Power Steering Failed problems of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Nine problems related to power steering failed have been reported for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2011 Sonata.

1 Power Steering Failed problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2019

I was driving my vehicle downtown and my eps light came on along as well as flickering of my low tire pressure and abs light which I believe is breaks failing. But I had failure of my power steering for sure. Out of nowhere I could no longer navigate heavy and slow traffic. I turned the car off and back on only to have all of my gears lock up and not allow me to even attempt at moving it, after turning it off the second time car entirely died and will not start at all. We managed to get the gears unlocked after a few attempts with just the battery on and push it off the busy road to call for a tow truck. I see online that the 2011 Hyundai Sonata has a recall for the power steering failure but my VIN is not covered but I am definitely effected by this recall. The campaign number is 16v190000.

2 Power Steering Failed problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2018

Electronic power steering failed on 8/21/18 almost resulting in collision in parking garage with stationary vehicle. Attempting to pull into a parking space and lost ability to steer the car. Eps light on dash immediately illuminatee and knocking sound occurred when trying to turn steering wheel. 2011 Sonatas previously recalled for eps board issue but mine was not covered. Could be issue with additional cars having problem that was not identified in previous recall.

3 Power Steering Failed problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2017

I was driving down a city road and lost all control of my vehicle while turning left into traffic. There was a loud mechanical sound as I turned, the steering wheel locked up, warning lights came on in the dash, and neither my brakes nor my steering would engage. The brakes kicked back on, but I had to force the wheel through loud popping and cracking and a loss of power steering. The car was towed to a regular mechanic where they found the power steering assist had failed. The power steering assist had just been replaced 7 months prior due to a recall, because of this same problem (campaign 143). When the mechanic called and asked the Hyundai dealer if there was coverage to replace this part, they said no. I had to pay $900 to the other mechanic for a replacement and the tow and went without a car for almost 2 weeks. The recall placed a defective part in my car, then made me pay to replace it.

4 Power Steering Failed problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2016

Power steering coupler is failing. Service at dealership told me I would need to have this replaced. From reading the vast number of complaints from other people having the exact same issue, it is apparent that the part in question is defective. When are they going to issue a recall for replacement of this part? Hyundai appears to be knowingly putting the lives of its customers in jeopardy because they don't want to pay to have the problem corrected.

5 Power Steering Failed problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact had not experienced power steering failure until a dealer completed a recall repair for the steering. Immediately after the dealer's repair, the steering wheel became extremely stiff and difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified that the remedy caused a failure. The contact was waiting for the manufacturer to determine a repair solution. The failure mileage was not available.

6 Power Steering Failed problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2016

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced for NHTSA campaign number: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), the technician informed the contact that the power steering flexible rubber coupler was deteriorating and fractured and needed to be replaced. In addition, the technician stated that there was a possibility that the power steering would fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000. Ss.

7 Power Steering Failed problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2015

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v190000 (steering) several months after the failure occurred. The steering wheel made an abnormal noise and vibrated extensively for an extended period of time. The vehicle was taken to more than three independent mechanics who stated that there was an electric power steering failure. The dealers were unable to provide a specific diagnosis to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 15v568000 (engine). The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

8 Power Steering Failed problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2013

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the alignment was off. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

9 Power Steering Failed problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2010

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The power steering failed while driving 65 mph causing the vehicle to pull to the left. The contact has owned the vehicle for three months. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that he needed an alignment and would be responsible for the repair cost. The manufacturer was called and a claim was file and closed immediately since the failure was a non issue. The failure and current mileages were 2,700.



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