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.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,600
Average Mileage:
45,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. repair power steering (1 reports)
2011 Hyundai Sonata steering problems

steering problem

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Owner Comments

problem #1

Aug 122015

Sonata GLS 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles

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

Power Steering went out....next day then took to local dealer....but then steering worked......paid $185 to diagnose......Says there is a fault code showing up...suggested to replace part for $1600. Part needs to be ordered because it is not in stock...Well since it worked....i drove it another 5000 miles & then it went out again.

Dealer says it is a "safety" issues but I still have to pay for the part. In California the Lemon laws apply, I need a good attorney to get my $$$ back... If it is a safety issue because steering can lock up--it should be covered by the best warranty in the business.

- tmoliks, Glendale, CA, US

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