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The steering wheel makes a loud clucking noise when turning left and right, while driving and while stationary. The steering wheel also shakes when driving on the highway and feels loose like it will come off.
The steering wheel column makes a loud clicking noise when you turn it to the wheel left and to the right. Also when going over bumps the steering column makes the same loud noise. This is very disconcerting due to the potential dangerous situation. This should definitely be a recall due to the high possibility of something catastrophic happening while driving the car. This should be a recall due to the number of people having this same problem!!
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While operating the vehicle, a loud knocking noise and vibration were present from the steering wheel when turning in either direction. The dealer diagnosed that the electronic coupling inside the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,451. Updated 06/07/17 the consumer stated the steering column was making a loud knocking sound when the steering wheel was turned. The steering wheel would shake while driving and became loose as if it were going to separate. Updated 09/07/2017
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving various speeds, the power steering malfunctioned. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the steering column. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.
Popping noise when turning the steering wheel left or right while the car is in motion especially in a tight maneuver when parking or backing up. After reading about many complaints on the internet where some drivers have even lost T;heir power steering completely, I am of the opinion that a recall is warranted as this is definitely a safety issue. The culprit in most of the complaints seems to be an inexpensive part made of rubber or neoprene called a "flexible motor driven power steering coupling". as this part begins to fail, serious steering problems begin to appear which could lead to injury or even death.
- Conyers, GA, USA
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The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving various speeds, a loud knocking sound was heard coming from the steering column. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that there was a loose rod in the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.
My 2012 Hyundai Sonata steering wheel makes clunking noise when it is turned. The steering wheel also rattles when the car is going at high speed or going over rougher surface. This was reported by the previous owner of the vehicle also and it appears to be getting worse.
Steering wheel is loose, vibrates, clicks, very loose steering, not good control seems the steering wheel is defective somehow because there is a lot of play in the steering wether driving straight or turning
Steering wheel would make a clacking noise when the steering wheel was turned or when going over bumps in the road. The speed of the vehicle did not matter. An audible click could be heard when the wheel was turned to the right. When the car went over any speed bumps or pot holes, a clacking noise could be heard from inside the steering wheel. Took it to the dealership and found that the steering coupler was completely worn down. It started very subtly for a few months, but then within a month, would make noise with even the slightest movements or bumps.
On 9/29/2016, I reported an issue to the dealership (jim burke automotive) with the steering making a loud thump when turning (slightly). The service person reported "car needs mdps coupling" and the charge would be $350(!). I expressed a concern that this was not a recall or covered by the manufacturer. I believe it to be a safety issue. I've seen many postings on the internet about this problem and that the part involved has been redesigned 2 or 3 times. Additionally, a respected local repair (robe manns) refused to make the repair and that I should take it to the dealer for warranty repair. I also understand (according to the manufacturer) that the repair would have been covered if the car had under 50,000 miles. The problem is that the issue starts well before 50,000 miles but does not seem significant because it is so subtle. I also understand that this was a reported problem on the 2011 model year and may have had a recall - if so, the 2012 should also because it is still a problem. The problem occurs at any speed or even stopped when turning.
I am the owner of a 2012 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T. We've had the vehicle for almost five years, and about six months ago, we starting noticing a "clicking" sound in the steering wheel column. What makes it even more alarming is that the loud clicking sound happens while driving and while hitting any bump on the road. This is definitely very alarming, especially after investigating and finding out that there are a ton of complaints for the same in this 2012 vehicle, as well as earlier models. The conclusion appears to be the steering coupling (a rubber), where there was already a recall for older models but not this 2012 Hyundai Sonata. This is very concerning as my entire family is at risk of a car accident, including two small children. Please investigate and/or have a recall for what should have been fixed already on newer models. This is very urgent.
