Front Suspension Problems of Hyundai Sonata - part 1

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Sonata. The contact was traveling 30 mph when the frame buckled and the front wheels began collapsing outward. The contact stated that the vehicle had been drifting from side to side for some time when the vehicle was being driven. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.

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Vehicle pulls hard left when accelerator is applied. Seems to go straight when no gas pedal applied. When applying more accelerator pedal, the more the car pulls to the left. Very hard to keep car straight. Dealer says it is normal for my car due to the fact that it is a turbo limited with a lot of torque. I test drove another limited Sonata turbo at another dealer the week prior to buying my car at this dealer and it did not have the same problem. It went straight as an arrow no matter how much accelerator pedal was applied. This has been going on since I took the car off the lot. I didn't think anything of it as the dealer said it was normal for a turbo vehicle. Again, the vehicle I test drove at another vehicle was the same turbo model and it drove straight as an arrow.

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The contact owns a 1999 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the front passenger side axle fractured while driving 25 mph. The vehicle was towed to his residence where he noticed that the sub frame was also rusted. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v124000 (suspension) and any repairs would be at the contact's expense. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current and failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

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Car does not track properly and wanders to the left. Front suspension rattles when going over rough pavement slowly. Have taken vehicle to local hyunday dealer 3 times to correct issue unsuccesfully.

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to pull to the right and left direction abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer six times for the identical failure. The repairs performed consisted of the front driver side strut replacement, tire rotation, tire balancing and alignment. The failure persisted and all four tires were replaced but to no avail. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 1,800 and the VIN was unavailable.

Backing out of drive, right front fell. I am told the sub frame is rusted.

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The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at 25 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The dealer performed a diagnostic test but could not duplicate the failure. He advised to bring the vehicle at a later date if the noise persisted. The noise continued and the dealer, again, could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure persisted intermittently. The failure mileage was 65,565 and the current was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2000 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received a recall notification regarding the NHTSA campaign id number was 09v124000 (suspension). The contact attempted to notify the manufacuturer on several occassions which there were no resolutions. There were three appointments scheduled for the recall repair which were rescheduled by the dealer. The vehcile had not been repaired under the recall. The contact was concerned about the safety risk. The current mileage is 83,032.

I was using the as normal, then the car began to pull to the right. My first thought was that I needed an alignment, but as I was pulling into a store I heard a pop and then the right wheel would not roll. I then contacted a tow truck to have it towed. I got the car a Hyundai Sonata lifted on jacks and jack stands an noticed rust and corrosion on the subframe and seen that the arms connecting the wheel components to the frame had broken.

I own a 2000 Hyundai Sonata. While driving my car at about 20-30 mph my sub-frame collapsed which caused my front drivers side tire to come completely off. When the subframe collapsed it fell on my axle which damaged. While there was a recall on the subframe my axle was not covered even thought the subframe collapsing is a direct result of my tire and axle detaching from my car. After voicing my concern Hyundai stated to me that they do not cover subsequently damage and that was nothing else to be said or done. This to me is a bunch of crap! if the subframe was not defective I would of never endured these problems with my vehicle. I have not had any major problems with my car until now. I have contacted Hyundai's consumer relations and they have done nothing no one is taking responsibility. I will contact my attorney general about this. This is not fair! thank god I was not seriously hurt because I would have been on my own. As they said they do not cover subsequently damages.

After recently purchasing a used 2001 Hyundai Sonata, I noticed an excessive amount of rust / corrosion on the engine cradle and sub - frame. Vehicle has only 74000 miles on it but does not appear as if it will last much longer. I am able to poke my fingers through the metal and pieces fall out of the steel assembly.

2000 Hyundai Sonata engine cradle rusted out, no accident, one owner, NJ. Hyundai covers repair for years 2001-2004 for the same exact defect but will not cover the year 2000.

Frame rusted out on right front passenger side. Right front wheel came loose collapsed, breaking trans axle. . . . . Repair costs over $2000. 00. . . Not. . . Including possible damage to transmission, if I did get frame repaired. . . Many conversations with Hyundai, never told there was a recall on this problem with this vehicle. . . Junked car. . . . Found out about recall nbr-78622 after getting rid of the car. . . . Hyundai told me, since I no longer own the car. . . . I am out of luck. . . .

