Hyundai Sonata Hybrid owners have reported 11 problems related to steering column (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Sonata Hybrid based on all problems reported for the Sonata Hybrid.
On 05/10/2018, I noticed severe vibration and clunking in steering wheel. Brought vehicle to Hyundai dealer and they replaced the flexible coupling in the steering column due to wear. On 08/08/2018, I brought the vehicle to the Hyundai dealer for routine service and asked them to check the brakes as I experienced an intermittent loud squeaking from the brake pedal. They were unable to diagnose the problem. On 09/25/2018, I attempted to start the vehicle from a stationary position and when I depressed the brake, the pedal went all the way to the floor and a warning came on the dash advising me that the brakes had failed and I needed to stop immediately. I shut the vehicle off and then attempted to restart. Upon restart the warning condition did not reoccur. Vehicle towed to Hyundai dealer for diagnosis. I was advised that the issue seems to have corrected itself and the brake system simply needed to be recalibrated.
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When I am parked with the car on or stopped at a red light when I turn my wheel quickly left to right I hear a clicking noise. It seems to be coming between the steering wheel and steering column. When the car is moving it makes that noise when turning and going over any kind of bumps.
When the vehicle is in motion, the steering column clicks when turned both left and right. The car rattles loudly when you drive over covered man hole covers, bumps, or anything that's not level pavement. I thought it was the wheel bearing but my mechanic looked at the car yesterday and advised it is the steering column.
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Mills 70010 my car 2011 Sonata Hybrid steering column making a knocking noise. Dealer said this is a very common problem. This problem coverage werrenty any cost charge me ## VIN passed ## 2011 ##.
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While driving on the highway I noticed a knocking sound radiating from my engine at speeds of 60 mph it the noise increased and then the engine appeared to be failing. My gages where the rmp's reflect where not functioning either. Amongst the engine issue my power steering column is also rattling as if it is loose and steering is become difficult. It is frightening to not feel safe in your own vehicle.
Steering column making a knocking noise. Internet research describes this as a very common problem. The steering coupling device is cheap rubber which wears easily & will eventually cause steering difficulties. This problem is always present when driving. The car only has 46,000 miles & I noticed it about a couple of months ago. Hyundai needs to issue a recall to fix this problem.
The steering wheel has some very noticeable play when turning the steering wheel to the left and right. The steering wheel makes a clicking clunking sound when turned both ways. Also whenever the car goes over any kind of pothole or any bumps in the road it makes a very loud rattling sound coming from the steering wheel column. The rattling has progressively gotten worse. Taking the car in today but I see that this is obviously a very common problem with this make and model. Love my sonata but disappointed I how a second owner is treated with issues that have nothing to do with being a second owner. If you believe your cars are built to last 100k miles stand by it and keep the mileage plan for everyone. Changing the miles and years just because someone new bought the car is unfair. I had to replace a hybrid battery cable for this car already, part cost $10 and the labor cost $300. Now from what I am reading the part for this fix is potentially $1 and I am going to pay 300%+ in labor.
There is already a recall for this issue but my specific VIN is not included and it needs to be! September 20, 2010 NHTSA campaign number: 10v426000 steering gear assembly improper assembly or insufficient tightening of the connections could result in a complete separation or compromised attachment of the connections, such that the driver could experience a loss of, or reduction in, steering capability increasing the risk of a crash. Nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 manufacturer Hyundai motor company components steering potential number of units affected 138,354 summary Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured from December 11, 2009, through September 10, 2010. On some of these vehicles the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections may have been either improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened. My steering wheel would rattle like crazy every time I hit a bump! it started small but got bigger and louder and more sensitive over time. There was also an increasing lag in the steering-wheel-to-wheels response time. I took it to the dealership and it turned out to be the problem described in the recall. However, the dealership pretended to be unaware of the problem and refused to repair it for free!.
A loud rattle started sounding in the steering column when going over even small bumps. The steering wheel had excessive "play" in it. The dealer replaced the "steering column flexible coupling" free of charge. I saw a similar complaint on this issue and feel there should be a notice (recall?) about this since it could be a serious safety issue.
Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at any speed and hit a bump, the contact heard a knocking sound from the steering column, without any warning indicator. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who diagnosed that the "coupling for the motor driven power steering system" needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but stated that the VIN was not in recall. The failure mileage was 100,000. Fe.
On October 11, 2013 I was driving vehicle at about 30 mph. The traction, brake, and check engine light started flashing. The engine started to accelerate & decelerate at random and vehicle jerked (intermittently) all mentioned lights then stayed on constantly. Vehicle was driven to dealership. Dealership scan tested & found steering angle sensor code in history, then recalibrated steering angle sensor. Vehicle was also serviced for recall regarding lower control arm (replaced). 2nd incident occurred on 10/22/13. I started car in the morning, and all the lights came on. Vehicle was shut off and then towed to same dealer. Service technician could not "duplicate" code. I was told by service that car was fine/operable. 3rd incident occurred on 10/23/13. I was driving and vehicle brake light, & trac light came on. Car was again jerking/surging and accelerating and decelerating at random. Vehicle scanned by technician and multiple "can" codes and steering angle sensor communication code found in history. Technician called technical assistance and was advised to replace motor driven power steering unit, replaced steering column with power steering unit, all ok after repairs (per dealer). Rental car charge incurred totaling $26. 28. 4th incident occurred on 1/2/14. I was driving vehicle and traction control lights, brake light, and abs brake started flashing. Trac light then stayed on constantly. Car began jerking (again) and accelerated/decelerating. Vehicle taken to different dealership. Service writer test drove car while I was in vehicle, and stated there was something definitely wrong w/vehicle and that it wasn't safe to drive. Rental car obtained. Technician looked at car, called support, and was told to charge hybrid battery. Service writer called back and stated that car was ready to be picked up. I refused to pick car. . .
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Steering problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Steering Noise problems | |
| Steering Wheel Vibrate problems | |
| Steering Is Loose problems |