loud rattle noise when turnlng steering wheel .significant safety concerns..steering could lock up.causing loss of vehicle control.noise is constant when vehicle is stationary or in motion
Tl* the contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2012 hyundai sonata. While attempting to leave a shopping mall, the steering column seized and the vehicle could not move. The vehicle was towed to daytona hyundai (located at 901 n nova rd, daytona beach, fl 32117, (877) 365-8991) where it was diagnosed that the upper steering column assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,351.
Steering coupling worn out clicking noise and excess play while turning steering wheel
Steering wheel is loose, vibrates, clicks, very loose steering, not good control seems the steering wheel is defective somehow because there is a lot of play in the steering wether driving straight or turning.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving and when making a left or right turn, the steering wheel made an abnormal clunking noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called bob king hyundai at (336) 724-2861 (located at 1601 silas creek pkwy, winston-salem, nc 27127) and was advised to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer provided case number: 11679903. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving at unknown speeds and turning the steering wheel left and right, there was an abnormal popping noise and the tire pressure monitoring system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (sport durst hyundai, 4511 durham chapel hill blvd, durham, nc 27707, (919) 489-6531) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 118,000.
Clunking sound coming from my 2012 hyundai sonata. Started off very soft popping/clicking sound few months in it is very loud and now going over bumps in the road it has gotten very loud. Also makes sound when sitting and just turn the steering wheel.sounds like the steering wheel could give out at any moment.
Steering wheel is making a clicking noise. Can be heard when you turn the car on and have it in park and turn the wheel left or right. Can be heard both ways. I have been reading a few complaints of the same. Only have 42,000 miles on my car. Will this be a recall?
Makes a popping sound when turning the steering wheel. Started 3 weeks ago, at 1st, it was a quarter in either direction, while stationary, & has progressively got worse to now 1/16 turn & even sometimes in motion. My vehicle has almost 119,000 miles it now.& I found a steering coupling recall for this for my vehicle,but I never received one, & the recall I found was for 100,000 miles. From what I read this is a $5.00 part & they are charging $300.00 - $700.00 to fix? To my knowledge I've only received 4/5 recall notices #123, #132 ,#136, #160 & #169. I found a sonata steering coupling extended warranty for 10 yrs or 100,00 miles txx7 issued on feb 27,2017 that I never received, & since mine now has almost 119,000 miles, it should still be covered. They say this defect is not a safety issue, but it's progressively getting worse, but when the ty-rod or rack & pinion breaks & causes a crash..to me that is a safety issue.
While stationary, turning the steering wheel makes a clunking sound and has to much play in the steering. While in motion it feels as if the car is out of alignment, again way too much play in the steering. This is cause of concern. Been noticing for a few months
Very loud clicking / poping noise coming from steering column, when turning the wheel in either direction
Clunking sound coming from my 2012 hyundai sonata. Started off very soft popping/clicking sound few months in it is very loud and now going over bumps in the road it has gotten very loud. Sounds like the steering wheel could give out at any moment. I was told by the hyundai dealer the cost is $400 to fix for a $3.00 part. This is highway robbery. Hyundai needs to recall this problem before someone get seriously hurt or killed for the steering to go out. If something should happen to occur I will certainly be calling my lawyer. Hyundai fix your problems before we go elsewhere.
Steering wheel makes clicking sound when turning and has slight resistance.
About a year ago I started noticing that the steering was very sticky and hard to turn especially on the highway. I took it to a hyundai dealership and I was told that the steering wheels in the sonata stick a little. About a couple of months ago I started hearing a clicking/popping noise when turning the wheel either left or right. On sep 1, 2018 I noticed that when my car was parked and still running that my steering wheel was sticky and making a clicking/popping noise. We brought it to our mechanic which checked the front end and said everything looked good. He noticed the clicking/popping in the steering wheel and said this was a serious issue.. I have had my hyundai for 5 years and it's been one recall after another or they are extending the warranty because of an issue that they didn't have a resolution for. Hyundai should start to recall the sonata's for this steering wheel issue as I know that there are a lot of people who have complained about this issue and it could be serious.
Steering wheel starts to shake and rattle after renting a certain speed limit. Making it extremely difficult to keep the car on the road safely hyundai need to stop being so [xxx] cheap and put a recall out on this [xxx] because I know my car is not the only one doing this, you should look it up online and you will be surprised at all of the complaints that are out there about this steering wheel problem!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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