2012 Hyundai Sonata: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Sep 12, 2023 · Fuel system, Steering · WI

Steering has a clunking/clicking sound when turning left or right. It has gotten worse from when I noticed it. At first I could hear a faint rattling sound when going over bumps in the road (more noticeable in colder time of the year). Now for the past 2-3 years it’s very noticeable and makes clunking like noise every time turning even when parked. When I first heard the faint noise my mechanic couldn’t hear it. He said I have to hear it to know for sure but said it’s possibly the steering column And at that time he priced it at $500 I’m sure it’s more now with this economy. I didn’t get it fixed bc he wasn’t sure and I didn’t want to pay to get it fixed if that wasn’t the problem. I had no idea I could file this complaint otherwise I would have done it sooner! This problem started January 2019. Also the gas gage will blink and say I have no gas even tho I filled up. The sensor to gaging the gas I believe is faulty. Hard to show a mechanic because it does it randomly starting the car, while driving, after filling up to name a few. Then the lines will fill in while driving, stopped at a traffic light/stop sign, starting the car. It will stay good for a while and act up again. This has been doing it so long I’d say it started a few years after owning so around 2015 about 45,000 miles. I’m lucky that I have jobs 5-10mins from my home I haven’t put on miles that most do. Again I would have put in a complaint if I knew of this site. Anyone driving this car could cause an accident if it runs out of gas in the middle of driving.

Filed Jan 29, 2023 · Steering · NY

Steering wheel has a clicking clunking sound when turning right and left a mechanic told me it is the yolk in the sterring problem and he was sure there was a recall about this

Filed Nov 1, 2021 · Engine · MA

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to her residence and then to a dealer for assistance. Once there, the contact was informed that the engine had seized and that the engine would need to be replaced. The contact stated that she had previously received a recall notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V568000 (Engine) however, she was informed that the recall had expired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure through the dealer and they informed her that since the vehicle was not properly maintained; they declined to repair the failure under recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown. I bought a 2012 Hyundai Sonata at an auction in June of 2017. Since buying the car I have moved 3 or 4 times. In late July/ early august 2021, The car turned off while driving. When Trying to turn it back on the engine made a clunking noise and shut off. Then the car would not turn on again. The car engine had a recall on it. When looking into the recall, there was a recall on sonatas stating this was identified and because of this issue, the car had been recalled. The car was towed to Hyundai in Brockton, they would diagnose the car to see what happened, and they said it is indeed engine failure. (They didn’t even diagnose the issue until 1-1.5 months after giving them the car). The dealership sent a claim to Hyundai corporate stating this and to see if Hyundai corporate would cover the cost of the new engine since this car engine was recalled. Hyundai requested that they take the engine apart and examine the valves to see if the cause was due to the recall issue or if it was us not keeping up with the maintenance. They asked to provide invoices for the car oil change (the 2 recent invoices were provided showing maintenance) When Hyundai corporate responded back they said they denied request to cover the cost o

Filed Oct 5, 2021 · Engine · MA

I bought a 2012 Hyundai Sonata at an auction in June of 2017. Since buying the car I have moved 3 or 4 times. In late July/ early august 2021, The car turned off while driving. When Trying to turn it back on the engine made a clunking noise and shut off. Then the car would not turn on again. The car engine had a recall on it. When looking into the recall, there was a recall on sonatas stating this was identified and bc of this issue, the car had been recalled. The car was towed to Hyundai in Brockton, they would diagnose the car to see what happened, and they said it is indeed engine failure. (They didn’t even diagnose the issue until 1-1.5 months after giving them the car). The dealership sent a claim to Hyundai corporate stating this and to see if Hyundai corporate would cover the cost of the new engine since this car was recalled. Hyundai requested that they take the engine apart and examine the valves to see if the cause was due to the recall issue or if it was us not keeping up with the maintenance. They asked to provide invoices for the car oil change (the 2 recent invoices were provided showing maintenance) When Hyundai corporate responded back they said they denied request to cover the cost of a new engine because when they sent the recall notice back in 2018 and the car was never sent to get the engine fixed. The recall would have put in a device to notify the car when/if the engine is failing. Since it’s 2021, they said recall period is expired and bc it was never brought in, they are not at fault. But, the only notice I had was right before covid where things were shut down and crazy. (As mentioned earlier I have moved 3-4 times)

Filed Nov 6, 2020 · Steering · 159,000 miles · MN

Clunking in steering wheel when rocking left and right. Plastic steering wheel coupler worn. You need a recall on this!

Filed Sep 24, 2020 · Steering · 143,000 miles · MI

Loud clunking noise from steering column when turning right or left. Also very audible noises from front end when hitting bumps. Also travels into steering wheel. Steering feels unsafe and loose like wheel is going to fall off.

Filed Jun 25, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 95,798 miles · CA

Car has been experiencing clunking noise since 2018. Vehicle would stall all of a sudden. Dealership checked it out and they failed to find anything wrong. On 6/23 I was on the fast lane of the freeway and car stalled and engine light was continuously blinking on and off. Cyclic knocking noise, RPM would not elevate from 1 car just stalled while in motion I almost got hit by other vehicles. Was able to pull car to the side. While engine light continued blinking. Going up hill it lost power as well. I was driving vehicle with my grandkids in the back seat. I feared for all of our lives. Sending pictures and I have a video as well.

Filed Nov 14, 2019 · Steering · PA

Clunking when turning to the left. Clunking when stationary and turning the wheel to the left.

Filed Apr 12, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 134,563 miles · CA

While on the freeway, the car was making hard shifts when accelerating and decelerating. Then it slowed and gas pedal when pressed was like being in neutral, then it would catch and stop again...then had no power at all. Extremely dangerous. Was able to pull over after nearly causing an accident and was towed to the dealer

Filed Feb 12, 2019 · Steering · IN

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.

Filed Feb 10, 2019 · Transmission · 112,945 miles · AE

While on the highway the vehicle began decelerating and increasing in rpms to maintain speed.transmission began slipping in and out of gear. From a stop it would take a few seconds before the vehicle engaged gear forward.smell of burning fluid came from the sonata.this was a third and final incident with the power train. Previous incidents involved hard shifts that threw passengers back into their seats and sluggish response merging on freeway.

Filed Dec 20, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 105,000 miles · FL

Arriving at busy intersect when accelerators and brakes ceased to work all dash lights began flashing and I was fortunate enough for light to be green and was able to coast to a stop at shoulder through intersection w flashers and horn blowing ! I restarted car and pulled into a local business w a clunking noise!! Was told by my mechanic who has regularly serviced this vehicle that it was the engine ! Why brake/acceleration not working ?? I was told he's had 3 other sonatas in this month that 'just burned up all the oil ' without a light on or anything. I could have been on s busy highway and killed in addition to risk to others.