10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 1
Average Mileage:
39,904 miles

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problem #216

Apr 012019

Sonata

  • 70,000 miles
Steering wheel shakes, makes a clicking noise with the slightest turn or move of the wheel, vibrates and makes a loud noise when going over the slightest bump. Sounds as if something is loose with the steering component. Feels like it's about to fall off. Steering wheel feels loose. Started at about 70,000 miles. Concerned it is a real safety hazard....do not feel safe driving this vehicle anymore. Something has to be done as I see a lot of complaints about the same thing.

- East Haven, CT, USA

problem #215

May 102019

Sonata

  • 72,000 miles
Clicking noise when steering wheel is turned. Rattles and vibrates while driving. Control while driving seems loose. 72,000 miles, secondary owner - not covered by warranty.

- Gloversville, NY, USA

problem #214

Mar 152019

Sonata

  • 118,000 miles
Steering coupler has gone bad. This is a critical safety component which has a long history of being defective on Hyundai vehicles. I also have a 2011 Hyundai that had to have this item replaced. Although this has had the warranty extended this item should be added to the long list of recalled items on these vehicles.

- Wetumpka, AL, USA

problem #213

May 192019

Sonata

  • 155,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound and the steering wheel began to vibrate. The sound intensified when the vehicle accelerated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 155,000.

- Frenchmans Bayou, AR, USA

problem #212

Apr 232019

Sonata

  • 69,000 miles
I was driving and as I was making a turn, the steering wheel seized. As I was trying to turn out of the turn, the wheel unseized and turned the way I was trying to turn it, but then went slack which caused the car to start drifting to the right even though I was trying to straighten out. Then I felt the steering catch and I was able to control the car as normal. I have an appointment with the dealer next week so they can check it out. This should really be a recall. It is very dangerous.

- Hayward, CA, USA

problem #211

Apr 122019

Sonata

  • 86,635 miles
Whenever I drive over any slight bump in the road my steering wheel shakes. I took the car to get repaired and was told it was the intermediate steering shaft. This was after a wheel alignment, wheel balance, and loose tie rod was repaired. My chief complaint was that the steering wheel shakes. I was told that this repair was under the 100,000 miles warranty. After doing some research I found since I'm a secondary owner, I'm no longer under the warranty. I don't believe this type of mechanical issue should occur on a vehicle that's only 5-6 years old.

- Canton, OH, USA

problem #210

Mar 012019

Sonata

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle would not identify the key fob, which prevented the vehicle from starting. The contact mentioned that when the battery cable was reset, the vehicle started. Also, while driving 65 mph, the vehicle uncontrollably steered to the left and right. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred periodically. The vehicle was taken to sussman Hyundai & genesis (1645 easton rd, willow grove, pa 19090, (215) 392-9020) where it was diagnosed that the brake sensor needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 42,000.

- Willow Grove, PA, USA

problem #209

Apr 012019

Sonata

  • 96,000 miles
Steering wheel makes a clunking noise when turning left or right. Small plastic steering coupler has fallen apart inside and needs replacing. Doesn't feel safe to drive. This happens with stationary or in motion. The part is 6 dollars but the labor to replace is nearly 400 dollars

- Dillsburg, PA, USA

problem #208

Nov 292018

Sonata

  • 94,000 miles
Knocking in steering column, placing in gear (park/reverse) automatic locks not always working and back up camera blue and glitching.

- Red Lion, PA, USA

problem #207

Feb 222019

Sonata

  • 100,400 miles
My whole power steering column gave out as soon as I hit 100,000. It was knocking as I was driving, on all streets and it felt like my steering wheel and wheels were going to fall off. My mechanic said the dealership told him they keep 22 in stock at all times, because they always give out.. that's a safety issue. We are still trying to get it fixed, not under warranty, not even extended warranty and the car is not safe to drive. This should be a recall. I'm a realtor and without a car. I'm frustrated as I've only had it a year and to trade it in I'd take a $3,000 loss. I don't even know how much to fix it.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #206

Mar 012019

Sonata

  • 109,000 miles
Steering coupler was recalled and replaced at around 80,000, engine failed at 106,000ish and was replaced by Hyundai with remanufactured motor, steering is making noise again and acting exactly like before related to the steering column coupler. Noticed a lot of complaints about steering failure issues after engine replacement. Also, voiced concerns about repetitive failure of rear light bulbs and what appears to be faulty poor quality light plugs or too light of wiring for lights on car; nothing done a peacock Hyundai in columbia to check matter or remedy matter. Peacock Hyundai is now stating that the steering column has failed on a 5 year old car requesting approximately $1600 to replace on issue that is acting like coupler problem; one of the Hyundai people in the bay said that is a coupler issue and the other jumped in and said it wasn't. note: This vehicle had said coupler repaired under warranty; engine failed and was replaced at 106,000 due to shavings in engine (recall or service bulletin), now this reoccurrence of a steering issue has occurred just after the engine replacement. Just to pass this one as well; car has had two brake jobs within two years and I drive conservatively.

- West Columbia, SC, USA

problem #205

Feb 122019

Sonata

  • 67,000 miles
Clanking noise in the steering when driving down roads any little bump it makes noiseand when turning steering wheel it has slack in tension and clacks also stationary and moving

- Madisonville, TX, USA

problem #204

Jun 102018

Sonata

  • miles
The rear light assembly keeps burning out the light bulb. I changed the light bulbs several times and then replaced the unit left and right side. Believe it is an electrical issue. Also, something inside the steering will is moving around.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #203

Aug 082018

Sonata

  • miles
Steering wheel get caught and feels tight then release while driving

- Citrus Springs, FL, USA

problem #202

Dec 272018

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 114,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. When the contact turned the steering wheel, he heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.. consumer stated dealer refused to fic since it was out of warranty. Consumer took it to the local dealer and was quoted $200. Dealer mentioned safety issue if consumer kept driving, steering wheel might malfunciton and would lose control of the vehicle. Vehicle was repaired.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #201

Jan 112019

Sonata

  • 113,500 miles
Steering wheel noise/clunk. I am experiencing a noise in the steering wheel. After research I saw alot of people reporting the same issue on you tube. A friend of mine who has the same model had the same issue and had it fixed. Looks like it's a common issue on this model cars.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #200

Dec 102018

Sonata

  • 84,000 miles
Cannot enter car from key remote. Then cranking the car became a real problem especially after it got heated. Not able to start car once it cut off.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #199

Jan 202018

Sonata

  • 7,512 miles
Steering is sticky at highway speeds making it difficult to drive in a straight line.11

- Warwick, RI, USA

problem #198

Dec 182018

Sonata

  • 70,700 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 67 mph, the steering lost power and pulled to the left. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and taken to brown's manassas Hyundai (703-361-9600, located at 8651 centreville rd, manassas, va 20110). The dealer replaced the steering coupling, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,700.

- Deland, FL, USA

problem #197

Dec 292018

Sonata

  • 45,000 miles
Streering wheel making a thumping sound when its turned to left or right while car is on. Mechanic suggested it was possibly the bushings and mentioned their may have been a recall on this issue.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

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