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Freeway speeds the steering wheel sticks either center or when turning it will stay stuck causing the car to swerve when pulled. Force has to be used to unstick the steering wheel it feels like a magnet is in the steering wheel and it should not feel like that. It's happened plenty times starting about a month ago I was told it was normal when I got the car and it gradually got worse. I bought a car early may the dealer called back and told me I had to return it for a different car due to my 'income and credit' which they were aware about when I got the car but the dealer gave false info to the bank which caused me issues. And this Sonata 2013 was the only car they said they could give me.
The steering column started making a clunking or bumping noise when moving it at a slow speed. The steering also seemed a bit loose. I took it to a service station and was told that everything was "tight" and that it's probably nothing serious. However, I've read reports about others having similar experiences and being told it could be a failing steering coupler that could lead to loss of control. I'm trying to ascertain if this is something I should be concerned about.
The steering wheel sticks and/or temporarily locks while driving. The wheel while driving between 40 mph and faster doesn't recenter and feels like it locks or sticks because the driver has to forcibly recenter the wheel. The car has 97,699 miles. 2 months ago jim click Hyundai replaced power steering motor assembly $910 out of pocket costs. The repair did not fix this problem. Returned to same dealership on 12/9/19 service advisor did an alignment. The problem still remains.
The steering has become very jerky. They have already replaced the steering column once at 50000 miles but have refused to replace it now stating that it is out of warranty car has 96000 miles at present. We feel this problem could be very dangerous car was in motion on a highway when it got bad but does it all the time when driving Hyundai started a case # 16436714 its hard to believe they would not want to fix an issue like this
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 20 mph and making a right turn, the steering wheel and brakes seized. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle slid into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,037.
- Lewisburg, TN, USA
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Steering column clunking noise and extra play in handling. I have seen numerous complaints on-line and it's a common problem of the steering coupler gear. This could lead to a dangerous loss of steering control. This should be a recall as dealers want $300 for replacement. The problem occurs anytime steering wheel is turned but when driving it is especially pronounced in reverse and turning.
STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHEN YOU PUT THE KEY IN TO UNLOCK IT YOU CAN'T TURN THE STEERING WHEEL SOMETIMES BECAUSE IT SO TIGHTLY LOCKED THAT WEAK PEOPLE ELDERLY PEOPLE CAN'T TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO START THE CAR AND THEY CAN BE STRANDED OUT IN THE HEAT ANOTHER TYPE PROBLEMS SO MAKES IT VERY DANGEROUS WE PRESENTED THIS TO THE STATE AND HAD A IMPARTIAL MEDIATOR WHO ACTUALLY WAS PARTIAL BECAUSE SHE COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL SHE HAD TO HAVE HELP FROM HYUNDAI TO TURN IT AND NOTHING WAS DONE OF IT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS TO THIS DAY WHERE MY MOM CAN'T START HER CAR. IT'S WHEN THE CAR IS OFF AND KEY IS OUT AND HAPPENS MORE OFTEN WHEN THE WHEELS ARE TURNED IN ANY DIRECTION. IT'S ON THE 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA AND ALL YEARS. CALL ME [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at low speeds, there was an abnormal clicking noise detected from the steering wheel when it was turned left or right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the steering coupler bushing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,737.
Just recently my steering wheel started having a clicking sound when turned in either direction it is getting worse every day.steering is real loose seems like I have less control.I was told it's probably a bushing and that there was a recall but I haven't found anything
A couple weeks back my steering wheel started clicking when turned slowly in either direction while not moving. Now its a huge clanking loud rattle every time any bump is hit with front tires. The front end guy noticed but said it was not the front suspension. Its every day and seems to be getting worse.
The steering wheel started making a loud clunking sound when I hit any sort of bump. It happened out of the blue and seems to be getting worse. There needs to be a recall on this. There are many many reviews and websites stating people have the same issue. Please fix.
Steering began rattling inside while turning - we repaired - 2 days later drove to tn visiting relatives, while coming back to ga car began making a warning sound and all the lights came on the dashboard steering started locking up powered down and stopped. Hasn't ran since
Loud clicking/sticking/hesitation of steering wheel as it is turned. Happens when vehicle is sitting still and/or moving.have to almost over correct to get it to move properly when executing curves. Serious safety issue.this appears to be a common problem for many owners of this vehicle. Why hasn't a recall been issued?
