2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Steering Problems

“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.”

“On saturday, july 14th, while on the florida turnpike northbound, and driving at approx. 70 MPH, the steering wheel started shaking, and I could hear some noise from the steering column. I immediately reduced my speed down to 50, and the steering wheel was still shaking, and the noise from the steering column was still there. I am a disabled veteran, and this is my only means of transportation to my appointments at the va hospital in west palm beach, florida which is approx. A 1/2 hour drive from my house.”

“Taking my car to the dealership on dec. 1 to get seatbelt recalls addressed and requested that they check my steering wheel issue. The steering clanks and rattles when turning and when going over rough roads it is terribly noisy. Driving over 60 causes the steering wheel to rattle and vibrate too. It is just a scary sound and feeling to be driving and thinking your steering wheel might fly off and you'll go heading into the woods! They said they have a lot of complaints about this same issue and I am not alone. They deal with this Hyundai issue daily. …”

“3 months out of warranty and with about 25,000 miles on the odometer, my car developed a pronounced clunking noise coming from the steering column. This would occur whenever I went over even the smallest bump in the road. It also occurred with the engine off if I turned the wheel in either direction and I could feel slop in the steering. It developed suddenly and worsened rapidly, so I took it to the dealer. My service advisor said he was aware of a steering coupler issue in the 2011 model and recommended I have it repaired at $390. …”

“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. …”