3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,000 miles

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problem #2

Sep 262021

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH and making a turn, the contact heard a clicking noise when making a slight turn on the vehicle. The contact felt that the steering wheel was oversteering while making slight turns in either direction. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure as a steering column coupler that was worn out and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Bloomfield, NJ, USA

problem #1

Dec 112018

Sonata

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel made a clicking noise when driving and making turns. While driving over bumps in the road, a knocking noise occurred. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to rosen Hyundai of algonquin (located at 771 S randall rd, algonquin, il 60102, (847) 854-6700) where it was diagnosed that the steering column failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

- Woodstock, IL, USA