The steering wheel is very loose as if some bolts are missing or have came loose.
2013 Hyundai Sonata steering complaints
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"clicking" or "popping" noise in steering column that can be felt when steering. Steering wheel loose and has "slack" when steering the vehicle while in motion.
I was driving down the road and crossed over some railroad tracks. Once I crossed the railroad tracks and began to come up a hill, my car began to stall. Suddenly, my car's gas pedal would not work, then my brakes stopped working, and then all of my dashboard lights came on (as picture) I was going about 45 MPH and I had no way of stopping my vehicle and had to use my emergency brake to stop my vehicle. I got my car to stop in the middle of the road and I could not crank my car up or move it out of the road. I could not turn my steering wheel and my whole car locked up and became unmovable. I do not understand why everything else failed and I almost wrecked into a wooded area in the middle of a curve on the busy road. I had to call police to control traffic and to keep me and my vehicle safe. I went to tuscaloosa hyundai in alabama and they said that my cars engine suddenly went out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. While driving 75 MPH, the vehicle veered left and right and was difficult to drive straight. Also, while the vehicle was in park, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise when being turned. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 52,000.
The steering wheel has developed extensive play and has a "thump" noise that is felt when the car is sitting idle. During driving the column has play the is making the vehicle hard to control, although not to a very large extend, it was not there before. Steering play form center is about 3 inches when before it had none. During driving on a city road the steering is a challenge to maintain, bumps make it feel a if the column is loose the car sways in lane if driver is not paying close attention. Its been checked and everything seems to be tight, wheels and axles seem ok.
It's something going wrong with the steering wheel colum when I drive it's making a clicking sound and the steering wheel gets loose and it does this every where I drive it and it's getting worse
Takata recall there is a rattling inside the steering wheel that should not be taken place I called the hyundai dealership here in cleveland ohio. Rick case hyundai located at east 200th street and they said there was no recall when I call them. They told me I can pay $250 to have it repaired. So I really need some help so I can get this repaired without have to pay $250. My vehicle was running very fine until I went to drive her one day and rattling started in the steering wheel for no reason. Since then if I hit above 60 it starts shaking and rattling for no reason. Thank you
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 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 contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same symptoms as listed in the manufacturer's extended warranty: txx7 (steering). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
Steering column is making a loud clunking noise that sounds like loose linkage, especially when the car hits a bump . Bushing is gone/ missing?
My steering is making a rattling noise when hitting a bump in the road and or making a left turn. Looking it up online it is defective and can cause an accident while driving the car. My car just passed the warranty and the dealer will not fix it. This is dangerous and I should not have to pay for a defective.
The steering column makes a horrible clanking noise that is getting worse.
I have a 2013 hyundai sonata and I'm constantly having to change the back/front lights. They keep going out and the light bulbs are cheap. The back tail light has melted the socket and plastic so now I have to purchase a whole new one. Also everytime I turn the steering wheel there is a really bad clicking sound and the engine also stalls and the thing goes all the way between 3 and 4 and then the car finally jerks and moves forward.
The steering column makes a horrible clanking noise that is getting worse. I have spoken to several friends who have the same make and model and are experiencing the same issue. I've had the car for 2 years now and it is progressively worse.
My hyundai sonata 2013 steering column makes a clunk and knocking sound when turning the steering wheel. And recently it is getting worse especially when going over bumps and raises a cause of awareness as it is a manufacturing defect. I took it to the dealership, with an inspection and was told steering coupler needs replacement. At at 130, 000 miles I am out of warranty.
Recently, clicking sound whenever turning steering wheel. Problem has been reported by many other owners, and hyundai has extended warranty for this fix, for cars under 100k miles or 10yrs. My car only has 91876 miles and is a 2013 (5yrs old). Oild change due at 94874. Have not been driving car since then. Taking it to hyundai service.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. While turning the steering wheel in either direction, a clicking noise was present and the steering wheel moved out of position. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (hyundai of philadelphia in philadelphia, pa) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.
The steering column should be defective, the wheel has a gap when you are driving and sound like metal vs metal, the same sensation when you get a bump, something in the steering column down there looks like unattached and sounds metal vs metal
Nothing has happened so far but it has a really bad steering problems. It seems so sensitive but I read on edmunds that a lot of people are have similar problems with this year make model and year also. It goes to the right and left a lot and won't stay straight. That is unsafe. Please have hyundai look into this.
Knocking in steering column, especially when going over bumps. Took to dealership, with only external inspection was told steering coupler needs replacement. At at 120, 000 miles out of warranty.
