Steering Is Tight Problems of Hyundai Sonata

I was driving on the street when I made it to a very busy intersection I proceeded to make a left turn and the power steering went out. I was almost hit by 3 cars trying to get out of the way. Prior to that my wife made the comment that it had happened to her and she had to get help to get out of the middle of the intersection because the steering was to hard for her to turn it alone. This is a very very dangerous issue. I see that there was a recall on the 2010 and 2011 models the problem still persists in later models. They're an great amount of people online that have reported the same issue.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at various speeds the steering wheel was sticking/catching. Additionally, was driving at low speeds the vehicle shifted roughly. The check engine warning indicator light was illuminated, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where informed the temperature sensor and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to young Hyundai 3333 wall Ave, ogden, ut 84401801) 821-2737 where diagnosed the wiring harness and temperature control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 70,510. Ap.

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1. Steering feels tight and unresponsive. Have hadthis checked as a complaint at service center with no help. 2. Gear sticks in park. Recently was in service for another recall and was told for 130$ they would look at it. Very next week I was stuck for 1. 5 hrs until I could get it to move. Both problems hqve been reported numerous times with no repair. It only has 40000 miles. Do not call me with offer to look at it. They have seen it and problem is not addressed. Your service is just as important as the sell. . How can anyone recommend this kind of service?.

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About a year ago I started noticing that the steering was very sticky and hard to turn especially on the highway. I took it to a Hyundai dealership and I was told that the steering wheels in the Sonata stick a little. About a couple of months ago I started hearing a clicking/popping noise when turning the wheel either left or right. On Sep 1, 2018 I noticed that when my car was parked and still running that my steering wheel was sticky and making a clicking/popping noise. We brought it to our mechanic which checked the front end and said everything looked good. He noticed the clicking/popping in the steering wheel and said this was a serious issue. . I have had my Hyundai for 5 years and it's been one recall after another or they are extending the warranty because of an issue that they didn't have a resolution for. Hyundai should start to recall the Sonata's for this steering wheel issue as I know that there are a lot of people who have complained about this issue and it could be serious.

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I was about the change lane and I felt that the steering wheel is harder to turn than usual. I was turning right. I immediately pulled over to the nearest street and parked. I left the car running. After a minute the steering wheel was locked I couldn't move it. Then, all the lights on the dashboard turned off and the ac stopped. Many warning lights turned on. I turned off the car and I could not turn it on again. It was towed to the dealership (it is under warranty) and they said it was the alternator and the battery. They replaced the alternator and the battery and said it was fine. I took the car back, paid for battery and after 20miles I felt again some glitches in the steering. I immediately pulled over to the nearest parking lot and I could not turn the steering wheel anymore. The car was on but the steering was locked. I turned off the car and again, I could not start it. I am really afraid because if this happened on the freeway and I was in the middle lane, I would not be able to turn my steering wheel. I would not know what to do. What is worse, the official dealer 'fixed it' but the same issue arose after 20 miles again. What if I was to go on a trip? I am really worried about what is going on with the steering. And I paid for the battery which in the end may not be a problem at all. I feel ripped off and the car is only 44,400miles and it is 3 yrs old.

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Steering is sticky at highway speeds making it difficult to drive in a straight line. 11.

Steering is hard to turn when moving.

At highway speed the car will not track to center, you must adjust to road. The steering wheel is stiff and you must adjust against the resistance on the wheel at highway speed, which is serious safety problem. It has electric steering. It is listed at various websites as a problem. We fear for our safety. This problem happened last year on the tracking issue and starting in January 2017 the steering wheel is hard to turn, it sticks. This is the term used in other complaints about the problem. There has been some accidents and one fatality. Some people are afraid to drive on the highway. This info was on the on the internet.

2011 Hyundai Sonata se with severe knocking and banging in steering wheel and column. My dealership diagnosed this as steering coupler failure. This is a safety issue despite Hyundai and it's dealers denying this fact. Steering is notably harder with low speed driving and feels uncomfortable at higher speeds. My spouse is afraid to drive the car until this is repaired. This issue is common on these early model Sonatas as well as the kia optima. The dealerships avoid this issue until after warranty period is over, then they tell customer that it's now their responsibility to repair at $400-600. 00. They are even telling customers that there is steering column failure and charging them thousands of dollars in replacement. I cannot understand how this is not considered a safety issue due to it being steering related.

I have had this car a little over a year now. It has made the same noise since I've had it. I've been to the huynda dealer many times. They don't understand what's wrong. When your car is between 2000 rpm and 3000 rpms or steadily at 2000 it makes a continuous raddle noise coming from the engine and continues until you take your foot off the accelerator. You want to know my opinion about the damn car? anyone who owns one should be given a new one. Because the car is a piece of crap. Now I also saw a complaint about someone having to replace the coupler. I have documentation that shows I paid the Hyundai to replace my steering coupler. It was over 300 dollars. When your driving down the road the steering is hard to control and the wheel makes a clicking noise. So I took it in and they coupler needed to be replaced. I want reimbursement and you guys should implement another recall about replacing everyone's coupler. You guys should make Hyundai give everyone a new car who has gone through al the mess we have.

Can not hold the car in a straight line at highway speeds . Car will drift left and right and needs constant corrections . These result of these corrections have a varying result in the car over correcting or under correcting . Main safety issue is the car wanders on its own with the steering wheel centered and results in drifting into other lanes . The drift seems to be more apparent on flat stretches of freeway as compared to roads with a bigger crown which you can hold the steering wheel into to stay centered . The feeling in the steering wheel is tight and hard while going straight then requires a good solid pull to correct the drift ,the steering will then correct or over correct mostly over correct. I actually feared taking this car on a trip last weekend due to the fact that we were going to be driving in snow ,luckily at 30 mph with chains on the drift was minimal. Thank you for reviewing this letter.