All four original equipment struts factory installed on a 2002 Hyundai Sonata 4 cylinder, have failed. Vehicle has 51,000 miles and the struts have not been doing their job for 15000 miles. When looked into, at the dealership (vehicle has extended warranty) the dealerships position is they will not replace the struts unless they are leaking. And if 1 was leaking they would only replace that one strut. . . . Have the same issue with a 2004 Hyundai santa fe 2. 7 awd vehicle also. That vehicle has 79,000 miles and have the same drivibilty condition. And was told the same exact thing about the dealership/ manufacturer's position.

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2000 Hyundai Sonata, 1200000 miles noticed car was pulling to the right ion snow covered roads, did not drive to work next day on highway, son was taking to repair facility, right front wheel collapsed. Lucky was not on highway, repair facility says front suspension/frame was rusted through.

My wife owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, and last week she noticed that the car was pulling hard to the right. She drives 60 miles round trip to her job 5 days a week. Once she told me about it, I took it in for service thinking it was in need of a wheel alignment. My technicians called me back to the service area and showed me where the sub frame had rusted completely through on the right front side. Also the right front wheel as tilted to the side slightly. I told them to begin repairs immediately, as my wife's safety is my top priority. I called Hyundai on 2/3/09 and informed them of the problem. I was given a case number, and told that they would contact me in 3 to 4 business days. I expect full reimbursement, as I now understand that this a common problem on this particular vehicle.

The vehicle started rattling in the steering column and randomly jerking to the right slightly. Over a period of 2 days the jerking to the right frequently (about every 30 seconds or less) made the car almost uncontrollable. The wheel has shifted about 1 inch back on the passenger side. The car is in the shop now and the engine cradle has almost completely rotted out on the passenger side. If it had gone on for any more time, people could have been killed. The fix costs well over $800. 00 and I am absolutely outraged to see that this has happened in the same year and model of my vehicle to many other people.

After failing a new york state inspection, I was shocked to discover that my 2000 Hyundai Sonata GLS had a rusted engine cradle the size of a fist on the right hand side. No previous inspections had indicated that there was this impending hazard. Consequently, I can no longer drive my vehicle, and according to the mechanic, it was a mere matter of days or a simple rough road that would have caused my subframe to detach without any prior warning. I have contacted Hyundai and am awaiting a response and fully expect them to not only repair the engine cradle, but make owners aware that models manufactured between 1999 and 2002 face this hazard to themselves and others on the road due to their own manufacturing defects.

I have a 2000 Hyundai Sonata. When the car was first purchased in February of 2006 the car had transmission problems where the car would not accelerate past 25 mph. I had to have the transmission replaced. Then later in that year while driving on the highway at about 65 mph I noticed the car would sway dramatically when you turned the will right. Taking the car back to the dealer they claimed to be just that the car needed an aliment. Now in 2008 I have had to have the right axle of the car replaced because while pulling away from a stop light the right wheel fell from the car at a 45 degree angle. Taking it to a tire shop to have the car inspected they informed me that the whole front underside of the frame was drastically rusted and that driving the car in the state would lead to a wreck or worse. Now I am lost and don't know what to do I have done research on the problem and I have found over 20 reports of this car model having this problem and it is very upsetting that no recall has been placed on these death traps on wheels. Someone needs to take responsibility for this before some dies.

Noticed that the tires were getting misaligned and the car keeps pulling to the right. Finally took the tire off and noticed that the passenger side sub-frame is rusted all the way through where all the suspension attachments are barely holding in its place. Nothing has been done to fix the issue at this moment due to its repair cost vs what the vehicle is worth.

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 60 mph on normal road conditions, the contact slightly released the steering wheel and the vehicle began to drift to the left unexpectedly. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they performed a front end alignment. On two separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for identical failures without any resolution. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 23,000 and current mileage was 25,000. Updated 01/07/09. Updated 01/12/09.

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I have a 2000 Hyundai Sonata v-6, and during a mechanic's inspection of a worn rear strut he noticed that two, large holes had rusted through the sub frame, engine mount. The mechanic stated that this is a dangerous condition and poses serious threat.

Right front wheel became detached and car skidded to a halt on busy road. The same thing happened 8 weeks ago to the left front wheel. I have since seen on the internet that this is a known issue with this make/model of Hyundai.

I was on my way to work, when I drove over a pot hole and the front end on my car is now resting on my tires due to severe rust in the frame.

My 2001 Hyundai Sonata's subframe rusted to the point of where there were 7 in" holes completely through- this caused the lower swing arm to detach from the frame and subsequently the vehicle suspension failed. This occurred while my two children were in the car. Both front tires were damaged. Dealer did not replace tires, did not pay for towing or alternate transportation- gary rome Hyundai, holyoke MA.