My Hyundai Sonata has had a really loud and annoying rattling sound coming from the steering wheel since maybe last year. It started out little to no noise at all and now almost a year later, even driving causes it to rattle. If I hit a bump, it's so loud that it scares my passengers. I have also noticed that I am unable to, at very random times, keep control of steering for a second or two. This is getting too dangerous for my comfort! I have called Hyundai on this and they have told me that this issue is with the steering column and that it is a recall item for 2011. This should be extended to 2012 as well. A video can be emailed or uploaded upon request.
Whether in motion or not in motion, steering makes a loud clicking noise when turned side to side, it feels loose. While in motion, on highway, steering will begin to wobble and shake uncontrollably, then stops as suddenly as it started.
75,000 miles, Hyundai dealership informing me I have a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel. Apparently it is a common problem with a plastic spider gear and dealership wants $489 to replace. Car could lose steering control. I see on the internet this is a widely reported issue but no recalls?
The steering wheel is making a clicking sound and has a little slack in it. I took it to a local repair shop they sent me to the dealer saying that he seen so many of them he knows it has to be a recall by now and that they should take care of the cost. My husband called Nissan's complaint center and they made arrangements for me to have a loaner car. I was to bring the car in to be looked at the following morning at 7:30 when I arrived I was supposed to see a woman name holly she was very rude she told me that she wasn't giving me a loaner because it's no longer under warranty and then I'd have to pay full price for the repair which is $180 more than what I was quoted at the local car pair shop. I was told by a few Hyundai owners that it was a recall item however it was on 2011 I believe that this should be a recall item on 2012 as well. This problem happens on the highway I'm just local streets every time you hit a bump it has a terrible rattle I believe it's on safe just a matter time that the power steering is going to go out and I think that they need to make the repair. However I'm on jury duty as I explained to them for the next six weeks I happen to have today off but I don't know when I'll have another day off and it's a long day.
The steering wheel column makes a loud clicking noise when you turn it to the left and to the right. When you travel over 50 mph the steering wheel shakes violently and makes a loud noise. When you go over any bumps the steering column makes the same loud noise. I do not feel comfortable driving the car as it feels like the steering wheel is going to break off. This is extremely dangerous. This should definitely be a recall due to the high possibility of something catastrophic happening while driving the car. I have taken it to the shop and it is going to cost approximately $400 to fix for a part that cost only $4. this part should be a recall!!!!!!!!!!!!!! listen to your consumers as this is a dangerous condition.
This vehicle has had electrical problems from the very beginning. As well as the horrible ticking (cylinders not injectors!) mainly at first was the radio would go out. Was not even a month after purchase, dealers answer was to "remove the fuse and push back in and it will work". so I did, shady but I did. Then cruise would not work, would have to pull over shut off vehicle then maybe it would work. Next my car kept burning out headlamps. Friggin expensive (I use silver silverstar ultra headlights for long trips) I'm now on my 8th set. I even contacted the manufacturer to complain about their cheap headlights! oops! then the clicking and popping started with the front wheels first only in reverse then all the time especially while turning. I was past the warranty and because I didn't ask about it before my warranty expired they didn't fix it!!! then the crazy electrical stuff started! my dome light stopped working right so I had to turn it off completely. Then parking tail light stopped working. Finally I went through my third battery and took it to the dealer to ask what all this crappie as about, oh it's a bad battery, you know they do go bad they said. Well thank god I purchased extended warranty they fixed an axle, clock spring replaced buttons on steering wheel, I had to buy a new battery and still the problem persisted. Recently after this whole ordeal I started with the dealer in August and didn't get my car fixed and back to me until almost christmas! got my car back tail light still doesn't work, cruise is somewhat fixed radio did it again and guess what, the headlight burned out again a week after I picked up the car!!! arrrggghhhh! I went and bought a new set of headlights (because they always tell you to replace in pairs) and guess what even the brand new bulb doesn't work!!! I spent almost 30K on this car and my 18K corolla was way better! functioning.
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- Stafford, VA, USA