While driving normally on the highway I received the "Hybrid Safety Warning: Do Not Drive!" error. The engine began sputtering uncontrollably, the brakes weren't fully responsive and I lost power steering. Thankfully I was able to coast down the road and pull over. If this had happened in traffic I can't imagine an accident would not have happened. Not being able to brake safely or steering properly while your engine is sputtering out of control is terrifying and a MAJOR mistake in design and implementation.
2014 Hyundai Sonata steering complaints
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My car has been at the dealer since 5/3 which i had an appointment for the TXXI engine failure and fuel pump 227 recalls. I was driving my lights all came on and the car decelerated and wouldn't speed up anymore the steering wheel also got tight.i just got oil change at the end of March and haven't been any long distances. I was told 2 days later that my car was being diagnosed it is now 5/10 and I'm still being told my car is being diagnosed with absolutely no update, they also refuse to give me a rental car or provide a out of house rental... They are making me pay out of pocket for rentals then can only post for reimbursement which isn't guaranteed after the work is done but cannot give me any type of word on even when the diagnostic will be done. I asked if they have any order to diagnosing like is it in order he said no i said so someone can bring their car in after mine and get completed before for same thing just depending on which the technician decides to do the advisor said yes candidly. I've been calling for updates and have not received anything other than the diagnosis is still not done after 7 days. I'm paying for a car that i don't have access to and it's not being expedited in order. When i dropped the car off they said it would take 4 days tops with are they starting my car then not finishing.
Check Charging system warning pops on and the car slowly loses power. Steering and braking are effected. So many people with this issue. It's scary. No highway driving for me!
The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated there was play in the steering wheel while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where an unknown repair was completed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle made abnormal sounds while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there were metal shavings in the engine oil. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the steering wheel loosened up inadvertently and she lost control of the vehicle. The contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle failed to respond, causing the vehicle to crash into two occupied vehicles. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained a seat belt mark, and soreness on the neck and shoulders. The contact also sustained numbness in the right hand. The contact later sought medical assistance. The occupants of the other vehicle did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was awaiting to be totaled. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
Just recently my 2014 Hyundai Sonata started making a clicking noise when it goes over 35MPH I've had it inspected by two shops and they do not know where it's coming from. Less than a week later my car died while I was driving with my two children and the smell of burnt something was coming from inside the vehicle it seemed. The car only flashed the check engine light before it stalled. I do regular maintenance
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering column started to shake and was making popping noises. The contact safely parked the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the flexible steering coupler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.
The coupling linkage in the steering system has a piece that is deteriorating. This causes the steering mechanism to slip and then clunks into place after turning the wheel a few centimeters. I have spoken with the mechanic about this he states this is a common issue with the Hyundai vehicles. The replacement of the part is extremely cheap but the labor cost is huge as the steering column has to be opened up and closed.
My steering system is loose and make the car hard to control at times. I have had a front end alignment done which has not helped. I have hyundai about the problem but have not gotten any help in this problem. I understand the the steering wheel coupler is made of plastic. This problem happens on any street or highway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the steering wheel would shake, vibrate and made a clicking sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed it as steering column failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Greenway hyundai of the shoals (122 us-43, tuscumbia, al 35674) was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle was over the 100,000 miles warranty coverage. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,000.
As I was driving my car one day my wheel suddenly became stiff, I was unable to steer. I almost hit two cars while driving, on my dash the wheel logo with an exclamation point came on and sleepy road icon as well. I almost lost my life that day, I went to an advanced auto part because I felt like it was a power steering problem, I bought power steering fluid only to find out that my car is electric power steering. I turned off my car and the icons went away, the next day it did the same thing out of nowhere but thankfully I was in a clear road. This defect has put a risk on my life and will to others, please recall this vehicle.
I was driving the vehicle on a highway going no more than 45 MPH and all the lights came on and it shut completely off. I tried to get a jump but it still didn't do anything. There was no engine lights or anything on my dashboard besides eco. The car hasn't had any issues at all. For some strange reason my steering wheel been locking a lot.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel shook violently with an abnormal sound. Additionally, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred once and the vehicle was taken to merced volkswagen kia hyundai wholesale parts (1530 w. Main st, merced, ca 95340) where the engine was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
Steering column feels to have play when I turn the steering wheel in either left or right direction
While driving on the highway, apx 70mph, occasionally my 2014 sonata gls will completely die. This has happened at least 10 times not in the last two months, always when the car is in motion usually at highway speeds. The dash lights all go black, radio cuts off, and engine dies, for apx 2-3 seconds, and then usually turns itself back on like it never died. Occasionally though the car will not turn itself back on. When it dies, the steering also becomes very stiff and the brakes are extremely hard to use. My car has only 112xxx miles and has always been serviced regularly. There has never been any check engine light on or any codes stored when checked. I've contacted hyundai service center multiple times. Each time they tell me that they can't help me, there are no recalls and I should 'check my battery connections'. I have, they are all fine. I'm very concerned for the safety of myself and my three children. Three mechanics now have checked out the car and they can't seem to find any problems.
Steering gets real loose due to a defective steering wheel coupler. Causes a lot of play in steering wheel when you turn. The coupler is made out of plastic I think and it wears against metal.
I had took the car to dodge city ks to get the recall fixed for the engine and they said they changed the rods that where defective and as I was driving the engine started making a clicking noise and does not want to drive, shakes as I can tell nothing was fixed than I just got another recall for the fuel tube.
