When turning, the wheel clicks and thuds sideways as if loose. The steering coupler seems to be the culprit.
2013 Kia Optima steering complaints
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Tl* the contact's wife owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated that while his grand-daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed to operate as needed. The contact was unaware if any warning light illuminated when the failure occurred. The contact's grand-daughter took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective power steering. The dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Steering wheel clicks constantly when turning any direction.
The steering has play in it. It clicks. When driving, the tiniest bump causes a clanking, rattle throughout the steering column, and steering wheel. Causes loss of control at times.
The gearbox yoke plug detaches whenever you drive and hit a bump or pothole causing the steering wheel to make a noise. The noise worsens as you drive no matter if you're turning a corner but especially when driving over any type of rough or bumpy road condition. You can hear the noise in the steering even when you're stationary and are turning the wheel. There apparently is a recall on this same component for earlier kia optima's years and beyond, but not on the 2013.
I started noticing a sound coming from steering wheel sounds like a clank or clunck when I move steering wheel back and forth moving or not still makes sound when I hit bumps in road it makes sound it doesn't matter if car is on or off moving or still it still does it , it's got worse the noise is louder and happens more times now .
The steering wheel makes a wear noise, like parts are getting loose when I move the steering wheel the lightest. It sounds dangerous and not safe at all. It also sounds when driving no matter the surface.
When I'm driving at any speed and on any surface driving over the slightest bump the steering wheel makes a clanking sound also the car is pulling to the right my front tires are wearing out on the upperoutside of the tire the part of tire that touches the road. I have looked on web to see if anyone else has had a issue with this what I found was that it may be the steering coupler. It's getting worse I'm afraid it's not going to turn one of these days because of what's going on.
After having work done on the last recall, I noticed there is a rattling near the steering wheel on every bump in the road I hit. It doesn't matter how big or small. The steering wheel shakes and the rattling has since then gotten louder and worse. I fear there is something loose either within the steering wheel and components or the bars underneath. I cannot seem to find exactly what it is but its on the front driver side of the car. It is only happening while the vehicle is in motion.
When I am driving more than 65 MPH, my steering wheel shakes for 3 seconds, stops, and then continues until I go under 65 MPH. When I drive over a bump or object, it shakes as well. There is a loud clicking when turn the wheel left or right.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated that while driving at speeds above 50 MPH, the steering wheel vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed a front wheel alignment however, the failure recurred. The cause of the failure was not determined. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
When driving the vehicle the steering wheel is making a clacking noise. The steering wheel is loose
The steering wheel makes a clicking sound when you turn it while stationary and driving. While driving the steering wheel shakes really bad and makes a really loud rattling sound.
Every time hi turn the car left or right it makes a severe clunking sound now vibrates going down the road my mother's car same type does the same thing.
Steering wheel slips while turning left or right
There is a loud clanking noise when steering or hitting bumps. This happens over time and has significantly gotten worse. It seems to be unsafe now and my vehicle is even below 100k miles so this should not be an issue at all.
Stering wheel feels like is getting stuck when turning left or right.stering wheel has a sizeable play.it seems that is getting worst both problems.
While steering the steering wheel make a clicking sound almost like something is broken. This steering issue happens whether stationary or moving. The sound only happens while turning the steering wheel.
The steering is making a vibrating, clicking noise. It does this while driving, turning even if the vehicle is off and stationary.
There is a problem with the steering. Making a clicking when turning the wheel from left to right the wheel feels like it's slipping
My electronic stability control box had to be replaced with only 66,000 miles. The steering became bumpy with noise. It happened when slightly turning the wheel in either direction.
On interstate 675 north-ga car stalled, lost power to the engine, eps light, check engine light, oil light came on on the instrument panel, no power steering. I had to cross two lanes of interstate traffic to try to make it safely to the shoulder. My car wouldn't turn over or start. I let the car sit for an hour and tried again to start it. I received no notice of any recalls from the dealer or the manufacturer. It was a dangerous situation to be in on the interstate or anywhere for that matter.
My car has been making a very loud clicking sound in the steering. I also have a hard time steering as it pulls and it shakes and will steering.. It very scary and it feels like its going to lock up at times. The car only has 23,000 miles on it.. Garage kept.
While driving or at an idling position when the steering wheel is straight and you move it left or right about an inch there is a clicking noise. It also does this while driving at any speed. It's been going on for about 3wks now. I called the recall corporate office and apparently there are no recalls for this however, there are now 120 complaints for this same problem... Is something going to be done or are we waiting for an accident to happen??
Back in 2016 the steering recall issue was repaired on my vehicle. In fed 2017 during the 50k mile warranty inspection kia replaced the power steering assembly. About a week ago my steering began to have the same issue, lots of play in the steering wheel, vibrations felt through the pedals into the steering. Kia is now saying it has nothing to do with the recall that it is normal wear and tear. I have never heard of normal wear and tear to a vehicle steering shaft or assembly. While driving the steering is vibrating and does not feel totally connected to the wheels.
The steering sticks and there is obvious evidence of resistance while driving. I took it to patterson kia in arlington, tx and they performed a software update. This is a mechanical issue and of great safety concerns. This is subsequent to prior recall service performed on the steering.
The ignition switch won't turn, car seems to be on even though lets aren't in ignitiinnswitch, radio comes on but car let stick in on position and won't turn..doors won't lock unless key is used
There is a small rubber-like coupling in the steering mechanism. It failed and produced about a quarter turn of slack in the steering wheel. In reading to online posts it appears that failure is common. The parts technician at the kia dealership didn't need to look up the part number...he just reached in a drawer nearby and pulled a new one out. The problem changed from a occasional click to very sloppy steering while driving on a 2 mile stretch of rutted road at approximately 10 MPH.. I have attached a picture of the failed part and one of the new part.
Takara recall: my engine had been knocking/shaking for a good minute now. When I have it running and hood open it's just vibrating extremely hard and constantly.I've noticed it wants to stall or no shift correctly after a dead stop and something going into 3rd gear. Even while just idling I can feel the engine shaking the whole car from inside.
The steering wheel just started making a clicking sound and it shacks when I was driving
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