10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 1
Average Mileage:
40,753 miles

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2013 Hyundai Sonata steering problems

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2013 Hyundai Sonata Owner Comments (Page 4 of 17)

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problem #269

May 072020

Sonata

  • 151,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My steering wheel starts shaking when I go over 60mph and whenever I drive through a slightly bumpy road

- Irving, TX, USA

problem #268

Dec 202017

Sonata

  • miles
Cv axles have a knocking sound since I bought car with 50 thousand miles

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #267

Jul 192020

Sonata

  • miles
Took my car to (Hyundai sanota 2013 turbo) to dealer to get brake lights fixed and the steering wheel fixed acouple of years ago...which was covered by my warranty the underwriter notice the paint had pealed from the front bumper and stated he will have them paint the bumper after he checked with someone they stated the other owner had bumper wrapped so Hyundai not responsible... since then I've seen many of Hyundai bumbers with the same problem 🤔 #2 while driving my car last this weekend a tapping sound coming from engine so I chaged my oil...after I chaged the oil the I drove my car not even 2 miles and it seemed the tapping sound was getting worse... the oil and check engine light came on and it started knocking and shut off now my car want even start my extended warranty expired 2/2020😖

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #266

Jun 302020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 97,052 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have an unrepaired recall since February 28 2020 with no remedy availible.my steering wheel cam shaft is making a loud clicking sound.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #265

Jun 222020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 106,000 miles
I heard a loud clicking noise in the steering wheel when I made a right and left turn.

- Round Lake Beach, IL, USA

problem #264

May 012020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
Steering column is loose and appears to be getting worse.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #263

May 012020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The engine makes a noise when I drive, I keep having to replace head lights and tails every 3-4 weeks, steering wheel was making a noise I had to replace bushing. This vehicle has as been a problem.

- Lakewood, OH, USA

problem #262

May 212020

Sonata

  • 119,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle loss power steering assist without warning. The contact attempted to disconnect the battery to reset the steering module but was unsuccessful. The failure persisted. The contact parked the vehicle and the vehicle remained parked and undrivable. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #261

Jan 152020

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact then received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V121000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #260

Dec 182019

Sonata

  • miles
Vibrating and clicking within steering wheel.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #259

Mar 192020

Sonata

  • 90,100 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My 2013 90K mile Hyundai Sonata's steering has been making a cluncking/clicking noise when turned/moved from right to left. The steering wheel has noticeable play when parked and when driving at freeway speeds seems to not maintain a straight line pulls right to left. I have an appointment at the Hyundai dealer on Thursday to have it checked to see what the issue is. I will update when I hear what the problem is/remedy. It looks like from what I am ready there are many complaints on this issue.

- Murrieta, CA, USA

problem #258

Jan 092019

Sonata

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal sound was heard coming from the steering. Additionally, the steering was difficult to turn in either. The check engine warning light and air bags warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the contact was not provided a cause for the failure. The received an unknown repair. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

- Irving, TX, USA

problem #257

Jan 012018

Sonata

  • 116,000 miles
I have a 2013 Hyundai Sonata and for the past year and a half every month I'm having to replace the driver side brake light it keeps burning up and melting I have contacted Hyundai numerous times about this with no resolution to the problem from them.. for the past two years my steering column has been making a weird clicking noise in the steering is extremely loose I have contacted Hyundai about this situation as well and have taken the car to a mechanic for both reasons the brakes and the steering and they say that they are constantly having people with high on days come in with these exact same problems

- Nacogdoches, TX, USA

problem #256

Jan 012019

Sonata

  • 98,250 miles
Steering wheel has clunk when turning the wheel

- Aston, PA, USA

problem #255

Jan 012019

Sonata

  • 40,000 miles
Steering is not smooth, hard to steer, tight, making turning difficult when in motion.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

problem #254

Dec 152019

Sonata

  • 70,510 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel ceased. Additionally, while driving at low speeds the vehicle shifted roughly. The check engine warning indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the temperature sensor and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to young Hyundai 3333 wall ave, ogden, ut 84401801) 821-2737 where diagnosed the wiring harness and temperature control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 70,510.

- Morgan, UT, USA

problem #253

Jan 092020

Sonata

  • miles
When steering, a clunking noice is heard and felt as if it's loose. Was able to trace noise to the area of joint assy steering.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #252

Jul 112019

Sonata

  • 70,000 miles
While driving the car will drift to the left or right. When correcting the steering, a jerk is felt in the wheel. Recently, my passenger commented on feeling it jerking. You feel a constant pull while driving due to the car going off to the side. I have purchased new tires, had the car aligned and completely inspected for bearings, tie rod and suspension issues. Nothing was found. At times, it becomes hard to control. It has been going on a while and is becoming increasingly worse.

- Williamsport, OH, USA

problem #251

Jan 202020

Sonata

  • 25,500 miles
The flexible coupling in the steering column that connects the steering input to the servo motor is disintegrating, causing driver input to feel "sticky". the vehicle is unresponsive to small steering corrections. The vehicle is difficult to control, especially on the freeway, possibly resulting in unintentional lane departure and collision. This same issue was recalled on elantra models.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #250

Jan 012020

Sonata

  • 48,000 miles
Wheel clicking badly at all times

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

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