10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
657 miles

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problem #7

Sep 192022

Sonata

  • miles
2020 Sonata......Steering wheel has started to make a raspy, rubbing noise when turned. When researching this problem on U tube, it is apparently a fairly common problem with Hyundai vehicles. The fix requires that a bearing in the steering be replaced. If not replaced I would imagine that the bearing would eventually seize up and the car could not be steered. I checked with local dealership and they were not aware of the problem and couldn't tell me if it would be covered by my warranty. I only have 9500 miles on the vehicle.

- Draper, UT, USA

problem #6

Sep 112022

Sonata

  • miles
Steering parts being replaced many times, and the engine oil is low after I just got an oil change a week ago. Excessive engine oil usage with no idea where it is going.

- Massillon, OH, USA

problem #5

Jun 012021

Sonata

  • miles
Steering wheel makes whining/scrubbing noise when turning. Steering a vehicle is a critical component of safety and being able to avoid dangerous situations. The problem has been reported, inspected, and confirmed by a dealer. The component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or independent service center. There were no warning messages, lamps, or other symptoms of the problem prior to failure. The problem first appeared when the vehicle was under 15,000 miles. The dealership advised that the worm shaft assembly needs to be replaced.

- Covington , GA, USA

problem #4

Mar 312021

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 2,300 miles
Driving on dry road, in middle lane of three lanes going 65 mph. Suddenly, right rear tire "poofed" but I kept control, started to look right to get off road. Took foot off gas, did not put on brake. Suddenly, left rear "poofed" and then an extremely loud-metal on metal- sound occurred back left and my car jack knifed into the passing, fast lane. A dump truck traveling in that lane struck me, front end and my door. The truck hit me and I rolled into the grassy medium, rolling over several times. The safety devices worked fabulously and my only injuries were from the seat belts which saved my life. I am lucky to be alive and I hope this doesn't happen to someone else. I was in icu for 5 days and hospital for a total of 9 days, I am will be recovering at home for months. I would like it investigated that either a mechanical issue or tire issue caused the accident. I only had 2300 miles on the car.

- Beacon, NY, USA

problem #3

Oct 072020

Sonata

  • 800 miles
When steering there is a loud noise when turning in either direction be it left or right, something is rubbing in the stirring column, with the stirring having for to much play all most turning completely a full circle I have sent in this complaint once before, but gave the incorrect VIN number for my car something is rubbing, and it's a loud sound. The sound is there if when the car is in motion, or standing still, if you turn the stirring wheel

- Dania Beach, FL, USA

problem #2

Oct 072020

Sonata

  • 800 miles
When making turns there is a very noticeable sound when turning both left and right, with for to much play in the steering while to the point that it all most goes completely around...while in normal drive mode it sounds sounds somewhat like a wash cycle/

- Dania Beach, FL, USA

problem #1

Oct 112020

Sonata

  • 700 miles
Message on instrument panel stated'collision avoidance system was disabled and radar was blocked.the electric power steering also began to function erratically and a steering wheel symbol appeared and kept changing color from green to white.this happened after driving approximately 400 miles from the dealer in NJ to charlotte nc.mileage is 975.

- Dover, NJ, USA