general problems of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata - part 2

As I was exciting the freeway I began to hear a "knocking" sound, as I made the turn on to the street the car completely shut down and all the lights on my dashboard came on. Since I was in the middle of the street I attempted to restart the car and after initially starting up it then abruptly turn off once again about 20 seconds later. At this point I managaged to pull into a parking lot with the left over momentum. Had to get it towed to the newrest Hyundai dealer. After they inspected it, they determined my crankshaft had seized and 2 and half weeks later here I am still waiting for an engine they say is on backorder.

Sometimes when you are driving, the steering wheel will jerk in either about 2 inches. It is not enough to force you into the other lane but enough to scare you. When you try to correct it, the steering wheel seems to be hard to turn like it is locked. If I turn the wheel back the other way the attempt to steer normally, the wheel is loose and normal. Speed is not a factor as this has happened at various speeds from 35 to 70 ph. I asked the dealer about this and they "test drive it but could not replicate it". I was told they could keep it for a week and let someone drive it around and they would try to figure it out. In the meantime, I would be without a car. Also, there is an electrical buzzing noise coming out from under my dashboard behind the speedometer. I have actually called a couple different dealers and let them listen to it but no one knows what it is. My local dealer want s to again keep my car for a week to investigate. I took it to them while it was making the noise and the computer said nothing was wrong. This seems to be related to the climate control system according to my experimentation with the noise and changing the settings on the climate control. Both issues have been reported to my dealer since about 4 months after I bought the car. When I asked the dealer for documentation, no one actually put my complaints in the system.

The engine stalled on seversl occasions and the dealership could not duplicate. On 7/21/2014 it stalled again while in gear. ,closing damage to front b�nker sterling loss control while backing out of h�ndicap spot. There is an insurance claim, towing, body shop repair and rent a car costs.

This car is difficult to steer on the highway. The cars drifts to the left and right and is difficult to steer in a straight line. Constant correction of the steering wheel is required.

No accidents with vehicle at this time. We purchased on a Monday, may 26th, and I had not driven the car on the interstate when testing, actually I did not drive the vehicle, my wife did since it is her car. When driving the Sonata for the first time three days later, may 28th, I noticed on the interstate, 55-70 mph, the car drifts and has to be continuously corrected left and right. Doing further research on the internet, this seems to have been an issue in the past model years and not corrected by Hyundai. I am 58 years old, a car nut, and have worked on my vehicles as well as totally restored a 67 gto and I have never experience a new vehicle with this type of steering problem. I contacted the dealer's service manager and his response to my question was that this is normal for the car with electric steering and there is no adjustment. I have directed my wife to be cautious during rain until we have experienced how the car handles water buildup on the road surface.

This car is difficult to steer on the highway. The cars drifts to the left and right and is difficult to steer in a straight line. Constant correction of the steering wheel is required. The control most difficult on milled pavement and is variable depending on road surface. My first thoughts were that the tires were an issue after reading others comments it appears there are other issues. It will be interesting to see how this effects winter driving.

Steering wanders on a straight road. Driving in a straight line is nearly impossible. More noticeable at highway speeds, but also at city speeds, the vehicle requires constant correction to maintain a straight track. The car simply 'wanders' or 'drifts' left and right, with no real 'centered' feel to the steering. Maintaining a straight track is impossible and requires constant attention and correction. The steering wander creates hazardous driving conditions, especially on wet or icy surfaces and driver fatigue, which poses a public safety hazard. The vehicle has been brought to the Hyundai dealership twice for resolution, and the dealership denies there is a problem. Hyundai us has not been responsive to complaints.

Steering wanders on a straight road. Driving in a straight line is nearly impossible. More noticeable at highway speeds, but also at city speeds, the vehicle requires constant correction to maintain a straight track. The car simply 'wanders' or 'drifts' left and right, with no real 'centered' feel to the steering. Maintaining a straight track is impossible and requires constant attention and correction. The steering wander creates hazardous driving conditions, especially on wet or icy surfaces and driver fatigue, which poses a public safety hazard. The vehicle has been brought to the Hyundai dealership over 10 times for resolution, and the manufacturer has been informed twice. The dealership and manufacturer denies there is a problem and states that the individual does not know how to drive and/or that the individual would have to wait for a recall. Hyundai us has not been responsive to complaints. Cruise control has failed to operate since vehicle was purchased new. Hyundai has attempted 3 repairs and are now denying claims.

Traveling at speeds 60+ mph on interstate and 2 lane split highways the vehicle will pull to the left. Vehicle requires constant correction and attention which becomes exhausting on a long drives. Issue has been brought to Hyundais attention however they have informed me that the vehicle is operating as designed and there is no fix for it. I urge all Hyundai Sonata owners to make a formal complaint. This problem needs to be corrected before someone is hurt or even worse killed.

I have had this car for 4 months and this incident has happened twice in 2 months. I get in the car and put my key in turn it over & the steering wheel locks up and I have to keep working with it to get it unlocked. Both times it happened it has been annoying to fight with it. My car was under my carport and wheels & steering in straight ahead mode. I feel there is something causing this problem. Also, I have had my a/c to freeze up on a 3hr. Trip. My husband checked it and there is no leak and is showing normal. So what caused this problem. . . Very concerned about these issues. . . .