Sometimes when you are driving, the steering wheel will jerk in either about 2 inches. It is not enough to force you into the other lane but enough to scare you. When you try to correct it, the steering wheel seems to be hard to turn like it is locked. If I turn the wheel back the other way the attempt to steer normally, the wheel is loose and normal. Speed is not a factor as this has happened at various speeds from 35 to 70 ph. I asked the dealer about this and they "test drive it but could not replicate it". I was told they could keep it for a week and let someone drive it around and they would try to figure it out. In the meantime, I would be without a car. Also, there is an electrical buzzing noise coming out from under my dashboard behind the speedometer. I have actually called a couple different dealers and let them listen to it but no one knows what it is. My local dealer want s to again keep my car for a week to investigate. I took it to them while it was making the noise and the computer said nothing was wrong. This seems to be related to the climate control system according to my experimentation with the noise and changing the settings on the climate control. Both issues have been reported to my dealer since about 4 months after I bought the car. When I asked the dealer for documentation, no one actually put my complaints in the system.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving about 15-25 MPH an abnormal noise was heard coming from the steering column. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
When I turn my steering wheel either left or right there is a knocking/clunking in the steering column. This happens whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary. Also, while the vehicle is in motion and I drive over a rough spot or dip in the road or cross a rr track, the steering wheel shakes and rattles. I understand this is a worn rubber cushion in the steering column and costs upwards of $300 to repair. The issue/item was a recall on 2011-2013 sonata's, but not on the 2014. This appears to be an ongoing issue with the sonata. Why haven't the newer models been recalled as well?
My 2014 hyundai sonata gls whines when accelerating, and my steering wheel clicks when turning right and left. The clicking has been going on for months; I noticed the whining on 01/10/2020. The whining only occurs when in motion on city streets and freeway/highway; not when braking or when starting up or turning off.
When turning the steering wheel it makes a clicking or knocking noise. Maybe the rubber coupler is worn out.
I purchased a car from toyota of hollywood in march of 2019. At the time of purchase the dealer kept vehicle for 1 day to make service repairs to the brakes. I brang vehicle back to the dealership in april of 2019 because of noises being heard from car ( brake noises, rocky noises, water rushing forward) but was told by service manager that noises were normal. I brang vehicle back to dealership in august of 2019 at 8am because of additional noises being heard from car (explained to employee) but was told to make an appointment. I called and made an appointment for the same morning at 9am. Car was diagnosed with multiple issues ( brakes, rotors, axle). Management (ray and michael ) made the decision to hold my car without consent due to safety issues. It has been held without my consent since friday, august 30th 2019. Bid patrol was called by managers because they did not want to speak with me or release my vehicle and asked the patrol that I leave premises without my car. I have made multiple attempts to contact the dealership by phone, email and an in person visit( with police escort) but have been unsuccessful in obtaining my vehicle. Visited dealership on monday, september 2nd with a police escort and was not allowed on premises. Manager would not speak to me, would not release vehicle and requested I contact service manager michael. The service manager did not respond to any of my calls, voicemails or emails throughout the week. On friday,september 6th 2019 I made another in person visit( with police escort because managers did not want me on premises) and managers did not want to speak with me. An employee was sent in place of manager to speak with me and I was able to obtain my vehicle but none of the safety issues were fixed( brakes, rotors, axle). I was given documents I did not want to sign but signed only to get my vehicle released to me.
The issue started to occurred recently when the vehicle reached 98,000miles on the odometer. I did a little troubleshooting myself and realize where the noise (clunk) was coming from. I came to a conclusion the steering column coupler , a rubber material that sit before the steering shaft was going bad. We never received by mail that hyundai motor america was conducting such recall and that it was imminent to get it check out. But they added that my vehicle was expired from such recall. I believe this is a safety hazard and should be taken care of by the dealership.
I have recently noticed while trying to turn my wheel out of a parked position, that it is extremely difficult to move. I place my key in the ignition and try to turn it on it does not want to turn until I get the steering wheel turned. When it finally does and it releases the key to turn, I began to notice that when I am turning the steering wheel left or right it makes a "clunking sound". I am also beginning to notice a light clunking while driving at a lower seed when I am turning either left or right. It makes me nervous that the steering might go out while I am driving and I won't have control of the car. The car is 5 years old and just under 100k. I have gone online to a few hyundai forums and I am seeing many, many others witht hte same complaint yet I'm not seeing a recall on this. My fear is that someone may get terribly injured before something is done.
Around 115,000 miles my 2014 sonata developed a loud clicking from steering column when turning or going over sharp bump. Steering has developed some "play" (no steering response) in wheel-neutral position. Problem is getting worse over time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel made a clicking sound. In addition, the vehicle also veered from left to right and right to left. The vehicle was taken to holler hyundai (1150 north orlando avenue, winter park, fl 32789, (407) 628-4343) where it was diagnosed that the steering coupling needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
The steering wheel keeps clicking when you turn it and hitting bumps in the road. Cause it to jam an be in safe
Noticed while parked in driveway, turning steering wheel left or right a clunking sound observed...also noticed clunk while driving at low speed in city, turning left or right? Car just went over 40k miles after 4 years of use, purchased new. Went to hyundai forums page, this seems to be an on going problem in sonata's years 2011-2014.
The car was token the dealer, where it was bought, since they had told us they had some repairing to do but the car stayed the same. The engine makes a very unpleasant noise, every time. With the steering wheel, while turning left, it semi gets stuck. In order for that to not happen, you basically have turn it right away. It is at very high risk due to the fact that if it would manage to get stuck, it may cause an unnecessary accident. When it comes to the wheels, every time it turns left or right it makes a very rocky noise. We have called time and time for a reparation or to at least have something done. No one has seemed to really care nor catch their attention.
Since I bought this car in oct 2014 I've had problems with the lights. I can be driving and they cut off. I can turn on my turn signal and the lights go out. Or I'll be driving and the inside lights come on by themselves. When I drive my steering wheel shakes.
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