I noticed a clunking sound when I turned the steering wheel. I also felt like the front tires and steering were very loose. Driving over bumps or pot holes the wheels felt like they were shaking even though the steering wheel was held tight and not moving. After researching this problem, I found that it is a common complaint due to a power steering coupling going bad. Sonata has a technical service bulletin 14-st-002-1 regarding this problem. I have attached the TSB. The problem became noticeable 5 years and 1 month after I bought the car. The TSB says there are "no steering performance issues associated with this condition". I strongly disagree with this statement. The degraded couple introduced play or wiggle room in the connection between the steering wheel and front tires. When the car is parked, you can rock the steering wheel back and forth to hear the clunking noise. When this is done, you can tell that the steering wheel was moving further than it should without the wheels moving. At first I thought my front wheels were loose. I believe that this issue is very much a safety concern and should be a recall. During my last visit to the dealer to fix other recalls, I paid the $275 to fix this problem since I did not feel safe driving the car with this problem. Since it was over 5 years, the dealer would not replace it under warranty. Thanks, wyman.

At 62,000 miles the steering wheel felt tight, and then suddenly it felt loose when I turned the wheel to the right, and then it started a clicking noise every time I turned the wheel to the right or left. Over the next 3,000 miles it has become progressively worse with clicking and rattling any time I turn the wheel, even sitting still. Going over any bump makes a rattling noise in steering column. I see this is a very common problem in 2011 Sonata's and wonder why there is no recall?!!.

The gear or some part in my steering column is not tight. There is a recall for this for my make model and year but not for my VIN. I need this fixed! it's been bad for a long time but I did not know until today when I had a mechanic look at it. He informed me there is a recall but it is only certain vehicles. Up to 139,000 vehicles for my make and model. Why is this an issue with my vehicle but not listed when my VIN is pulled up? more importantly, how do I get this fixed without having to pay for it since it's a known recall??? there is a metal on metal sound every time I start to turn my steering wheel either direction. I was informed today that it is really bad and can disconnect at any time and I would lose control of my steering. I drive 60 miles a day on the highway to get to work. I am not about to risk my life because Hyundai only wants to fix this issue on certain cars. It's always had a slight knocking when turning the wheel. I just wasn't sure what it was and it's gotten really bad in the last few months. I bought this vehicle 2 years ago and was told today that I should not even be driving it at all.

Power steering failed totally on 1/12/15--manual hard steering worked. In September I took Sonata in for stop light recall and also had a 4 wheel alignment done. Got 5 minutes down the road when the esc light came on which was supposed to be a problem in the recall. I took it right back and they said something probably didn't get reset after the alignment. Ever since the power steering was very tight and sometimes intermittent until the car was warmed up. Computer check showed nothing wrong. Worked well for about 4 weeks and then power steering totally disappeared on 1/12/15--car was towed to Hyundai dealer. Diagnosis: coupler seized up--maybe corrosion or wear??? I had a truly perfect car when I went for recall now I have a huge repair bill. I am the only driver of this garaged car with low mileage--something doesn't seem right with this whole scenario. Could the rot that is reported in a second recall of the rear be also happening in the front end?.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the steering wheel was tight and the contact had to apply force upon turning the steering wheel to make a right turn. The vehicle was taken to a independent repair shop who was not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. The contact stated that while traveling 40 mph at a green light, another vehicle crossed the contacts path while making a turn and crashed into the contacts vehicle. The contacts air bags did not deploy. The other vehicles air bags did deploy. The driver sustained minor bruises to the legs and the passenger sustained head and neck injuries. The passenger received medical attention and the driver did not. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was waiting for the manufacturer to determine the power steering failure and air bag failure. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 08v161000 (air bags). The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Dyd.

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The vehicle stopped responding normally. While traveling at about 65 mph I noticed suddenly that the steering wheel seemed to stick in the center position and require extra pressure to correct lane drift. I have had the car into the dealer 2 times and they say that the steering is electronic and is not the same as hydraulic steering. . . The steering was normal for about the first 1000 miles I drove in my car. It was purchased used with 11000 miles on it. The steering is sticking when I try to correct at all speeds from 35 mph up and is getting worse. The dealer claims nothing is wrong, even though the mechanic could feel the problem while test driving it. The vehicle is dangerous because of the possibility of overcorrecting at highway speed.

The steering is sticky, especially at highway speeds. This causes unsafe overcorrection, inability to maintain a straight trajectory, and driver fatigue.

While getting on the on-ramp to the highway, the power steering failed, causing me to almost lose control of the vehicle. Steering was extremely hard to use. The eps light and skid control lights both came on, and later bluelink noted error also.

Above 55 mph the steering is extremely hard. Small movements of the steering wheel cause large lateral movements of the vehicle requiring over steer to correct. At 55 mph and greater , the feel is like manual steering causing arm and wrist fatigue.

Recently purchased 2012. The car only has 600 miles on it. Steering is very hard to control. The car runs off the road if you dont pay attention. It is extremely hard to control on the highway. In order to keep control of the car you must constantly steer the vehicle from side to side. The car goes to the right and then will immediatly go to the left. This car is unsafe.

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle would drift to the right and the steering wheel was hard to control the vehicle was taken to the dealer who test drove the vehicle and performed a front end alignment on four occasions; yet, the remedy did not work. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3000 and the current mileage was 7,150.