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Thumping Noise Over Bumps
2011 Hyundai Sonata
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Hyundai dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2011 Sonata has a seriously defective engine that seizes without warning. It was awarded the dubious honor of being the first CarTalk / CarComplaints Turd of the Week in late September 2015.
A class action lawsuit was filed in May 2015 against Hyundai that claims the 2.4L Sonata engine is defective. More info here.
6.6
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $270
- Average Mileage:
- 78,600 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 10 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace steering coupler (7 reports)
- not sure (3 reports)
steering problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Steering wheel felt off and had a ticking noise when turning left/right. When driving, every little pothole or bump on road will cause a loud "thunk" or rattle, as if the steering wheel was loose.
- Jackson C., San Francisco, US