10.0

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

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problem #149

Jun 112017

Sonata

  • 20,000 miles
I was driving 65 mph on the garden state parkway southbound in the middle lane returning home from yankee stadium. Without any warning my car lost all power and was barely able to pull the car over to the shoulder of the highway avoiding several cars traveling at highway speed. Seven weeks later I am still awaiting car repairs from circle Hyundai in shrewsbury NJ and a cost of over $400. My engine failed with barely 20,000 miles.

- Fair Haven, NJ, USA

problem #148

Nov 192016

Sonata

  • 65,000 miles
Since 11-2016 I have been having a issue with my vehicle I have mentioned to van Hyundai dealership in carrolton tx I have been advising them when im driving on the highway my car is not going like the engine is shifting or it just wont go they advised each time I took it there was nothing is wrong with it I have had them check my vehicle 4 times and they have said nothing is wrong and to come find out it is a recall for the exact thing I have been mentioning is wrong with my vehicle they keep saying I would need to leave my vehicle for a whole day but they never have a loaner vehicle I was told they would have one in 2 weeks well I call to make sure they have the vehicle it still a run around so when I get them on the line again they do not have any vehicles for the next 2 weeks I call another dealership and it is the same thing so I have to drive around in a car that I have been having issues with I have not taken it any where else because I had a warranty now it is expired and im still in this car making payments it just sad that I cannot get help and this needs to be addressed or I will have to take further action because driving on a highway going 70 miles a hour and then the car just start to slow down like it does not want to go and try to shift gears feels like the trans is slipping its been the same issue since Nov and no resolution

- Irving, TX, USA

problem #147

Jul 122017

Sonata

  • 50,000 miles
Steering coupling is worn out and needs to be replaced. Car only has 50,000 miles.

- Oxford, AL, USA

problem #146

Jun 222017

Sonata

  • 75,000 miles
While driving on the interstate, the steering catches when trying to make minor adjustments. When it catches, and I have to force the correction, it tends to release and over correct. I have to be very careful to stay in my lane. This is a constant and on going issue. I won't let my son drive this car because I'm afraid it will cause him to have an accident. I've called several dealerships and they keep saying they are not aware of this problem, even though there is a substantial number of complaints for this on-line. It is exhausting trying to maintain your lane on the interstate and is a very serious safety issue.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #145

Jun 192017

Sonata

  • 30,000 miles
This vehicles steering will not stay centered while driving. There's a hard spot at center that causes you to be either left or right of it causing constant struggle to keep it in your lane. Have been to several dealerships only to be told there's no recall or tsb's on this vehicle regarding this issue. Researching the web I've discovered dozens of Hyundai owners experiencing the same problem. If not being able to keep the vehicle centered in your lane isn't a safety issue I don't know what is! one service writer in ft. Collins Colorado actually admitted there was a problem but didn't know how to go about fixing it. The same issue has been addressed on 2012 Sonatas but apparently nothing was done at the factory to resolve the problem in 2013

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #144

May 312017

Sonata

  • 76,000 miles
Clicking noise when you turn the wheel

- Newnan, GA, USA

problem #143

May 032017

Sonata

  • 74,000 miles
Power steering coupling failure at 74K miles.

- Saint Augustine, FL, USA

problem #142

May 042017

Sonata

  • 98,000 miles
The steering rattles makes all kinds of sounds has a weird motion when turning it feels like it floats sometimes. Makes a clanking sound.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #141

Oct 122016

Sonata

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 30 mph, a clicking sound was heard coming from the engine. Also, a rubbing sound was present while making right turns and the engine revved. The dealer could not duplicate the issue, but the air conditioner was repaired due to a leak and the habitual and ignition switch were replaced; however, the noises were still present. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Corona, CA, USA

problem #140

Nov 282014

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact observed an abnormal loud sound within the steering wheel without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three different occasions, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact received an extended warranty (txx7) for the steering on May 1, 2017; however, the vehicle exceeded 100,000 miles. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Ft Valley, GA, USA

problem #139

Nov 012016

Sonata

  • 71,000 miles
My steering column makes a noise, a clicking sound when you turn

- Mckinney, TX, USA

problem #138

Jan 312017

Sonata

  • 74,126 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving, the steering failed to stay aligned and the vehicle swayed left and right. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 74,126.