Rusted frame, unsafe to drive.

My right front wheel didn't feel right , took it to a service station to be looked at. They brought me in to see that the whole frame under the car is rusted. The bolts that hold up the axle and suspension were completely gone and there was a hole in the under carriage. The wheel was tilted and the inside of the tire was worn all the way down . There was nothing there to support the wheel.

This complaint involves a 2000 Hyundai Sonata. I was having routine maintenance done on the vehicle and was notified during service that the entire front end suspension and frame on my car is rusted out. When I looked at it, there were large rust holes apparent in the crossmembers and every weld I could see is completely covered in rust. My mechanic advised me that this is not normal for an eight year old car and that it may be unsafe to drive it much longer for fear that the suspension or frame will collapse.

My husband was driving the car and suddenly, he heard a unusual sound coming from passenger side; being very far from home he could not stop but the noise gradually became serious. He pulled over, get off the car and realized that the front tire, passenger side was went behind the normal position and touched the body of the car. Later at the garage the mechanic put the car up and discovered that the engine cradle was cur and it took out the axle. (the car had been towed to get there). He told me that I need a new part that cost $850 and the labor could cost $500. My surprise came when I went online to search for a cheaper price: first of all I did not find one but instead, I found thousands of complaints from people around the nation, having experienced the same problem with the same car, same model, same year. This defection has caused problem to my family: renting car, towing, we still going through difficulties and we can not afford the repair neither drive the car.

Driving at a low speed the passenger side front wheel suspension broke leaving wheel hanging and inoperable. Could not move car out of traffic lane. Upon inspection by the repair facility it was determined that rust to the sub frame and related bolts caused the failure. I was lucky that I was not driving faster.

2009 Hyundai Sonata sounds like it needs new shocks/struts right off the lot car has less than 300 miles on it went to dealer the service tech said many had complained about the same thing but no fix he told me to complain to Hyundai called and they said sorry that's the way they are that its operating as designed this will be my last Hyundai.

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The Hyundai Sonata mine is an'06 has a strut problem in that it "thunks" on certain road surfaces and back into or out of driveways, I have tried in vain to get Hyundai corporate to do something about this problem only to fall on deaf ears, the edmonds car space forum is full of complaints about his problem. Factory reps say they cannot hear anything, dealers say there is nothing wrong with the car and it is up to corporate to issue a recall on these vehicles. This is a totally frustrating problem that they see fit to ignore and yet they have tsbs on two other of their vehicles with the same identical problem but choose to ignore the Sonata and azera which have the same problem. Everybody on the forum has tried in vain to get Hyundai corporate to do something about, but nothing we can do is moving them.

This complaint applies to a 2007 Hyundai Sonata limited (no option for 2007 was available in drop down menu) (issue 1) at or around the initial few days after taking delivery I began to notice abrupt vibration and shaking coming from the steering wheel; substantial enough to feel in the seat. Vehicle was taken back to dealership on 3 separate occasions to remedy the problem but they reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and reported the vehicle to be in manufacturer specification. Nonetheless, dealer attempted wheel balance and radial force balance as a "good will gesture. " problem is now more articulated and the issue remains unresolved. (issue 2) engine emits a rattle noise similar to lifter clatter upon start and continues throughout operation; particularly in colder weather. Timing chain tensioner was replaced and one noise was resolved but the continual nature of the lifter clatter remains. Dealership and Hyundai representative reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and the issue remains unresolved. (issue 3) fuel sloshing coming from the fuel tank. Manufacturer and dealer claims this to be normal and not a safety risk. Sound is more pronounced at or around 3/4 tank. Brought this to the attention of the dealer and the manufacturer directly and remains unresolved.

Front end noise. Ak.

While driving to maryland to visit my daughter, the right front end of my car began to vibrate so hard that I thought I had a flat tire. I was going about 65 mph and as soon as I could I pulled over to look at the car. There was no flat however, the vibration continued. It was vibrating so hard my glove compartment came open. I took the car to a dealership in maryland only to be told that my tires had dead spots in them and I should return them to the store. I have been driving on these tires for six months without a problem. When I returned home I went to the store where I purchased the tires. They examined them and said there was nothing wrong with the tires. I had the car completely checked out by the dealer before I took this trip. They told me there was nothing wrong with the car. The vibration continues but it is especially bad when driving a higher rates of speed. I am worried now about taking the car on trips. Believe me, you do not want to have a sudden breakdown or control loss on the DC beltway. Although the car is 4 years old I only have 29500 miles on it. I should not be having major problems with so few miles on the car.