Steering clunk when stopped testing side to side movement. Loud, in cab. Possible steering coupler failure. Unknown without disassembly. Potential for steering failure, causing accident. May be cause for off track steering issue while traveling on the highway. A previous complaint was made to local dealership that the vehicle does not hold course (steering line), forcing constant corrections with steering wheel to drive straight (or in desired direction of travel). Gives a feeling that tires are "tracking in a grooved highway" when you are on a smooth roadway at highway speeds 65mph.
This has been an issue from day one since I purchased the car used in january 2018. First drive to work. The problem is that the steering sticks at highway speeds 50-75 MPH. As one drives down the road, you are always making little adjustments to keep the car going straight or while in a long sweeping bend or turn. My car will catch or stick in the straight up steering position or when making long sweeping turns. Instead of the steering wheel moving smoothly while make these adjustments, the steering will stick and cause you to over steer. Makes you have to use force to get the wheel to move out of its stuck position. It tends to wear you out because you're constantly fighting with the steering. I deal with this daily as my commute is 90 miles a day to work on the highway. I have read numerous complaints on other sites as well. I have taken it to the dealer, and they have adjusted the steering mode. The car works fine at city speeds(0-50mph) but tends to really stiffin and gets "sticky" at highway speeds. I feel this is really going to cause accidents. Being the car jerks to the side when adjusting. This really needs to be addressed, as it is a safety concern for myself and others.
The steering in this car is faulty and it's becoming dangerous. I don't have the issue every time I drive it, but it's happening more often as of late. When making a right or left turn the car will over turn (quickly jerk) towards the curve or towards oncoming traffic even when switching lanes on the highway it does this at times. I'll have to regain control in order to not hit the car next to me. This has been going on since I brought the car which was two summers ago. I will put the day it happened last below.
My hyundai sonata 2013 steering column has always made a clunk sound when turning the steering wheel, recently it is getting worse and raises a cause of awareness as it is a manufacturing defect that apparently keeps being reported on this vehicle. Two personal mechanics and autonation have ad said it is the most common problem with my type of vehicle. I am afraid it will lock on me while driving causing an accident of any kind due to negligence of the governed standards required by law to protect consumers vehicle purchases. I deeply request and highly insist the government investigate the apparently most common problem of this vehicle before it becomes something to haunt the company in regret.
Severe clunk from steering column. When the wheel is initially turns, there is a short amount of "play" before a loud clunk can be heard. This is also heard going over bumps. I feel this may be something coming loose and can lead to problems with steering.
Severe loose play & clunk in steering column and steering wheel. Steering wheel shaking while driving & loss of control and trouble staying in lane. Vehicle only has 4,200mi's.
My steering wheeled locked while I was driving. I was turning to the right to get over and all of sudden it locked while going at a speed of approximately 50 MPH. I was not able to regain control before I wrecked. When the officer arrived on seen he could not move the car because the steering wheel was still locked. So he had to use his car to push my car out of traffics way. The amount of damaged done they want to total the car. ...updated 10/17/17 *bf updated 7/27/18
Car shakes a little bit at highway speeds. The problem is a loud popping noise when turning. Typically in parking lots at slower speeds. Do not hear the popping when driving ever. You can also sit in the car with the car running, turn the wheel either direction and when you turn the wheel back you can feel and hear the popping in the steering wheel and continue going back and forth producing the popping noise and vibration with every turn of the wheel. Had everything checked at private mechanic and the inner tie rods were replaced. Did not resolve the issue. The car had the engine replaced at 90000 miles related to another recall. Charged me 400 dollars for a new starter at that time when nothing was wrong with the starter prior to the engine seizing. The car now has 99900 miles on it, but the popping noise has been present since 94000 miles. One mechanic says it is rack and pinion another is saying eps needs replaced. I am calling the dealership tomorrow but both are costly repairs and a safety issue. Now the traction control light is on.
Was at a repair shop last week and was told I needed to look into a recall for my steering wheel. It makes a loud noise when adjusted or when wheel turned like a clunk noise. When I checked my VIN # it showed no recall. So now I' am a bit concerned that maybe my VIN, make and model didn't show affected by this recall but is affected. Thank you
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. While driving above 60 MPH, there was an abnormal vibration in the steering wheel. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an unknown tire shop. The mechanic replaced all four tires, mounted, and balanced the wheels; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to rick case hyundai roswell (11446 alpharetta hwy, roswell, ga 30076, (855) 254-5294) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering coupler failed. The vehicle was previously repaired per a warranty program; however, the vehicle exceeded the 100,000 mile limitation. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 113,487.
When driving on highway or speeds over 55 MPH steering doesn't seem to adjust its hard to take turns when going over bumps or uneven roads the steering wheel rattles it's scary to drive on highways because of the hard time turning on the highway
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