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

problem #137

Aug 152016

Sonata

  • 78,450 miles
Steering device coupling loose or defective should be replaced as a defective part per local Hyundai dealership. Should be under recall on the Sonatas as the problem is getting more common.

- Riverview, FL, USA

problem #136

Dec 122016

Sonata

  • miles
Makes a clicking noise, have had the car serviced, bought new tires twice and only have 65,000 miles. Alignment, brakes, router and balance does not fix the problem.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #135

Mar 062017

Sonata

  • 33,000 miles
Electric steering at all times causes my Sonata to steer a little farther right or left when I move steering wheel which causes me the driver to constantly make corrections so I can try to drive the car in a straight line which is impossible. While on the highway in speeds excess of 65mph my car drifts from left to right and im always being close to being side swiping another car. I purchased the car 01/17/2017 from car max with 31,000 miles on it. I have had carmax check it out and they performed an alignment. Still same issue. They referred me to the dealer and they performed a check on it and stated they are very aware of the issue but there is no fix for it and I should get use to the hazard. This happens while on the highway in motion above high rates of speed. My initial test drive did to yield this issue as we did not travel at high speeds. I attempted to trade it the 48 days later for a newer Sonata and was denied financing. I just wanted a vehicle without a obvious problem and that makes me nauseous.

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

problem #134

Jun 152013

Sonata

  • 25 miles
Veh. Is hard to keep in lane constantly needing correction at speeds over 40 mpg. Feels like a wheel is loose. I bought new tires thinking that may be it but nothing changed. This has occurred since the veh. Was new.

- Plymouth, MN, USA

problem #133

Mar 022017

Sonata

  • 80,000 miles
I recently took my wife's car to a beta club convention, with 4 teenage children. When I hit the interstate it was vary hard to keep the car in my lane at 70 mph. The steering would catch and jerk me one way or the other. It was exhausting just trying to concentrate on staying in my lane. This is a major safety issue, and it makes me wonder how many people have to get hurt before this obvious design flaw gets a recall?

- Alto Pass, IL, USA

problem #132

Feb 252017

Sonata

  • 58,000 miles
I purchased my car from a Hyundai dealership in July 2014 with approximately 21,000 miles. I do not drive it very often as I work from home. Currently, it has about 61,000 miles. Recently, I have noticed a clicking noise when turning my steering wheel left or right (stationary and in motion). The steering wheel also rattles very loudly when driving on the interstate at high speeds or going over speed bumps. I was told that the coupler is worn and that it would be $300 to replace (parts and labor). I have had my car for a short time and am very disappointed to have to replace something that is not a direct result of driver negligence. Apparently, this is a very common issue which has been recalled in the 2011 model. Hyundai should definitely pay for these repairs as it is evidence of poor workmanship.

- Daytona Beach, FL, USA

problem #131

Feb 282017

Sonata

  • 116,000 miles
The steering coupler failed, which causes steering issue, and could lead to crash if not fixed.

- Kingsport, TN, USA

problem #130

Jun 012016

Sonata

  • 33,000 miles
Can not hold the car in a straight line at highway speeds.car will drift left and right and needs constant corrections. These result of these corrections have a varying result in the car over correcting or under correcting. Main safety issue is the car wanders on its own with the steering wheel centered and results in drifting into other lanes.the drift seems to be more apparent on flat stretches of freeway as compared to roads with a bigger crown which you can hold the steering wheel into to stay centered. The feeling in the steering wheel is tight and hard while going straight then requires a good solid pull to correct the drift, the steering will then correct or over correct mostly over correct.I actually feared taking this car on a trip last weekend due to the fact that we were going to be driving in snow, luckily at 30 mph with chains on the drift was minimal. Thank you for reviewing this letter

- Modesto, CA, USA

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