Hyundai Sonata owners have reported 39 problems related to steering is loose (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the Sonata.
Steering is very loose, shakes, and vibrates very bad driving at normal highway and side street speeds. It feels like you could lose control at any moment!! I've been told it's the flex coupler! there needs to be a recall issued! I've seen this issue a lot on the Hyundai forums!!.
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2011 Sonata have clicking noise when you turn steering wheel. If I ride over a bumpy road it sounds like a piece of metal is clunking and steering wheel is loose. Its totally unsafe on highway,at 65mph steering start vibrating and its scary,especially when there is a slight turn. I have done alignment,tire balance and tire rotation,but not helping with the problem. Now dealer wants me to change the coupling or bearing for $250. Most of 2011 Sonata have this issue,they have not done anything about it. I tired of spending money on this car. I request NHTSA to help us with this matter.
The car make a loud thump and the steering is loose when you turn the steering wheel from side to side had it check out and stated it might be the bearings.
Steering wheel/column "rattles" when going 15-20 mph over rough road. Steering has a loose feel in these instances.