1. steering wheel: Makes a clicking noise when making any turn; sounds like loose change 2. car stops while driving: As I was driving the car shut down on me, only thing working was the electric (radio still plays)
There has been an unidentifiable click in the steering since purchased new. Makes horrible noises now when driving and when hitting slightest bumps in road. This appears to be a widespread issue and should be a recall. Our repair shop didn't want to work on it and said they thought it was a recall, but I cannot find one. Please investigate!
Immediately after purchasing my 2013 Hyundai Sonata, le, 2.0 T, in September 2013, the steering mechanism displayed slack and a clicking, thumping noise when in 'drive' or 'park' position, and whenever prodding the steering wheel in either direction. Shortly thereafter, I took my vehicle into the Hyundai of long island city dealership, where I had purchased it, and was dismissively told this was normal due to "vehicle's sophisticated electronic steering". over ensuing years, and while vehicle was still under its 5-year/60,000 mile warranty, the problem became progressively worse, eventually leading to replacement of its damaged 'flexible steering coupling' [part 56315-2K000-fff] on 08/27/19, but said repair did not correct persistent steering gear assembly problem, necessitating replacement part 56500-3Q400! respectfully, I believe this prevalent, ongoing steering gear problem should become an NHTSA 'recall' or a Hyundai technical service bulletin (tsb), since thousands of Hyundai Sonata owners are experiencing this same problem, many past their warranty periods, which is exactly how the common 'flexible steering coupling' defect recently became a tsb, and why such repairs are now being made and honored on certain vehicles past their warranty periods. I believe that my steering gear assembly problem should have been properly addressed when I first presented the issue to the dealership, back in 2013, and while my vehicle was still under its warranty! please help us investigate this vehicle's serious, widespread mechanical design/manufacturing problem, and please order or convince Hyundai motor America to cover this repair of approximately $1,200, beyond its warranty. Thank you for your prompt assistance regarding this important public safety concern, which continues to affect countless Hyundai Sonata vehicles and their owners throughout the usa.
About a week ago my steering started making a clicking sound when you turn the wheel or hit a small bump in the road. I have had my car for 2 years and 4 days. I have taken it for every recall and had my oil changed like I'm suppose to. It's just odd that it started making this noise out of the blue. Is there a recall on the steering? I know this isn't normal for a cars steering to make noises.
Takata recall, I've been experiencing brakes, my steering wheel shakes when I brake, and the exterior lights my tail lights are going off and on. All these issues were from January of 2019 current date July 27, 2019. I have taken my vehicle to the dealership and mavis tire. I got a new axle, brakes, routers, new tail lights nothing is working. It's been long overdue. Hyundai dealer wants a total of $1700 to fix. I refuse when I verbal told them there are complaint from all vehicle owners that had the same module vehicle as me. I looked and there is no recall on these issues. I told them I have three little kids and I don't feel safe driving my car anywhere because of these issues. Hyundai refuse to help!!!
Yesterday, I noticed driving that 3 sensors came on in my car. The sensors were ABS, ecs, and low tire pressure. I called my dealership immediately and stated the problem the gentleman told me to come in Thursday July 25th 2019 and that it will be free of charge for a diagnostic. Thursday morning I awoke and travel 30 minutes away to the dealership. Upon 15 minutes from my departure a 4th light illuminated on my dashboard (eps) I begin to feel tension in my steering wheel. Once I arrived at the dealership I informed them that during my route here another light came on which turned out to be electric power steering. He informed me that it was a bad ABS speed sensor and that the cost of the repair would amount to roughly $600 R. we asked two of the employees if it was safe for us to even drive they both stated yes I departed from the dealership and once I merged onto the highway my heart dropped as I seen a new light illuminate on my dashboard and it just so happened to be my check engine light my steering wheel felt as if it locked up on me I went to press the brakes and the pedal went to the ground I was about 20 ft behind another vehicle if it wasn't for the shoulder I would have crashed not only were myself and my fianc's life at risk but my unborn child also and the innocent civilians in the vehicle in front of me that I would have rear ended at 60 miles per hour this has me very upset and anxious being I almost got in a serious accident 2 week before my expected due date. I feel this is very unsafe and no car should be doing this unexpectedly, with no accidents or damage to the car. I don't know what else to do. Thank you sincerely, [xxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
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- Stockton, CA, USA